Question 1

Does WGU Labs sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WGU Labs has filed 6 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 6 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for WGU Labs's sponsored positions is $99,600.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does WGU Labs pay?

Accepted Answer

WGU Labs pays a median H-1B salary of $99,600 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 WGU Labs's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does WGU Labs also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, WGU Labs 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 WGU Labs an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, WGU Labs 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.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Senior Research Scientist I-200-23339-544301	$114,000	New York, NY	Dec 5, 2023	Certified
Educational Design Product Manager I-200-23132-018901	$108,000	Forest Hills, NY	May 12, 2023	Certified
Educational Design Product Manager I-200-23132-019098	$115,000	Cambridge, MA	May 12, 2023	Certified
Educational Design Product Manager I-200-23128-001539	$91,200	Forest Hills, NY	May 8, 2023	Withdrawn
Education Design Product Manager I-200-23128-001549	$91,200	Salt Lake City, UT	May 8, 2023	Withdrawn
Educational Design Product Manager I-200-23128-001699	$91,200	Cambridge City, MA	May 8, 2023	Withdrawn

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