MERRILL LYNCH
CHARLOTTE, NC
🔵Good
Sponsorship Signal
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)
220
Median Salary
$137,894
Approval Rate
94.4%
Initial petitions
GC Follow-Through
5.9%
PERM / LCA
H-1B Filing Trend
Salary Range Trend
Salary Distribution (FY2025)
25th pctl: $120,325Median: $134,63475th pctl: $145,000
Approval Rate & PERM Filings by Year
Filing History
| Year | LCA Filings | Median Salary | 25th-75th Pctl | Approval Rate | PERM Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 220 | $137,894 | $120,325 - $145,000 | 94.4% | 13 |
| FY2024 | 157 | $133,437 | $123,165 - $149,437 | 97.2% | 0 |
| FY2023 | 185 | $126,043 | $110,000 - $140,000 | 0.0% | 0 |
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.