Question 1

Does Smith International, LLC sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smith International, LLC has filed 44 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 44 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $88,647.

Question 2

Does Smith International, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smith International, LLC has filed 1 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Smith International, LLC sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Smith International, LLC has filed 44 LCAs covering 44 H-1B positions, and 1 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Smith International, LLC'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 Smith International, LLC?

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. Smith International, LLC's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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 Smith International, LLC's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Smith International, LLC's green card commitment rate is 4.3%, 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	6	0
2025	5	0
2024	8	0
2023	6	0
2022	0	1
2017	11	0
2016	4	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Mechanical Engineer	14	$66,040	$88,262	$120,016
Manufacturing Engineer	12	$65,354	$82,334	$103,220
Engineer In Charge	2	$90,470	$96,455	$102,440
Npd Engineer	2	$89,024	$90,519	$92,014
Design For Manufacturability Engineer	2	$134,628	$138,789	$142,950
Mechanical Engineer “ Drill Bit Design	1	$92,014	$92,014	$92,014
Quality Engineer	1	$87,022	$87,022	$87,022
Quality Process Engineer	1	$89,850	$89,850	$89,850
Reliability Engineer	1	$86,507	$86,507	$86,507
Research Engineer	1	$72,322	$72,322	$72,322

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	28	$65,354	$89,850	$142,950
Katy, Texas	13	$66,040	$151,590	$151,590
Alice, Texas	2	$90,470	$96,455	$102,440
Midland, Texas	1	$104,520	$104,520	$104,520
Provo, Utah	1	$72,322	$72,322	$72,322

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