Question 1

Does STIHL sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. STIHL has filed 2 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 2 total positions. The median salary for STIHL's sponsored positions is $96,232.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does STIHL pay?

Accepted Answer

STIHL pays a median H-1B salary of $96,232 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 STIHL's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does STIHL also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. STIHL has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 50% 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 STIHL an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, STIHL 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2024	1	1	0	0
2023	1	1	0	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Development Engineer I-200-24220-251518	$90,900	Virginia Beach, VA	Aug 7, 2024	Certified
Engineering Project Manager I-200-23138-036431	$101,563	Virginia Beach, VA	May 18, 2023	Certified

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