Question 1

Does Kuraray America sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kuraray America has filed 11 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 11 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Kuraray America's sponsored positions is $100,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Kuraray America pay?

Accepted Answer

Kuraray America pays a median H-1B salary of $100,000 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 Kuraray America's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Kuraray America also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kuraray America has filed 4 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 Kuraray America an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Kuraray America 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Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn
2025	5	5	0
2023	2	2	0
2018	1	1	0
2017	3	2	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Sales and New Business Development Representative, I-200-25338-456838	$133,714	Houston, TX	Dec 4, 2025	Certified
Senior Procurement Specialist I-200-25246-284367	$118,707	Houston, TX	Sep 3, 2025	Certified
Market Manager I-200-25135-979103	$157,040	New York, NY	May 15, 2025	Certified
Supply Chain Specialist I-200-25134-974635	$77,000	Pasadena, TX	May 14, 2025	Certified
Technical Service and Development Engineer I-200-25134-974535	$147,826	Pasadena, TX	May 14, 2025	Certified
Senior Procurement Specialist I-200-23243-311123	$80,549	Houston, TX	Aug 31, 2023	Certified
Sales and New Business Development Representative, PVA/PVOH I-200-23111-954539	$88,510	Houston, TX	Apr 21, 2023	Certified
CHEMICAL ENGINEER II I-200-18008-352382	$100,235	PASADENA, TX	Jan 9, 2018	Certified
CHEMICAL ENGINEER II I-200-17142-889473	$100,000	PASADENA, TX	Jun 13, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROCESS ENGINEER I-200-17019-183502	$90,000	PASADENA, TX	Jan 23, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROCESS ENGINEER I-200-17011-483890	$90,000	PASADENA, TX	Jan 17, 2017	WITHDRAWN

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