H-1B filings

Does Environmental Defense Fund Inc. sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Environmental Defense Fund Inc. filed 32 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 11 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 20 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	11	11	11
2025	10	10	10
2024	11	11	11

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions by fiscal year

Fiscal year	New: approved	Continuing: approved
2026	0	7
2025	1	5
2024	2	5

New petitions are for first H-1B employment. Continuing petitions are for extensions and for workers who change employers.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Senior Economics And Policy Analyst	3	$84,739 - $86,195	$84,739
Scientist, Methanesat Science	2	$105,000 - $108,000	$108,000
Economist	2	$97,000 - $114,114	$114,114
Research Scientist, Seabird-Fisheries Interactions	2	$95,409 - $110,500	$110,500
Director, Forests Partnerships	2	$133,650 - $133,650	$133,650
Senior Manager, Global Dairy Sector, Edfbusiness	2	$107,500 - $107,500	$107,500
Scientist, Livestock Systems	1	$98,000 - $98,000	$98,000
Manager, Video Productions & Motion Graphics	1	$105,000 - $105,000	$105,000
Manager, Electric Truck Transition	1	$101,756 - $101,756	$101,756
Coordinator, Net Zero Action Accelerator	1	$68,393 - $68,393	$68,393

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
New York, NY	9
Washington, DC	8
Ithaca, NY	3
Berkeley, CA	2
Cambridge, MA	2
Monterey, CA	2
Astoria, NY	1
Boston, MA	1
Derwood, MD	1
Gibsonia, PA	1

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.