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National Radio Astronomy Observatory: green card (PERM) sponsorship
National Radio Astronomy Observatory filed 10 PERM labor certification applications decided in fiscal years 2024–2026; certified: 10. Median offered salary $99,212; median time from filing to certification: 491 days.
PERM applications10
Certified10
Median offered salary$99,212
Median days to certification491
Already working for the employer100%
Employees (as filed)610
In business since1957
Employer addressCharlottesville, VA
H-1B salaries at National Radio Astronomy Observatory →
Job titles
| Job title | PERM applications | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Scientist/Astronomy | 3 | $97,375 |
| Software Engineer III | 2 | $94,509 |
| Associate Scientist/Research Engineer | 1 | $132,302 |
| ngVLA Project Manager | 1 | $169,125 |
| RADIAL Project Director | 1 | $101,049 |
| Systems Engineer IV | 1 | $90,015 |
| Research Engineer | 1 | $115,336 |
Work sites
Occupations
- Astronomers4
- Software Developers, R&D1
- Architectural and Engineering Managers1
- Natural Sciences Managers1
- Electrical Engineers, R&D1
- Electrical Engineers, Non-R&D1
- Software Developers, Non R&D1
Latest decisions
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Decided | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer III | $86,362–$141,851 | Charlottesville, VA | Jan 10, 2025 | May 13, 2026 | Certified | 488 |
| Research Engineer | $115,336–$182,416 | Charlottesville, VA | Dec 27, 2024 | Apr 23, 2026 | Certified | 482 |
| Systems Engineer IV | $90,015–$162,027 | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 13, 2024 | Mar 24, 2026 | Certified | 496 |
| RADIAL Project Director | $101,049 | Charlottesville, VA | Jul 2, 2024 | Nov 20, 2025 | Certified, expired | 506 |
| Associate Scientist/Astronomy | $81,474–$141,851 | Socorro, NM | Jun 28, 2024 | Nov 4, 2025 | Certified, expired | 494 |
| Associate Scientist/Research Engineer | $132,302–$141,851 | Charlottesville, VA | May 30, 2024 | Aug 19, 2025 | Certified | 446 |
| Software Engineer III | $102,656 | Socorro, NM | Mar 12, 2024 | Jul 12, 2025 | Certified | 487 |
| Associate Scientist/Astronomy | $97,375 | Socorro, NM | Dec 18, 2023 | Apr 25, 2025 | Certified | 494 |
| Associate Scientist/Astronomy | $97,375 | Charlottesville, VA | Dec 5, 2023 | Apr 23, 2025 | Certified | 505 |
| ngVLA Project Manager | $169,125 | Charlottesville, VA | Aug 31, 2023 | Dec 3, 2024 | Certified, expired | 460 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications. PERM certification is one step toward a green card; USCIS decides the petition. Not legal advice. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2024–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).