Question 1

Does Planet sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Planet has filed 12 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 12 total positions. The median salary for Planet's sponsored positions is $123,690.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Planet pay?

Accepted Answer

Planet pays a median H-1B salary of $123,690 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 Planet's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Planet also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Planet has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 80% 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 Planet an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Planet 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.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I-203-17221-139551	$175,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Aug 9, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I-203-17202-486252	$175,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Jul 25, 2017	CERTIFIED
AEROSPACE ENGINEER I-203-17178-033401	$123,480	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Jun 28, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR OPTO-MECHANICAL ENGINEER I-200-17069-881589	$140,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Mar 17, 2017	CERTIFIED
SOFTWARE ENGINEER I-200-17052-202786	$135,700	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 25, 2017	CERTIFIED
PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER I-200-17052-061750	$115,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 25, 2017	CERTIFIED
AEROSPACE ENGINEER I-200-17052-891708	$117,600	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
WEB DEVELOPER I-200-17052-154159	$123,900	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
REL/QUALIFICATION ENGINEER I-200-17052-129475	$66,560	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING ENGINEER I-200-17052-088745	$66,560	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
MECHANICAL ENGINEER I-200-17052-078492	$90,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
LEAD, PLATFORM R&D I-200-17016-580830	$170,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Jan 18, 2017	CERTIFIED

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