Question 1

Does Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation has filed 8 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 9 total positions. The median salary for Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation's sponsored positions is $88,750.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation pay?

Accepted Answer

Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation LCA & H1B Filings

Q: What H-1B salary does Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation pay?

Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation pays a median H-1B salary of $88,750 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 Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation H-1B sponsorship data, including all Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visa workers. Sourced from Department of Labor disclosure records. See approval rates, salary levels, and filing history below.

Sponsors H1Bs?

Yes

2025 LCA filings

4

Median H1B salary

$88,750

H1B Dependent?

No

Question 3

Does Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation has filed 3 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 Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation 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
2025	4	4	0	0
2024	4	4	0	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Geologist I I-201-25176-128293	$82,360	Tucson, AZ	Jun 25, 2025	Certified
Geologist I I-200-25155-052568	$88,600	Tucson, AZ	Jun 4, 2025	Certified
Geologist II I-200-25126-940319	$104,800	Tucson, AZ	May 5, 2025	Certified
Geologist II I-200-25091-819041	$104,800	Tucson, AZ	Apr 1, 2025	Certified
Geologist I I-201-24192-186690	$80,000	Tucson, AZ	Jul 10, 2024	Certified
Geologist I I-200-24113-911565	$86,000	Tucson, AZ	Apr 22, 2024	Certified
Geologist II I-200-24113-913509	$100,000	Tucson, AZ	Apr 22, 2024	Certified
Geologist I - GIS I-200-24113-913506	$88,900	Tucson, AZ	Apr 22, 2024	Certified

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