Question 1

Does 3M sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 3M has filed 214 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 214 total positions across 16 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $116,563.

Question 2

Does 3M sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 3M has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 277 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does 3M sponsor?

Accepted Answer

3M has filed 214 LCAs covering 214 H-1B positions, and 23 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how 3M's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through 3M?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. 3M's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 277 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is 3M's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

3M's green card commitment rate is 16.9%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2026	16	2
2025	17	0
2024	23	2
2023	28	7
2022	2	4
2021	35	4
2020	1	0
2019	31	0
2018	33	2
2017	27	1
2016	1	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Senior Research Engineer	28	$92,707	$116,459	$131,353
Senior Research Scientist	10	$93,049	$112,374	$140,672
Research Specialist	9	$122,650	$129,995	$144,014
Senior Product Development Engineer	9	$97,559	$106,085	$126,396
Senior Predictive Engineer	7	$82,659	$98,288	$129,299
Product Development Specialist	6	$122,532	$141,728	$149,239
Data Scientist	6	$101,960	$115,071	$134,064
Senior Research Chemist	6	$104,104	$108,966	$113,731
Product Development Engineer	5	$68,245	$94,661	$119,487
Software Development Engineer	4	$135,379	$140,167	$141,816

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
St. Paul, Minnesota	105	$82,659	$130,750	$881,850
Maplewood, Minnesota	57	$90,944	$133,435	$1,110,701
San Antonio, Texas	26	$84,881	$122,916	$163,357
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	12	$69,628	$96,900	$165,254
Monroe, North Carolina	6	$68,245	$107,422	$107,422
Woodbury, Minnesota	4	$124,507	$125,104	$165,172
Dekalb, Illinois	3	$177,760	$281,639	$293,374
St Paul, Minnesota	2	$102,326	$106,913	$111,500
Meriden, Connecticut	2	$109,427	$116,114	$122,802
Chicago, Illinois	2	$82,613	$84,703	$86,793
Norcross, Georgia	2	$66,950	$72,598	$78,246
St.paul, Minnesota	1	$137,276	$137,276	$137,276
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania	1	$98,554	$98,554	$98,554
Austin, Texas	1	$151,806	$151,806	$151,806
Bellevue, Washington	1	$133,425	$133,425	$133,425

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