Question 1

Does The John G Shedd Aquarium sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The John G Shedd Aquarium has filed 2 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 2 total positions. The median salary for The John G Shedd Aquarium's sponsored positions is $94,370.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does The John G Shedd Aquarium pay?

Accepted Answer

The John G Shedd Aquarium pays a median H-1B salary of $94,370 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 The John G Shedd Aquarium's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does The John G Shedd Aquarium also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The John G Shedd Aquarium has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 50% 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 The John G Shedd Aquarium an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, The John G Shedd Aquarium 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	1	1	0	0
2024	1	1	0	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Manager, Center for Species Survival: Freshwater I-200-25118-910224	$77,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 28, 2025	Certified
Director of Freshwater Research I-200-24240-295670	$111,740	Chicago, IL	Aug 27, 2024	Certified

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