Question 1

Does Gulf of Maine Research Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gulf of Maine Research Institute has filed 4 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 4 total positions. The median salary for Gulf of Maine Research Institute's sponsored positions is $78,915.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Gulf of Maine Research Institute pay?

Accepted Answer

Gulf of Maine Research Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $78,915 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 Gulf of Maine Research Institute's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Gulf of Maine Research Institute also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Gulf of Maine Research Institute does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

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 Gulf of Maine Research Institute an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Gulf of Maine Research Institute 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	1	1
2024	1	1
2023	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Physical Oceanography Research Scientist I-200-25133-970041	$85,987	Portland, ME	May 13, 2025	Certified
Senior Research Scientist I I-200-24169-119970	$90,000	Portland, ME	Jun 17, 2024	Certified
Research Associate I-200-23285-426800	$71,843	Portland, ME	Oct 12, 2023	Certified
Postdoctoral Research Associate I-200-23242-307705	$71,843	Portland, ME	Aug 30, 2023	Certified

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