Question 1

Does Pacific Whale Foundation sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pacific Whale Foundation has filed 2 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 2 total positions. The median salary for Pacific Whale Foundation's sponsored positions is $109,034.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Pacific Whale Foundation pay?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Whale Foundation pays a median H-1B salary of $109,034 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 Pacific Whale Foundation's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Pacific Whale Foundation also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pacific Whale Foundation 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 Pacific Whale Foundation an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Pacific Whale Foundation 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2026	1	1	0	0
2019	1	1	0	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Chief Research Scientist I-200-26141-935873	$144,872	Wailuku, HI	May 21, 2026	Certified
CHIEF RESEARCH SCIENTIST I-200-19071-170620	$73,195	Wailuku, HI	Mar 14, 2019	Certified

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