Question 1

Does DSHS sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DSHS has filed 23 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 23 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $94,524.

Question 2

Does DSHS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, DSHS does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 3

How many visa workers does DSHS sponsor?

Accepted Answer

DSHS has filed 23 LCAs covering 23 H-1B positions. The filing history chart above shows how DSHS'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 DSHS?

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. 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 DSHS's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

DSHS's green card commitment rate is 0%, 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
2024	2	0
2023	5	0
2022	1	0
2021	2	0
2020	1	0
2019	2	0
2018	3	0
2017	4	0
2016	3	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Information Technology Specialist 5 (Its5)	2	$63,036	$63,036	$63,036
Information Technology Systems/Application Specialist 6	2	$90,432	$90,432	$90,432
Java Application Developer	2	$100,032	$100,032	$100,032
Database Administrator	1	$96,300	$96,300	$96,300
Demonstration Waiver Java Developer	1	$82,344	$82,344	$82,344
Dentist 2	1	$140,000	$140,000	$140,000
Fiscal Analyst 2	1	$44,652	$44,652	$44,652
Gis System Administrator (Its/As6)	1	$86,916	$86,916	$86,916
Information Technology Specialist 5	1	$82,728	$82,728	$82,728
Information Technology Specialist 5 (Application Developer)	1	$84,384	$84,384	$84,384

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Olympia, Washington	12	$44,652	$88,674	$114,708
Lacey, Washington	6	$63,036	$98,166	$117,785
Lakewood, Washington	3	$94,524	$104,028	$282,252
Medical Lake, Washington	1	$102,816	$102,816	$102,816
Shoreline, Washington	1	$140,000	$140,000	$140,000

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