Question 1

Does KITE PHARMA sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KITE PHARMA has filed 223 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 2,311 total positions across 11 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $124,240.

Question 2

Does KITE PHARMA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KITE PHARMA has filed 34 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 302 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does KITE PHARMA sponsor?

Accepted Answer

KITE PHARMA has filed 223 LCAs covering 2,311 H-1B positions, and 34 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how KITE PHARMA'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 KITE PHARMA?

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. KITE PHARMA's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 302 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 KITE PHARMA's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

KITE PHARMA's green card commitment rate is 2.8%, 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	50	1
2024	54	7
2023	46	7
2022	13	9
2021	44	6
2020	10	3
2019	0	1
2018	4	0
2017	2	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Research Scientist, Cell Biology	210	$103,002	$114,608	$136,640
Research Associate, Cell Biology	125	$77,382	$90,260	$90,438
Sr Research Associate I, Cell Biology	110	$90,126	$94,432	$98,654
Sr. Research Associate I, Cell Biology	91	$86,424	$96,795	$101,816
Sr Research Scientist I, Cell Biology	75	$137,488	$137,488	$137,488
Sr Research Associate I, Process Development	75	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Research Scientist, Bioinformatics	55	$95,014	$117,320	$119,040
Associate Director, Product Sciences	50	$140,005	$140,005	$140,005
Research Scientist, Process Development	50	$124,240	$124,915	$125,590
Sr. Research Scientist I, Process Development	50	$118,768	$131,184	$143,600

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Santa Monica, California	1,216	$56,080	$129,854	$221,600
Emeryville, California	303	$75,400	$90,855	$174,960
Gaithersburg, Maryland	185	$114,608	$114,608	$137,488
Foster City, California	148	$86,674	$173,806	$237,120
El Segundo, California	143	$49,192	$122,969	$195,245
Frederick, Maryland	142	$54,642	$157,061	$186,638
Oceanside, California	113	$70,000	$125,553	$180,000
Raleigh, North Carolina	14	$146,994	$181,626	$185,557
Apex, North Carolina	10	$93,496	$141,680	$148,117
Liberty Hill, Texas	10	$179,338	$179,338	$179,338
Washougal, Washington	10	$95,014	$95,014	$95,014
Cary, North Carolina	9	$93,496	$136,837	$148,117
Morrisville, North Carolina	7	$122,339	$133,855	$145,371
West Chester, Pennsylvania	2	$128,940	$153,390	$177,840
Middletown, Delaware	2	$137,600	$141,240	$144,880

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