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Merchant & Gould PC

5 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $165,400 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Minneapolis, MN NAICS: 54111

The verdict

Merchant & Gould PC filed 5 H-1B petitions, more than 78% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $165,400 median offered wage.

5
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$165,400
median offered wage
Top 22%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Minneapolis, MN. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Merchant & Gould PC. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Merchant & Gould PC filed 5 Labor Condition Applications covering 5 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (5 certified of 5 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Merchant & Gould PC’s H-1B petitions range from $120,000 at the low end to $217,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $165,400. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Patent Agent (2 petitions at $120,000 avg), followed by Law Clerk and Associate. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Merchant & Gould PC is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN under NAICS code 54111, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in NY, GA, MN. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Merchant & Gould PC ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Merchant & Gould PC is #26,547 of 119,880 employers nationally and #348 of 1,538 employers headquartered in MN. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$165,400

Median Salary

$165,400

Total Workers

5

Compare with another sponsor

Merchant & Gould PC vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$165,400 · 26% higher than US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
$131,146
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
98.9%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions5 · 100% lower than US Bank National Association
This sponsor
Peer
2,204
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 50.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Merchant & Gould PC

Minimum
$120,000
Maximum
$217,000
Average Salary
$165,400

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+121.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

40% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

NEW YORK, NY

60% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 2 petitions · 100% certified · $120,000 avg
FY2024 2 petitions · 100% certified · $185,000 avg
FY2025 1 petitions · 100% certified · $217,000 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 2 2 $120,000
FY2024 2 2 $185,000
FY2025 1 1 $217,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Merchant & Gould PC

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Patent Agent 2 $120,000
Law Clerk 2 $185,000
Associate 1 $217,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Merchant & Gould PC places H-1B workers across the United States

NY 3 petitions
GA 1 petitions
MN 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Merchant & Gould PC

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Associate Atlanta, GA $217,000 Certified FY2025
Law Clerk New York, NY $185,000 Certified FY2024
Law Clerk Minneapolis, MN $185,000 Certified FY2024
Patent Agent New York, NY $120,000 Certified FY2023
Patent Agent New York, NY $120,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Merchant & Gould PC filed?

Merchant & Gould PC has filed 5 H-1B LCA petitions covering 5 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Merchant & Gould PC?

Merchant & Gould PC has a 100% certification rate, with 5 out of 5 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Merchant & Gould PC?

The average H-1B salary at Merchant & Gould PC is $165,400. Salaries range from $120,000 to $217,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Merchant & Gould PC?

The top H-1B job titles at Merchant & Gould PC include Patent Agent, Law Clerk, Associate. The most common position is Patent Agent with 2 petitions at an average salary of $120,000.

Where is Merchant & Gould PC located?

Merchant & Gould PC is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in NY, GA, MN.

Is Merchant & Gould PC H-1B dependent?

No, Merchant & Gould PC is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Merchant & Gould PC's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Merchant & Gould PC filed 2 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $120,000 to $217,000.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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