Question 1

Does SOM sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SOM has filed 430 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 480 total positions across 4 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $74,455.

Question 2

Does SOM sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SOM has filed 79 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 330 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does SOM sponsor?

Accepted Answer

SOM has filed 430 LCAs covering 480 H-1B positions, and 79 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how SOM'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 SOM?

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. SOM's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 330 days. 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 SOM's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

SOM's green card commitment rate is 33.3%, 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
2026	27	0
2025	37	4
2024	43	19
2023	50	16
2022	22	3
2021	89	0
2020	8	0
2019	52	3
2018	26	19
2017	70	8
2016	6	7

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Architectural Professional	82	$52,645	$70,000	$93,850
Designer	61	$53,293	$86,466	$95,000
Intermediate Designer	60	$63,000	$72,000	$88,900
Senior Architectural Professional	32	$63,000	$77,000	$120,000
Junior Designer	23	$57,949	$61,006	$69,763
Senior Designer	19	$80,000	$95,400	$125,000
Architectural Professional (Level C)	18	$45,000	$52,000	$53,000
Junior Architectural Professional	17	$48,000	$57,961	$61,734
Architectural Professional (Level D)	12	$60,000	$66,950	$74,000
Structural Engineering Professional	12	$60,694	$70,687	$84,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
New York, New York	230	$48,000	$86,466	$180,000
Chicago, Illinois	146	$45,000	$78,000	$133,750
San Francisco, California	140	$50,000	$83,882	$140,000
Los Angeles, California	22	$56,930	$90,000	$116,709
Washington, District of Columbia	10	$57,990	$77,834	$95,018
New York City, New York	6	$70,000	$85,500	$124,000
Washington D.c., District of Columbia	2	$70,000	$82,217	$94,433
Washington, Dc, District of Columbia	2	$52,645	$52,645	$90,000
Los Angels, California	1	$93,732	$93,732	$93,732

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