Question 1

Does Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory has filed 92 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 92 total positions across 6 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $94,520.

Question 2

Does Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 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 54 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory has filed 92 LCAs covering 92 H-1B positions, and 1 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory'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 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory?

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. Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 54 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 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's green card commitment rate is 1.7%, 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	3	0
2025	17	0
2024	17	0
2023	8	0
2022	2	0
2021	5	0
2019	14	0
2018	8	0
2017	15	1
2016	3	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Astrophysicist	19	$73,884	$97,671	$125,322
Physicist	11	$66,317	$82,721	$103,337
Astronomer	11	$67,643	$82,721	$121,159
It Specialist (Appsw)	4	$94,520	$96,096	$97,671
Investment Analyst	3	$100,035	$100,035	$100,035
Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)	2	$71,987	$76,158	$80,328
It Specialist (Back Office Developer)	2	$101,375	$104,755	$108,134
Deputy Director	2	$141,022	$170,226	$199,430
Education Specialist	2	$54,576	$54,576	$54,576
It Specialist (Application Software)	2	$89,527	$92,706	$95,884

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Cambridge, Massachusetts	56	$63,705	$103,337	$216,000
Washington, District of Columbia	20	$55,000	$99,618	$300,000
Amado, Arizona	5	$73,884	$87,940	$125,133
New York, New York	4	$54,576	$59,093	$124,189
Edgewater, Maryland	3	$71,452	$74,584	$82,017
Front Royal, Virginia	3	$82,764	$121,485	$139,395
Hillcrest Heights, Maryland	1	$70,685	$70,685	$70,685
Massachusetts	1	$88,237	$88,237	$88,237

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