Question 1

Does The Conservation Fund sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Conservation Fund has filed 6 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 6 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for The Conservation Fund's sponsored positions is $91,400.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does The Conservation Fund pay?

Accepted Answer

The Conservation Fund pays a median H-1B salary of $91,400 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 Conservation Fund's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does The Conservation Fund also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, The Conservation Fund 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 Conservation Fund an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, The Conservation Fund 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
2025	1	1
2024	1	1
2021	4	4

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Scientist I-200-25108-880791	$130,000	Frederick, MD	Apr 18, 2025	Certified
Environmental Research Engineer I-200-24150-044790	$102,300	Shepherdstown, WV	May 28, 2024	Certified
Environmental Research Engineer I-200-21257-582733	$91,400	Shepherdstown, WV	Sep 14, 2021	Certified
Environmental Research Engineer I-200-21257-582742	$91,400	Frederick, MD	Sep 14, 2021	Certified
Environmental Research Engineer I-200-21239-550046	$91,400	Shepherdstown, WV	Aug 27, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
Environmental Research Engineer I-200-21239-550062	$91,400	Frederick, MD	Aug 27, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn

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