Question 1

Does Afton Chemical Corporation sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Afton Chemical Corporation has filed 15 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 15 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Afton Chemical Corporation's sponsored positions is $94,203.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Afton Chemical Corporation pay?

Accepted Answer

Afton Chemical Corporation pays a median H-1B salary of $94,203 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Afton Chemical Corporation's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Afton Chemical Corporation also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Afton Chemical Corporation has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Afton Chemical Corporation an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Afton Chemical Corporation is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2026	1	1
2024	2	2
2023	1	1
2021	1	1
2020	1	1
2019	2	2
2018	3	3
2017	4	4

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Sr. R&D Chemist I-200-26118-844416	$90,000	Richmond, VA	Apr 28, 2026	Certified
Procurement Engineering Specialist I-200-24242-304213	$99,200	Richmond, VA	Aug 29, 2024	Certified
Senior R&D Engineering Specialist I-200-24131-984026	$100,000	Richmond, VA	May 10, 2024	Certified
Procurement Engineering Specialist I-200-23156-080255	$89,900	Richmond, VA	Jun 5, 2023	Certified
Senior R&D Chemist I-200-21050-087917	$95,597	Richmond, VA	Feb 19, 2021	Certified
Test Engineer I-200-20328-923549	$82,896	Ashland, VA	Nov 23, 2020	Certified
CUSTOMER TECHNICAL SERVICE (CTS) SUPERVISOR I-200-19112-146865	$94,203	RICHMOND, VA	May 31, 2019	Certified
SENIOR R&D ENGINEER I-200-19059-928409	$79,955	RICHMOND, VA	Mar 1, 2019	Certified
R&D ENGINEER I-200-18127-794696	$73,092	RICHMOND, VA	May 7, 2018	Certified
R&D CHEMIST I-200-18050-599283	$88,000	RICHMOND, VA	Feb 23, 2018	Certified
E&I RELIABILITY ENGINEER I-200-18050-154318	$115,000	PASADENA, TX	Feb 23, 2018	Certified - Withdrawn
SENIOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER I-200-17083-334265	$105,500	RICHMOND, VA	Apr 3, 2017	CERTIFIED
E&I RELIABILITY ENGINEER I-200-17052-364642	$115,000	PASADENA, TX	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR R&D SCIENTIST I-200-17044-459991	$122,600	RICHMOND, VA	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR R&D ENGINEER I-200-17044-900280	$87,000	RICHMOND, VA	Feb 22, 2017	CERTIFIED

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