Question 1

Does Shell Exploration AND Production Company sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shell Exploration AND Production Company has filed 18 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 18 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Shell Exploration AND Production Company's sponsored positions is $132,550.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Shell Exploration AND Production Company pay?

Accepted Answer

Shell Exploration AND Production Company LCA & H1B Filings

Q: What H-1B salary does Shell Exploration AND Production Company pay?

Shell Exploration AND Production Company pays a median H-1B salary of $132,550 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 Shell Exploration AND Production Company's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Shell Exploration AND Production Company H-1B sponsorship data, including all Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visa workers. Sourced from Department of Labor disclosure records. See approval rates, salary levels, and filing history below.

Sponsors H1Bs?

Yes

2025 LCA filings

0

Median H1B salary

$132,550

H1B Dependent?

No

Question 3

Does Shell Exploration AND Production Company also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Shell Exploration AND Production Company does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

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 Shell Exploration AND Production Company an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Shell Exploration AND Production Company 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2017	16	13	0	3
2016	2	1	1	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
GEOPHYSICIST I-200-17256-533682	$122,700	HOUSTON, TX	Sep 19, 2017	WITHDRAWN
GEOPHYSICIST I-200-17262-997844	$122,700	HOUSTON, TX	Sep 19, 2017	CERTIFIED
EAST AREA MANAGER I-200-17143-083982	$269,000	HOUSTON, TX	Jun 6, 2017	CERTIFIED
TECHNICAL SAFETY SPECIALIST I-200-17125-995150	$116,600	HOUSTON, TX	May 12, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR RESERVOIR ENGINEER I-200-17101-690733	$200,500	HOUSTON, TX	Apr 20, 2017	CERTIFIED
EXPLORATION GEOSCIENTIST I-200-17076-466085	$123,600	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 23, 2017	CERTIFIED
EXPLORATION GEOSCIENTIST I-200-17082-767023	$153,800	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 23, 2017	CERTIFIED
GEOMECHANIST I-200-17073-835333	$133,600	NEW ORLEANS, LA	Mar 20, 2017	CERTIFIED
EXPLORATION GEOSCIENTIST I-200-17072-717098	$153,800	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 20, 2017	WITHDRAWN
RESERVOIR ENGINEER I-200-17073-862700	$133,600	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 20, 2017	CERTIFIED
PRODUCTION GEOLOGIST I-200-17071-444551	$132,000	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 16, 2017	CERTIFIED
GEOPHYSICIST I-200-17066-868745	$117,000	NEW ORLEANS, LA	Mar 7, 2017	CERTIFIED
GEOPHYSICIST I-200-17058-933053	$117,000	NEW ORLEANS, LA	Mar 7, 2017	WITHDRAWN
RESERVOIR ENGINEER I-200-17057-718767	$133,100	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 7, 2017	CERTIFIED
PRODUCTION SEISMOLOGIST I-200-17057-222397	$114,500	NEW ORLEANS, LA	Mar 7, 2017	CERTIFIED
PETROPHYSICAL ENGINEER/GEOMECHANICIST I-200-17054-975744	$131,100	NEW ORLEANS, LA	Mar 6, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROCESSING GEOPHYSICIST I-200-16357-190294	$135,600	HOUSTON, TX	Dec 22, 2016	CERTIFIED
PROCESSING GEOPHYSICIST I-200-16347-193016	$135,600	HOUSTON, TX	Dec 20, 2016	DENIED

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