Question 1

Does The Land Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Land Institute has filed 5 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 5 total positions. The median salary for The Land Institute's sponsored positions is $80,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does The Land Institute pay?

Accepted Answer

The Land Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $80,000 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 The Land Institute's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does The Land Institute also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Land Institute has filed 2 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 The Land Institute an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, The Land Institute 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
2026	1	1
2025	1	1
2018	1	1
2017	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Soil & Plant Research Scientist II I-200-26058-669200	$82,000	Salina, KS	Feb 27, 2026	Certified
Natural Science Research Director I-200-25035-665470	$110,000	Salina, KS	Feb 4, 2025	Certified
PLANT BREEDER-PERENNIAL SORGHUM PLANT SCIENTIST I-200-18268-428302	$48,925	SALINA, KS	Sep 25, 2018	Certified
LEAD RESEARCHER-PERENNIAL WHEAT I-200-17241-964606	$80,000	SALINA, KS	Aug 29, 2017	CERTIFIED
LEAD RESEARCHER-PERENNIAL WHEAT I-200-17079-508113	$80,000	SALINA, KS	Mar 20, 2017	CERTIFIED

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