Question 1

Does Nektar Therapeutics sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nektar Therapeutics has filed 48 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 48 total positions across 4 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $128,191.

Question 2

Does Nektar Therapeutics sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nektar Therapeutics has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 80% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 235 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Nektar Therapeutics sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Nektar Therapeutics has filed 48 LCAs covering 48 H-1B positions, and 5 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Nektar Therapeutics'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 Nektar Therapeutics?

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. Nektar Therapeutics's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 235 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 Nektar Therapeutics's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Nektar Therapeutics's green card commitment rate is 10%, 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	2	0
2024	2	1
2023	3	0
2021	12	0
2020	3	2
2019	13	0
2018	10	0
2017	3	2

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Principal Biostatistician	3	$138,000	$154,669	$156,499
Associate Scientist	3	$78,000	$88,316	$102,000
Sr. Clinical Data Management Specialist	3	$135,119	$175,115	$178,214
Sr. Statistical Programmer Analyst	2	$144,900	$144,900	$144,900
Research Associate	2	$57,782	$70,250	$82,718
Clinical Trial Manager	2	$127,275	$130,651	$134,026
Sr. Biostatistician	2	$121,600	$121,600	$121,600
Scientist	2	$92,057	$94,204	$96,350
Associate Scientist, Research Informatics	1	$109,400	$109,400	$109,400
Associate Director, Biostatistician	1	$175,000	$175,000	$175,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Francisco, California	42	$57,782	$162,261	$186,846
Huntsville, Alabama	7	$78,000	$100,325	$114,109
Foster City, California	1	$154,669	$154,669	$154,669
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania	1	$159,985	$159,985	$159,985
Fremont, California	1	$175,115	$175,115	$175,115
Kirkland, Washington	1	$174,029	$174,029	$174,029

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