Question 1

Does The City of Paterson sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The City of Paterson has filed 4 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 4 total positions. The median salary for The City of Paterson's sponsored positions is $82,763.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does The City of Paterson pay?

Accepted Answer

The City of Paterson pays a median H-1B salary of $82,763 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 City of Paterson's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does The City of Paterson also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, The City of Paterson does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

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 City of Paterson an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, The City of Paterson 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2026	1	1	0	0
2025	3	2	1	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Data Analyst I-200-26056-663829	$82,763	Paterson, NJ	Feb 25, 2026	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-25127-947883	$82,763	Paterson, NJ	May 7, 2025	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-25104-863152	$82,763	Paterson, NJ	Apr 14, 2025	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-25099-846689	$82,763	Paterson, NJ	Apr 9, 2025	Denied

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