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National Radio Astronomy Observatory: visa sponsorship and H-1B record

Charlottesville, VASponsors actively

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Sponsorship history

Sponsors actively
38H-1B labor applications (LCA)100% certified
38H-1B petitions approved by USCISapproval rate 97% · 5 new
5Green card filings (PERM)5 certified
$89kMedian H-1B salaryfrom LCA filings
Fiscal yearH-1B LCAsUSCIS approvalsUSCIS denialsPERM
FY202612100—
FY2025201805
FY20246101—

Roles they sponsor most

  • software engineer7 LCAs · median $82k
  • assistant scientist3 LCAs · median $81k
  • assistant scientist astronomy3 LCAs · median $83k
  • associate scientist astronomy3 LCAs · median $83k
  • scientist computer science3 LCAs · median $83k
  • electronics engineer2 LCAs · median $69k
  • project director2 LCAs · median $103k
  • scientist astronomy2 LCAs · median $107k
  • scientist research engineer2 LCAs · median $131k
  • associate astronomer1 LCA · median $79k
  • broader impacts project director1 LCA · median $102k
  • cosmic ai fellow1 LCA · median $63k
  • deputy division head scientist1 LCA · median $90k
  • electrical electronics engineer1 LCA · median $87k
  • electronics engineer1 LCA · median $88k
  • engineer group electronics1 LCA · median $120k
  • engineering group information systems1 LCA · median $108k
  • project director1 LCA · median $110k
  • project manager ngvla1 LCA · median $158k
  • systems engineer1 LCA · median $91k

FAQ

Does National Radio Astronomy Observatory sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. National Radio Astronomy Observatory filed 38 H-1B labor condition applications in the years covered by our data, 38 of them certified by the Department of Labor.

Does National Radio Astronomy Observatory sponsor green cards?

Yes. National Radio Astronomy Observatory filed 5 PERM labor certifications, the first step of most employment-based green cards; 5 were certified.

Is National Radio Astronomy Observatory cap-exempt?

National Radio Astronomy Observatory appears to be a regular cap-subject employer, so new H-1B workers need to be selected in the annual lottery.

Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.