Question 1

Does COVANCE INC. sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. COVANCE INC. has filed 19 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 19 total positions across 8 states. The median salary for COVANCE INC.'s sponsored positions is $88,774.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does COVANCE INC. pay?

Accepted Answer

COVANCE INC. pays a median H-1B salary of $88,774 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 COVANCE INC.'s positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does COVANCE INC. also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. COVANCE INC. has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 50% 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 COVANCE INC. an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, COVANCE INC. 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.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PHARMA. & DRUG SAFETY SERV. (PV/DSS) I-200-17256-257917	$109,533	PRINCETON, NJ	Sep 13, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER I-200-17234-092439	$86,590	HILLIARD, OH	Aug 22, 2017	CERTIFIED
LEADER, GLOBAL DATA NETWORK SERVICE I-200-17229-354238	$128,461	PRINCETON, NJ	Aug 17, 2017	CERTIFIED
CLINICAL TEAM LEAD I-203-17188-365363	$92,706	INGELWOOD, CA	Jul 7, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR I-200-17153-540739	$153,275	PRINCETON, NJ	Jun 2, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER I-200-17146-373505	$76,378	WEST CHESTER, PA	May 26, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER I-200-17145-680721	$84,614	MADISON, WI	May 25, 2017	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN
TECH LEAD APPS DEV & SUPPORT III I-200-17137-742443	$118,248	PRINCETON, NJ	May 17, 2017	CERTIFIED
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, PHARMACOVIGILANCE & DRUG SAFETY SERVICES I-200-17118-515099	$140,858	PRINCETON, NJ	Apr 28, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER I-200-17117-312724	$90,000	DUBLIN, CA	Apr 27, 2017	CERTIFIED
STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER II I-200-17093-886060	$59,800	PRINCETON, NJ	Apr 3, 2017	CERTIFIED
BIOSTATISTICIAN I I-200-17080-382728	$79,331	PRINCETON, NJ	Mar 21, 2017	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN
SENIOR STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER I-200-17069-940418	$79,331	PRINCETON, NJ	Mar 10, 2017	CERTIFIED
SR. PERFORMANCE TEST ENGINEER I-200-17060-500666	$88,774	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Mar 1, 2017	CERTIFIED
HR PARTNER I-200-17059-272807	$56,077	DURHAM, NC	Feb 28, 2017	CERTIFIED
PRINCIPAL BIOSTATISTICIAN I-200-17056-542876	$109,845	PRINCETON, NJ	Feb 27, 2017	CERTIFIED
SOFTWARE ENGINEER I I-200-17054-400075	$59,800	PRINCETON, NJ	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
BIOSTATISTICIAN II I-200-17025-546441	$85,093	BALLWIN, MO	Jan 25, 2017	CERTIFIED
SYSTEMS ENGINEER I-200-17013-318906	$128,835	PRINCETON, NJ	Jan 13, 2017	CERTIFIED

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