Question 1

Does Pixar sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pixar has filed 58 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 58 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $90,616.

Question 2

Does Pixar sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pixar has filed 25 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Pixar sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Pixar has filed 58 LCAs covering 58 H-1B positions, and 25 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Pixar'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 Pixar?

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. Pixar's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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 Pixar's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Pixar's green card commitment rate is 62.9%, 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
2026	2	0
2025	9	0
2024	4	0
2023	1	3
2022	1	0
2021	6	1
2020	0	4
2019	8	3
2018	11	1
2017	14	6
2016	1	7

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Animator	11	$58,011	$81,224	$113,610
Technical Director	6	$78,000	$92,758	$115,000
Fix Animator	5	$52,645	$58,011	$79,789
Senior Software Engineer	4	$130,906	$178,564	$213,512
Story Artist	4	$49,400	$89,118	$117,541
Lead Software Engineer	3	$131,165	$151,590	$189,000
Animator I	3	$85,010	$94,453	$94,453
Story Artist Ii	3	$124,072	$138,965	$138,965
Character Designer	2	$60,008	$61,006	$62,005
Senior Scientist	2	$209,787	$209,787	$209,787

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Emeryville, California	79	$49,400	$81,800	$218,421
Seattle, Washington	4	$113,110	$180,000	$189,000

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