Question 1

Does SCAG sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SCAG has filed 19 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 19 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $98,155.

Question 2

Does SCAG sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SCAG has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 245 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does SCAG sponsor?

Accepted Answer

SCAG has filed 19 LCAs covering 19 H-1B positions, and 8 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how SCAG'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 SCAG?

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. SCAG's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 245 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 SCAG's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

SCAG's green card commitment rate is 80%, 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
2025	3	0
2024	3	2
2023	3	1
2022	0	1
2021	3	1
2020	0	2
2019	4	0
2017	3	0
2016	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Transportation Modeler	3	$68,250	$73,632	$77,760
Assistant Regional Planner	2	$68,000	$70,223	$72,446
Senior Application Developer	2	$131,250	$138,831	$146,411
Senior Network Engineer	2	$133,000	$139,706	$146,411
Associate Regional Planner	2	$98,155	$100,027	$101,899
Gis Application Developer	2	$115,000	$130,498	$145,995
Regional Planner	1	$71,198	$71,198	$71,198
Associate Modeler	1	$91,000	$91,000	$91,000
Associate Transportation Modeler	1	$88,900	$88,900	$88,900
Application Developer	1	$91,395	$91,395	$91,395

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