Question 1

Does Hess Corporation sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hess Corporation has filed 71 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 71 total positions across 4 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $134,400.

Question 2

Does Hess Corporation sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hess Corporation has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 118 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Hess Corporation sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Hess Corporation has filed 71 LCAs covering 71 H-1B positions, and 12 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Hess Corporation'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 Hess Corporation?

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. Hess Corporation's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 118 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 Hess Corporation's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Hess Corporation's green card commitment rate is 27.5%, 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	1	0
2024	3	1
2023	2	1
2022	2	0
2021	8	0
2020	0	1
2019	6	1
2018	15	5
2017	33	3
2016	1	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Foundation Engineer	6	$106,000	$106,000	$106,000
Production Engineer	5	$77,000	$81,515	$81,515
Reservoir Engineer	4	$123,300	$135,200	$142,800
Senior Geologist	4	$114,858	$155,374	$157,747
Drilling Engineering Advisor	3	$230,000	$230,000	$234,600
Mr&I Wells/Subsea Lead	3	$162,000	$205,000	$205,000
Project Engineering Lead	2	$99,632	$99,632	$99,632
Geological Advisor	2	$194,000	$194,000	$194,000
Advisor Ehs	2	$118,300	$125,650	$133,000
Manager, Mr&I Wells/Subsea Engineering	2	$165,200	$175,950	$186,700

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	51	$97,573	$192,462	$234,600
Minot, North Dakota	18	$81,515	$118,640	$236,500
Tioga, North Dakota	7	$77,000	$99,632	$120,400
New Town, North Dakota	4	$81,515	$172,000	$172,000
New York, New York	2	$94,014	$94,014	$94,014
Steubenville, Ohio	1	$77,000	$77,000	$77,000

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