Question 1

Does Braskem America sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Braskem America has filed 15 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 15 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for Braskem America's sponsored positions is $135,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Braskem America pay?

Accepted Answer

Braskem America pays a median H-1B salary of $135,000 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 Braskem America's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Braskem America also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Braskem America has filed 11 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 Braskem America an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Braskem America 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
2025	5	5
2024	2	2
2023	4	4
2017	4	4

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Specialist I-200-25307-361532	$146,268	Aliquippa, PA	Nov 3, 2025	Certified
Senior Enterprise Data Engineer I-200-25273-346898	$151,276	Pasadena, TX	Sep 30, 2025	Certified
Research Scientist/Specialist I - Catalyst Development I-200-25154-048510	$127,513	Pittsburgh, PA	Jun 3, 2025	Certified
Research Scientist, Catalysis Development I-200-25127-947549	$128,716	Pittsburgh, PA	May 7, 2025	Certified
Research Scientist, Catalysis Development I-200-25127-947550	$161,245	LEXINGTON, MA	May 7, 2025	Certified
Materials Science Researcher I-200-24136-999814	$119,025	Pittsburgh, PA	May 15, 2024	Certified
Process Technology Bio Based Engineer I-200-24136-999808	$143,417	Lexington, MA	May 15, 2024	Certified
Research Specialist I-200-23348-566686	$135,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Dec 14, 2023	Certified
Modeling & Systems Engineer I-200-23244-314870	$139,234	PITTSBURGH, PA	Sep 1, 2023	Certified
DATA SCIENTIST I-200-23131-012867	$121,723	Pittsburgh, PA	May 11, 2023	Certified
Senior Enterprise Data Engineer I-200-23053-793690	$141,177	MCKINNEY, TX	Feb 22, 2023	Certified
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY I-200-17236-939318	$116,000	PHILADELPHIA, PA	Aug 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESEARCH SCIENTIST SPECIALIST I I-200-17108-011049	$99,965	PITTSBURGH, PA	Apr 18, 2017	CERTIFIED
MECHANICAL RELIABILITY ENGINEER I-200-17081-138892	$150,000	PASADENA, TX	Mar 22, 2017	CERTIFIED
PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATION ANALYST I-200-17080-745539	$70,000	PHILADELPHIA, PA	Mar 21, 2017	CERTIFIED

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