Question 1

Does Upgrade sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upgrade has filed 150 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 150 total positions across 13 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $145,205.

Question 2

Does Upgrade sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upgrade has filed 56 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 98% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 327 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Upgrade sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Upgrade has filed 150 LCAs covering 150 H-1B positions, and 56 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Upgrade'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 Upgrade?

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. Upgrade's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 327 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 Upgrade's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Upgrade's green card commitment rate is 58.3%, 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	35	5
2024	38	14
2023	27	13
2022	12	8
2021	21	0
2020	6	2
2019	0	3
2018	1	2
2017	10	9

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Senior Qa Automation Engineer	9	$149,989	$161,637	$168,418
Principal Qa Engineer	6	$136,573	$145,205	$151,757
Director, Credit Risk Management	5	$113,610	$155,251	$159,037
Software Engineer	4	$95,493	$132,870	$155,605
Senior Application Security Engineer	4	$144,789	$166,598	$192,941
Data Analytics Technical Lead	4	$110,594	$124,249	$135,845
Data Scientist	4	$72,342	$90,511	$128,398
Manager, Credit Risk	4	$109,325	$122,502	$139,381
Senior Qa Engineer	4	$117,770	$147,618	$184,662
Application Security Engineer	3	$126,963	$136,906	$149,074

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	154	$67,434	$165,000	$300,000
Phoenix, Arizona	6	$68,058	$115,000	$135,845
Atlanta, Georgia	4	$84,864	$110,666	$150,467
Bellevue, Washington	3	$136,906	$149,074	$151,736
San Jose, California	3	$96,304	$117,666	$201,323
Indian Land, South Carolina	2	$149,989	$149,989	$149,989
Wilmington, Delaware	2	$140,150	$172,307	$204,464
Redwood City, California	2	$130,770	$130,770	$130,770
Seattle, Washington	2	$110,635	$117,354	$124,072
Dallas, Texas	1	$144,789	$144,789	$144,789
Dublin, California	1	$206,315	$206,315	$206,315
Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania	1	$115,606	$115,606	$115,606
Glendale, Arizona	1	$168,418	$168,418	$168,418
Greenwood Village, Colorado	1	$125,486	$125,486	$125,486
Houston, Texas	1	$126,963	$126,963	$126,963

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