Question 1

Does Sandia National Laboratories sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sandia National Laboratories has filed 30 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 30 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $85,700.

Question 2

Does Sandia National Laboratories sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Sandia National Laboratories does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Sandia National Laboratories sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Sandia National Laboratories has filed 30 LCAs covering 30 H-1B positions. The filing history chart above shows how Sandia National Laboratories'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 Sandia National Laboratories?

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. 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 Sandia National Laboratories's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Sandia National Laboratories's green card commitment rate is 0%, 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
2017	14	0
2016	10	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Postdoctoral Appointee	8	$61,400	$85,700	$85,700
Postdoctoral Appointee (Combustion Chemistry)	2	$85,700	$85,700	$85,700
Senior Computer Scientist	2	$122,000	$122,000	$122,000
Senior R&D Computer Scientist	2	$123,500	$125,900	$128,300
Postdoctoral Appointee (Engine Combustion Research)	1	$85,700	$85,700	$85,700
Postdoctoral Appointee (High Pressure Combustion Chemistry)	1	$85,700	$85,700	$85,700
Postdoctoral Appointee (Hydrogen And Materials Science)	1	$85,700	$85,700	$85,700
Postdoctoral Appointee (Magnetic Materials)	1	$85,700	$85,700	$85,700
Computer Scientist	1	$118,000	$118,000	$118,000
Postdoctoral Appointee (Nanophotonics)	1	$85,700	$85,700	$85,700

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Albuquerque, New Mexico	14	$85,700	$85,700	$124,500
Livermore, California	13	$85,700	$85,700	$128,300
Emeryville, California	3	$60,300	$61,400	$73,300

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