Question 1

Does GiveWell sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GiveWell has filed 18 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 18 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $95,459.

Question 2

Does GiveWell sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How many visa workers does GiveWell sponsor?

Accepted Answer

GiveWell has filed 18 LCAs covering 18 H-1B positions. The filing history chart above shows how GiveWell's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through GiveWell?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is GiveWell's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

GiveWell's green card commitment rate is 0%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2025	3	0
2024	2	0
2023	3	0
2021	1	0
2019	2	0
2018	5	0
2017	2	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Research Analyst	7	$52,083	$72,000	$105,800
Program Associate	2	$90,600	$95,300	$100,000
Senior Research Associate	2	$141,523	$144,812	$148,100
Research Associate	2	$103,002	$109,551	$116,100
Senior Research Analyst	2	$79,000	$103,000	$127,000
Senior Fellow	1	$110,000	$110,000	$110,000
Project Management Specialist	1	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
Content Editor	1	$90,600	$90,600	$90,600

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	9	$52,083	$79,000	$127,000
Brooklyn, New York	5	$90,600	$100,000	$105,800
Oakland, California	4	$103,002	$128,812	$148,100

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