Columbia University
NEW YORK, NY
🔵Good
Sponsorship Signal
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Data reflects DOL LCA filings and USCIS petition outcomes. Filings are not approvals or hires. Sponsorship Signal is a statistical indicator, not a guarantee. Not legal advice.H-1B Filings (FY2025)
637
Median Salary
$165,924
Approval Rate
97.0%
Initial petitions
GC Follow-Through
27.8%
PERM / LCA
H-1B Filing Trend
Salary Range Trend
Salary Distribution (FY2025)
25th pctl: $127,158Median: $142,26475th pctl: $161,651
Approval Rate & PERM Filings by Year
Filing History
| Year | LCA Filings | Median Salary | 25th-75th Pctl | Approval Rate | PERM Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 637 | $165,924 | $127,158 - $161,651 | 97.0% | 177 |
| FY2024 | 528 | $160,895 | $120,000 - $149,990 | 96.4% | 81 |
| FY2023 | 539 | $156,678 | $120,000 - $150,000 | 97.3% | 133 |
Salary medians from DOL LCA filings. Approval rates from USCIS Data Hub. Public domain data.
About This Score
The Sponsorship Signal score combines H-1B filing volume, USCIS approval rate, new-hire share, PERM green card follow-through, and filing recency into a 0-100 index. Methodology is documented at signalvisa.com/methodology. All underlying data is public domain.