Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.(Epri)

Visa Rank: 2,281 | LCA for H-1B: 95 | LC for Green Card: 13 | Denied or withdrawn: 3

Overview

Update(8/19/25): In the first three quarters of fiscal year 2025, Electric Power Research Institute filed 19 LCAs for H-1B visas, 1 labor petition for green card, and 6 requests for prevailing wage determination.

Update(8/3/25): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Electric Power Research Institute filed 12 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 12 were approved and 0 were denied.

Main Office: Palo Alto, CA - NAICS Industry: Utilities
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.(Epri) filed 95 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 13 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal years 2022 - 2024. Electric Power Research Institute was ranked number 2,281 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 2 LCAs and 1 LC were denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Electric Power Research Institute can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Electric Power Research Institute. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Electric Power Research Institute submitted 128 LCAs and LCs during fiscal years 2022 - 2024. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Electric Power Research Institute. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2024 30010
2023 31010
2022 31001
2021 20001
2020 19000
2019 11000
2018 27000
2017 11100

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
20240001
20232004
20221014
20211000
20203000
20192001
20181011
20171000

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 6 0 6 0 0 0 12 0 12
2024 8 0 11 0 2 0 27 0 27
2022 19 0 7 0 2 0 29 0 29
2021 7 0 8 0 1 0 17 0 17
2019 8 0 12 0 2 0 23 0 23
2018 6 0 3 0 0 0 11 0 11

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary
2024 $122,912 $106,341
2023 $110,391 $92,444
2022 $108,849 $91,667
2021 $100,003 $99,600
2020 $100,061 $107,407
2019 $115,135 $134,364
2018 $102,218 $148,138
2017 $95,362 $105,275

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Electric Power Research Institute on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Electric Power Research Institute reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Electric Power Research Institute for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Electric Power Research Institute has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Electrical Engineers, R&D(96)Environmental Engineers(8)Architectural and Engineering Managers(6)Software Developers, R&D(6)Electrical Engineers(5)Chemical Engineers(5)Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, R&D(5)Software Developers, Applications, R&D(5)Computer and Information Research Scientists(4)Electrical Engineers, NonR&D(4)

Green Card Occupations

Electrical Engineers, RD(9)Electrical Engineers(2)Electrical Engineers, R&D (ACWIA Only)(2)Architectural and Engineering Managers(2)Information Security Analysts(2)Energy Engineers(1)Electrical Engineers, NonRD(1)Electrical Engineers, Non RD(1)Electrical Engineer, Rd(1)Data Scientists(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Engineer/Scientist Ii(29)Technical Leader(22)Engineer/Scientist Iii(20)Engineer/ Scientist Ii(12)Engineer / Scientist Ii(7)Staff Level Ii(5)Principal Technical Leader(4)Senior Technical Leader(4)Staff - Level Iv(4)Technical Leader I(4)

Green Card Job Titles

Engineer/Scientist Iii(6)Engineer/Scientist Ii(6)Architectural and Engineering Managers(2)Engineer/ Scientist Ii(2)Electrical Engineers, R&D(2)Technical Leader(2)Materials Scientists(1)Engineer/ Scientist Iii(1)Electrical Engineers(1)Computer and Information Systems Managers(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.(Epri) authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Electric Power Research Institute. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Scott Vaupen - Senior Licensing Negotiator [+]
3420 Hillview Ave Palo Alto, CA

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Volker Pasternak - Sr. Director, Compliance & International Legal [+]
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Ana Goncharuk - International Infrastructure And Compliance Leader [+]
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Green Card Job Contacts

Ana M Goncharuk [+]
3420 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, California

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:3420 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Palo Alto,CA(58) Knoxville,TN(38) Charlotte,NC(32) Palo Alto,California(11) Charlotte,North Carolina(11) Knoxville,Tennessee(5) Irving,TX(5) Washington,DC(3) Chicago,IL(2) Alpharetta,GA(2)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Palo Alto,CA(10)Knoxville,TN(8)Charlotte,NC(5)Irving,TX(1)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Walnut Creek CA 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
San Francisco CA 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2
Palo Alto CA 52 0 46 0 7 0 115 0 115

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Electric Power Research Institute sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past three years, Electric Power Research Institute has filed 95 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Electric Power Research Institute sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past three years, Electric Power Research Institute has filed 95 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Electric Power Research Institute an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Electric Power Research Institute is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Electric Power Research Institute typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Engineer/Scientist Ii(29), Technical Leader(22), Engineer/Scientist Iii(20), Engineer/ Scientist Ii(12), Engineer / Scientist Ii(7), Staff Level Ii(5). The most common roles for green card positions are Engineer/Scientist Iii(6), Engineer/Scientist Ii(6), Architectural and Engineering Managers(2), Engineer/ Scientist Ii(2), Electrical Engineers, R&D(2), Technical Leader(2).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 7 - Average Review Score: 5.0 -

Rate and Review Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.(Epri)



★★★★★ - - - - 6/20/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Flexible Work Schedule, Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives, Transparent Communication from Management
Things I don't like: Poor Immigration Support, High-Stress Work Environment, Lack of Teamwork or Collaboration




★★★★★ - - - - 6/8/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Flexible Work Schedule, Reasonable Workload and Expectations, Clear Company Vision and Leadership
Things I don't like: Poor Communication from Management, No Training or Development Opportunities, Negative or Toxic Work Culture




★★★★★ - - - - 5/20/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Strong Team Collaboration, Employee Recognition and Appreciation, Clear Company Vision and Leadership
Things I don't like: Limited Career Advancement Opportunities, Workplace Discrimination or Lack of Diversity, No Bonuses or Performance Incentives





★★★★★ - - - - 4/24/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Strong Team Collaboration, Competitive Salary, Positive Work Environment
Things I don't like: No Bonuses or Performance Incentives, Poor Work-Life Balance, No Training or Development Opportunities




★★★★★ - - - - 3/23/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Strong Team Collaboration, Good Work Culture and Team Bonding Activities, Transparent Communication from Management
Things I don't like: Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, No Training or Development Opportunities, Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology




★★★★★ - - - - 3/3/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Strong Team Collaboration, Reasonable Workload and Expectations, Employee Recognition and Appreciation
Things I don't like: Poor Immigration Support, Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology, High-Stress Work Environment




★★★★★ - - - - 2/22/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Strong Team Collaboration, Employee Recognition and Appreciation, Career Growth Opportunities
Things I don't like: Negative or Toxic Work Culture, Poor Immigration Support, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy

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Employer: Electric Power Research Institute
Review Result: 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 votes

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