Question 1

Does Rocket Lab USA, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has filed 17 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 18 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $155,000.

Question 2

Does Rocket Lab USA, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 501 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Rocket Lab USA, Inc. sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has filed 17 LCAs covering 18 H-1B positions, and 4 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'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 Rocket Lab USA, Inc.?

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. Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 501 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 Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s green card commitment rate is 26.7%, 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	7	0
2025	5	0
2024	3	1
2023	2	3

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Senior Development Engineer - Neutron	3	$108,800	$108,800	$108,800
Director Of Systems And Mission Architecture	3	$220,000	$220,000	$231,132
Director Of Space Systems Operations	2	$231,000	$231,000	$231,000
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering	2	$152,023	$152,523	$153,023
Senior Plm Administrator - Teamcenter	2	$155,000	$155,000	$155,000
Erp Team Lead	1	$129,667	$129,667	$129,667
Senior Gnc Engineer – Mission Formulation	1	$170,000	$170,000	$170,000
Senior Gnc Engineer Ii	1	$173,400	$173,400	$173,400
Senior Integration & Test Engineer I	1	$120,810	$120,810	$120,810
Solutions Architect	1	$173,400	$173,400	$173,400

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Long Beach, California	19	$120,810	$156,000	$231,132
Middle River, Maryland	3	$108,800	$108,800	$108,800

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