Question 1

Does SGS sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SGS has filed 5 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 5 total positions. The median salary for SGS's sponsored positions is $115,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does SGS pay?

Accepted Answer

SGS pays a median H-1B salary of $115,000 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 SGS's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does SGS also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SGS has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

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 SGS an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, SGS 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.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
SENIOR GEOLOGIST I-200-17117-946966	$108,960	HOUSTON, TX	Jun 29, 2017	CERTIFIED
PRINCIPAL RESERVOIR ENGINEER I-200-17080-132216	$115,000	AUSTIN, TX	Mar 21, 2017	CERTIFIED
SENIOR ANALYST SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT I-200-17027-284668	$111,995	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 9, 2017	CERTIFIED
PRINCIPAL RESEARCH GEOPHYSICIST I-200-17028-439284	$180,000	AUSTIN, TX	Mar 9, 2017	CERTIFIED
RESEARCHER RESERVOIR GEOLOGY AND PETROPHYSICS I-200-17050-776081	$118,000	AUSTIN, TX	Mar 9, 2017	CERTIFIED

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