Question 1

Does Intuitive Surgical Operations sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Intuitive Surgical Operations has filed 1,270 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 1,270 total positions across 17 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $139,277.

Question 2

Does Intuitive Surgical Operations sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Intuitive Surgical Operations has filed 231 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 99.5% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 453 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Intuitive Surgical Operations sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Intuitive Surgical Operations has filed 1,270 LCAs covering 1,270 H-1B positions, and 231 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Intuitive Surgical Operations'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 Intuitive Surgical Operations?

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. Intuitive Surgical Operations's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 453 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 Intuitive Surgical Operations's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Intuitive Surgical Operations's green card commitment rate is 34.1%, 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	292	0
2024	266	69
2023	175	141
2022	52	6
2021	131	0
2020	32	0
2019	131	0
2018	96	0
2017	76	7
2016	18	8

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Quality Engineer	56	$78,853	$118,155	$143,874
Software Engineer	35	$86,320	$135,283	$188,400
Senior Software Engineer	22	$124,979	$158,153	$192,941
Mechanical Engineer	22	$76,274	$106,803	$155,043
Supplier Engineer	22	$81,120	$119,450	$151,700
Manufacturing Engineer	20	$87,714	$121,400	$145,205
Senior Quality Engineer	14	$118,500	$139,400	$170,248
Senior Supplier Engineer	13	$122,450	$143,874	$170,248
Senior Business Systems Analyst	13	$134,971	$139,277	$166,252
Clinical Development Engineer	11	$80,059	$103,106	$150,100

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Sunnyvale, California	1,324	$64,459	$137,093	$264,514
Peachtree Corners, Georgia	69	$74,734	$123,500	$234,062
Raleigh, North Carolina	22	$76,378	$125,341	$170,000
Blacksburg, Virginia	9	$78,400	$96,900	$106,900
Norcross, Georgia	6	$65,541	$114,150	$132,400
Orange, Connecticut	4	$93,900	$108,900	$162,906
Bothell, Washington	3	$114,254	$146,800	$150,100
Durham, North Carolina	3	$104,312	$133,640	$178,090
San Jose, California	3	$140,816	$140,816	$145,100
Warsaw, Indiana	2	$115,900	$121,078	$126,256
San Francisco, California	2	$186,846	$187,900	$188,954
Ann Arbor, Michigan	2	$96,616	$96,616	$96,616
Mckinney, Texas	2	$91,062	$95,888	$100,714
Frisco, Texas	2	$102,500	$102,500	$102,500
Apex, North Carolina	2	$176,400	$176,400	$176,400

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