Question 1

Does The Aspen Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Aspen Institute has filed 13 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 13 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for The Aspen Institute's sponsored positions is $81,125.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does The Aspen Institute pay?

Accepted Answer

The Aspen Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $81,125 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how The Aspen Institute's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does The Aspen Institute also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Aspen Institute has filed 1 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 0% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is The Aspen Institute an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, The Aspen Institute is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2024	3	3
2023	3	3
2022	2	2
2019	2	2
2018	1	1
2016	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Executive Associate I-200-24355-562756	$81,125	Washington, DC	Dec 20, 2024	Certified
Associate Director I-200-24250-320474	$127,000	Washington, DC	Sep 6, 2024	Certified
Program Coordinator - Global Innovators Group I-200-24008-624026	$72,000	Washington, DC	Jan 8, 2024	Certified
Communications and Events Associate I-200-23268-378955	$70,000	Washington, DC	Sep 25, 2023	Certified
Program Coordinator I-200-23160-097507	$56,500	Washington, DC	Jun 9, 2023	Certified
Senior Project Manager I-200-23096-910218	$97,375	Washington, DC	Apr 6, 2023	Certified
Managing Director I-200-22297-546800	$135,907	Aspen, CO	Oct 24, 2022	Certified
Project Associate I-200-22123-129754	$65,000	Washington, DC	May 3, 2022	Certified - Withdrawn
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR I-200-19168-289471	$100,000	ASPEN, CO	Jun 25, 2019	Certified
PROGRAM COORDINATOR I-200-19071-593790	$53,600	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 18, 2019	Certified
POLICY AND MARKET SOLUTIONS PROGRAM MANAGER I-200-18292-774707	$70,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Nov 9, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS I-200-16336-252146	$103,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Dec 19, 2016	CERTIFIED
MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHINA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM I-200-16322-180533	$140,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Nov 21, 2016	CERTIFIED

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