Question 1

Does The Ford Foundation sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Ford Foundation has filed 19 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 19 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $141,110.

Question 2

Does The Ford Foundation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Ford Foundation has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 179 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does The Ford Foundation sponsor?

Accepted Answer

The Ford Foundation has filed 19 LCAs covering 19 H-1B positions, and 2 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how The Ford Foundation'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 The Ford Foundation?

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. The Ford Foundation's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 179 days. 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 The Ford Foundation's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

The Ford Foundation's green card commitment rate is 15.4%, 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	4	0
2024	3	0
2023	4	0
2021	2	0
2020	0	1
2019	2	0
2017	3	1
2016	1	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Program Officer	4	$137,000	$141,555	$173,000
Program Associate	2	$90,000	$101,514	$113,028
Program Officer, Technology & Society	2	$175,000	$175,000	$175,000
Grant Coordinator	1	$82,766	$82,766	$82,766
International Security And Safety Officer	1	$170,000	$170,000	$170,000
International Security, Safety And Risk Mitigation Manager	1	$135,000	$135,000	$135,000
Justfilms Program Officer	1	$175,000	$175,000	$175,000
Legal Fellow	1	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
Manager, Portfolio Analytics	1	$180,000	$180,000	$180,000
Program Officer Civic Engagement & Government- International	1	$180,000	$180,000	$180,000

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