Question 1

Does Kosmos Energy LLC sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kosmos Energy LLC has filed 4 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 4 total positions. The median salary for Kosmos Energy LLC's sponsored positions is $157,108.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Kosmos Energy LLC pay?

Accepted Answer

Kosmos Energy LLC pays a median H-1B salary of $157,108 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 Kosmos Energy LLC's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Kosmos Energy LLC also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kosmos Energy LLC has filed 1 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

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 Kosmos Energy LLC an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Kosmos Energy LLC 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
2017	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Data Manager, Subsurface I-200-25198-183694	$164,356	Houston, TX	Jul 17, 2025	Certified
Data Manager, Subsurface I-200-24355-565271	$149,860	Dallas, TX	Dec 20, 2024	Certified
SENIOR DRILLING ENGINEER I-203-17165-739972	$229,500	DALLAS, TX	Jun 20, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESERVOIR ENGINEER I-200-17079-436813	$122,400	DALLAS, TX	Mar 21, 2017	CERTIFIED

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