Social Advocacy Organizations — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Social Advocacy Organizations (NAICS 8133) filed 1,980 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $86K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Social Advocacy Organizations
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Open Avenues Foundation | 449 | $85K |
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | 72 | $93K |
| The Nature Conservancy | 70 | $99K |
| DREAM Venture Labs Inc. | 63 | $92K |
| World Resources Institute | 53 | $108K |
| World Wildlife Fund US | 52 | $111K |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc. | 45 | $94K |
| Conservation International | 31 | $87K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 8133, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Social Advocacy Organizations
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 557 | 29.6% | $70K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 793 | 42.1% | $85K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 257 | 13.6% | $103K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 277 | 14.7% | $131K | 4× |
Across 1,884 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Social Advocacy Organizations
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | 141 | $84K |
| Training and Development Specialists | 114 | $64K |
| Software Developers | 90 | $113K |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 83 | $86K |
| Public Relations Specialists | 78 | $69K |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 68 | $93K |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 62 | $62K |
| Data Scientists | 54 | $100K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Social Advocacy Organizations H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 430 | $93K |
| Washington DC | 310 | $96K |
| California | 304 | $93K |
| Massachusetts | 174 | $88K |
| Virginia | 94 | $95K |
| Texas | 71 | $80K |
| Florida | 64 | $75K |
| Illinois | 50 | $64K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Social Advocacy Organizations H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 336 | $100K |
| Washington, DC | 287 | $97K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 8133 — Social Advocacy Organizations — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).