Question 1

Does SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION has filed 14 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 16 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION's sponsored positions is $62,077.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION pay?

Accepted Answer

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION pays a median H-1B salary of $62,077 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 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 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 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn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	11	8	1	2
2016	3	2	0	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (CONSERVATION) I-200-17265-798473	$56,805	SUITLAND, MD	Sep 22, 2017	WITHDRAWN
PHYSICAL SCIENTIST (CONSERVATION) I-200-17265-500718	$56,805	WASHINGTON, DC	Sep 22, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT CURATOR OF JAPANESE ART I-200-17198-756119	$64,650	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 17, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT CURATOR OF JAPANESE ART I-200-17195-697969	$64,650	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 14, 2017	DENIED
RESEARCH SPECIALIST I-200-17156-177358	$56,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jun 6, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESEARCH SCIENTIST I-200-17136-897853	$79,720	SUITLAND, MD	May 16, 2017	CERTIFIED
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW I-200-17094-556818	$56,680	FRONT ROYAL, VA	Apr 6, 2017	CERTIFIED
IT SPECIALIST / R DEVELOPER I-200-17074-142427	$61,850	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 15, 2017	CERTIFIED
SOCIAL SCIENCE ANALYST I-200-17046-920030	$62,303	WASHINGTON, DC	Feb 15, 2017	CERTIFIED
INVESTMENT ANALYST I-200-17038-366939	$90,350	WASHINGTON, DC	Feb 7, 2017	WITHDRAWN
INVESTMENT ANALYST I-200-17038-309341	$90,350	WASHINGTON, DC	Feb 7, 2017	CERTIFIED
BIOLOGIST I-200-16327-472233	$53,545	EDGEWATER, MD	Nov 22, 2016	WITHDRAWN
BIOLOGIST I-200-16327-507239	$53,435	EDGEWATER, MD	Nov 22, 2016	CERTIFIED
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR CURATORIAL AFFAIRS I-200-16281-337174	$175,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Oct 7, 2016	CERTIFIED

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