Question 1

Does Search Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Search Institute has filed 4 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 4 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Search Institute's sponsored positions is $66,227.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Search Institute pay?

Accepted Answer

Search Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $66,227 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 Search Institute's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Search Institute also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Search Institute 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 Search Institute an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Search Institute 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
2025	1	1
2023	1	1
2021	1	1
2017	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Scientist I-200-25315-396866	$79,768	Bothell, WA	Nov 11, 2025	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-23080-865643	$70,304	Bothell, WA	Mar 21, 2023	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-21208-485118	$62,150	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 27, 2021	Certified
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17286-195874	$47,798	MINNEAPOLIS, MN	Oct 24, 2017	Certified

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