Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shell Exploration & Production Company has filed 10 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 10 total positions. The median salary for Shell Exploration & Production Company's sponsored positions is $143,650.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Shell Exploration & Production Company pays a median H-1B salary of $143,650 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 & Production Company's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Shell Exploration & Production Company also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Shell Exploration & 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 & Production Company an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Shell Exploration & 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
2025	3	3
2024	3	3
2023	4	4

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Graduate Petroleum Engineer I-200-25156-058828	$140,800	Houston, TX	Jun 5, 2025	Certified
Exploration Geoscientist I-200-25115-906291	$149,600	Houston, TX	Apr 25, 2025	Certified
Reservoir Engineer I-200-25069-760657	$159,000	Houston, TX	Mar 10, 2025	Certified
Geophysicist I-200-24242-303136	$154,000	Houston, TX	Aug 29, 2024	Certified
Petroleum Engineer-RE I-200-24144-029872	$138,000	Houston, TX	May 23, 2024	Certified
Geoinformation Analyst I-200-24134-988521	$120,000	Houston, TX	May 13, 2024	Certified
Subsurface Geoscientist I-200-23211-224959	$146,500	Houston, TX	Jul 30, 2023	Certified
Exploration Geoscientist I-200-23159-089701	$165,000	Houston, TX	Jun 8, 2023	Certified
Reservoir Engineer I-200-23159-089612	$140,000	Houston, TX	Jun 8, 2023	Certified
Technical Data Analyst I-200-23125-997854	$119,000	Houston, TX	May 5, 2023	Certified

Shell Exploration & Production Company — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

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