Question 1

Does General Atomics sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. General Atomics has filed 11 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 11 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $108,285.

Question 2

Does General Atomics sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. General Atomics has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 50% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 107 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does General Atomics sponsor?

Accepted Answer

General Atomics has filed 11 LCAs covering 11 H-1B positions, and 2 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how General Atomics's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through General Atomics?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. General Atomics's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 107 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is General Atomics's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

General Atomics's green card commitment rate is 33.3%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2025	2	0
2021	2	0
2019	2	0
2018	3	0
2017	2	1
2016	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Scientist Iii	2	$94,078	$95,959	$97,841
Scientist Iv	2	$108,285	$111,426	$114,566
Engineer Iii	2	$99,195	$99,882	$100,568
Scientist Ii	1	$80,226	$80,226	$80,226
Applications Developer V	1	$141,939	$141,939	$141,939
Senior Business Development Manager	1	$137,010	$137,010	$137,010
Business Development Manager Iv	1	$148,346	$148,346	$148,346
Engineer Iv	1	$120,952	$120,952	$120,952

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Diego, California	12	$80,226	$108,285	$148,346
Poway, California	1	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000

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