Question 1

Does American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS) sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS) has filed 44 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 44 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $87,567.

Question 2

Does American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS) does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 3

How many visa workers does American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS) sponsor?

Accepted Answer

American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS) has filed 44 LCAs covering 44 H-1B positions. The filing history chart above shows how American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS)'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 American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS)?

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. 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 American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS)'s green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

American Bureau OF Shipping (ABS)'s green card commitment rate is 0%, 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
2017	30	0
2016	4	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Engineer Ii	14	$75,361	$77,771	$103,489
Senior Engineer I	8	$84,343	$91,012	$130,617
Engineer I	8	$72,100	$87,559	$91,980
Surveyor I	5	$87,567	$87,567	$87,567
Senior Engineer Ii	2	$93,490	$98,490	$103,489
Senior Surveyor I	2	$97,436	$97,436	$97,436
Propeller Design Evaluation Specialist	1	$130,681	$130,681	$130,681
Lead Ims Analyst	1	$103,525	$103,525	$103,525
Manager Product Development	1	$118,000	$118,000	$118,000
Control Systems Engineer	1	$94,843	$94,843	$94,843

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	40	$72,100	$87,567	$130,681
Harahan, Louisiana	4	$87,500	$91,071	$93,490

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