Question 1

Does NW Natural sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NW Natural has filed 9 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 9 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $140,400.

Question 2

Does NW Natural sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NW Natural has filed 1 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does NW Natural sponsor?

Accepted Answer

NW Natural has filed 9 LCAs covering 9 H-1B positions, and 1 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how NW Natural'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 NW Natural?

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. NW Natural's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 NW Natural's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

NW Natural's green card commitment rate is 50%, 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	1	0
2024	4	1
2023	1	0
2022	1	0
2020	1	0
2018	1	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Business Development Associate 3	3	$130,000	$140,400	$169,575
Db Developer/Administrator 3	2	$130,002	$135,159	$140,316
Application Manager (It) - Enterprise Asset Management	1	$164,480	$164,480	$164,480
Business Planning Consultant	1	$178,297	$178,297	$178,297
Data Engineer/Data Lead And Developer	1	$140,240	$140,240	$140,240
Sap Solutions Architect	1	$173,000	$173,000	$173,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Portland, Oregon	9	$130,000	$132,715	$178,297
Boerne, Texas	1	$164,480	$164,480	$164,480

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