Question 1

Does CREE, INC. sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CREE, INC. has filed 17 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 17 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for CREE, INC.'s sponsored positions is $88,717.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does CREE, INC. pay?

Accepted Answer

CREE, INC. pays a median H-1B salary of $88,717 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 CREE, INC.'s positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does CREE, INC. also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CREE, INC. 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 CREE, INC. an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, CREE, 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.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2017	14	13	0	1
2016	3	1	0	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
PRODUCT ENGINEER, MANUFACTURING I-200-17257-177218	$105,000	DURHAM, NC	Sep 18, 2017	CERTIFIED
APPLICATION PROGRAMMER ANALYST I-200-17205-828895	$88,717	DURHAM, NC	Jul 26, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROGRAMMER ANALYST I-200-17145-206119	$89,475	DURHAM, NC	May 25, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROJECT MANAGER - CONSUMER LIGHTING PRODUCTS I-200-17067-858065	$63,336	DURHAM, NC	Mar 21, 2017	WITHDRAWN
PROJECT ANALYST - CONSUMER LIGHTING PRODUCTS I-200-17080-277820	$59,000	DURHAM, NC	Mar 21, 2017	CERTIFIED
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I-200-17076-269627	$78,000	DURHAM, NC	Mar 17, 2017	CERTIFIED
PHOTONICS ENGINEER I-200-17073-242818	$82,159	DURHAM, NC	Mar 16, 2017	CERTIFIED
SYSTEMS DEVELOPER I-200-17059-816889	$110,000	DURHAM, NC	Feb 28, 2017	CERTIFIED
POWER APPLICATIONS ENGINEER I-200-17055-388618	$95,000	DURHAM, NC	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
TEST ENGINEER I-200-17037-681888	$76,000	DURHAM, NC	Feb 8, 2017	CERTIFIED
MATERIALS RESEARCH SCIENTIST I-200-17032-161304	$82,992	GOLETA, CA	Feb 8, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER I-200-16344-840725	$80,000	DURHAM, NC	Jan 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER I-200-17019-631208	$80,000	DURHAM, NC	Jan 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESEARCH SCIENTIST, MATERIALS I-200-17011-620495	$105,290	DURHAM, NC	Jan 11, 2017	CERTIFIED
ORACLE ERP SYSTEM PROGRAMMER ANALYST I-200-16355-102583	$107,380	DURHAM, NC	Dec 20, 2016	WITHDRAWN
ORACLE ERP SYSTEM PROGRAMMER ANALYST I-200-16342-640375	$107,380	DURHAM, NC	Dec 9, 2016	CERTIFIED
ORACLE ERP SYSTEM PROGRAMMER ANALYST I-200-16336-230246	$107,380	RACINE, WI	Dec 6, 2016	WITHDRAWN

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