Question 1

Does Backen & Backen sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Backen & Backen has filed 12 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 12 total positions. The median salary for Backen & Backen's sponsored positions is $81,557.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Backen & Backen pay?

Accepted Answer

Backen & Backen pays a median H-1B salary of $81,557 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 Backen & Backen's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Backen & Backen also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Backen & Backen has filed 7 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 Backen & Backen an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Backen & Backen 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Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn
2026	3	2	1
2024	2	2	0
2023	3	3	0
2022	4	4	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Architectural Designer I-200-26124-866798	$90,000	Sausalito, CA	May 4, 2026	Certified
Architect I-200-26112-824247	$92,000	Sausalito, CA	Apr 22, 2026	Certified
Architect I-200-26111-817569	$92,016	Sausalito, CA	Apr 21, 2026	Withdrawn
Architect I-200-24110-907625	$80,080	Sausalito, CA	Apr 19, 2024	Certified
Architectural Designer I-200-24011-635415	$87,000	Montecito, CA	Jan 11, 2024	Certified
Architectural Designer I-200-23110-953519	$78,000	St. Helena, CA	Apr 20, 2023	Certified
Architectural Designer I-200-23094-900529	$81,557	Sausalito, CA	Apr 3, 2023	Certified
Architectural Designer I-200-23060-814646	$81,557	Sausalito, CA	Mar 1, 2023	Certified - Withdrawn
Architectural Designer I-200-22356-658245	$81,557	Sausalito, CA	Dec 22, 2022	Certified - Withdrawn
Architectural Designer I-200-22245-454128	$90,000	Sausalito, CA	Sep 2, 2022	Certified - Withdrawn
Architectural Designer I-200-22076-988963	$76,000	Sausalito, CA	Mar 17, 2022	Certified - Withdrawn
Architectural Designer I-200-22075-983462	$77,000	Sausalito, CA	Mar 16, 2022	Certified - Withdrawn

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