Question 1

Does State of Washington Department of Ecology sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. State of Washington Department of Ecology has filed 41 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 41 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $80,000.

Question 2

Does State of Washington Department of Ecology sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. State of Washington Department of Ecology 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 454 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does State of Washington Department of Ecology sponsor?

Accepted Answer

State of Washington Department of Ecology has filed 41 LCAs covering 41 H-1B positions, and 8 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how State of Washington Department of Ecology'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 State of Washington Department of Ecology?

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. State of Washington Department of Ecology's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 454 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 State of Washington Department of Ecology's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

State of Washington Department of Ecology's green card commitment rate is 31.8%, 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	7	0
2025	12	5
2024	6	1
2023	4	2
2022	1	0
2021	3	0
2019	5	0
2018	1	0
2017	2	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Environmental Engineer	8	$56,844	$87,500	$91,068
Environmental Specialist	5	$70,000	$75,000	$90,000
Natural Resource Scientist 3 (Ntl Estuary Prog Qa Coord)	3	$74,724	$74,724	$74,724
Regional Biosolids Coordinator (Environmental Specialist)	3	$46,884	$46,884	$51,000
Environmental Engineer 2	2	$68,076	$75,210	$82,344
Chemist 4 (Quality Assurance Officer)	2	$93,132	$93,132	$93,132
It Application Developer - Journey	2	$71,700	$85,850	$100,000
It Application Development – Journey	2	$99,024	$100,260	$101,496
It Data Management – Journey	2	$88,332	$88,332	$88,332
Environmental Specialist 4	2	$66,420	$66,900	$67,380

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Lacey, Washington	37	$51,000	$91,068	$139,901
Spokane, Washington	5	$66,420	$86,712	$86,712
Shoreline, Washington	4	$86,712	$88,668	$102,540
Olympia (Lacey), Washington	2	$46,884	$46,884	$46,884
Olympia, Washington	1	$56,256	$56,256	$56,256

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