Question 1

Does The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute has filed 9 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 9 total positions. The median salary for The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute's sponsored positions is $83,348.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute pay?

Accepted Answer

The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute LCA & H1B Filings

Q: What H-1B salary does The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute pay?

The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $83,348 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 Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute H-1B sponsorship data, including all Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visa workers. Sourced from Department of Labor disclosure records. See approval rates, salary levels, and filing history below.

Sponsors H1Bs?

Yes

2025 LCA filings

1

Median H1B salary

$83,348

H1B Dependent?

No

Question 3

Does The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

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 Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research 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
2025	1	1
2024	1	1
2023	2	2
2022	1	1
2021	1	1
2018	1	1
2017	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher I-200-25339-459453	$83,200	San Francisco, CA	Dec 4, 2025	Certified
Medical Scientist (Senior Clinical Researcher) I-200-24024-664657	$93,995	San Francisco, CA	Jan 24, 2024	Certified
Clinical Data Analyst I-200-23193-185181	$76,385	San Francisco, CA	Jul 12, 2023	Certified
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher I-200-23081-870789	$83,348	San Francisco, CA	Mar 22, 2023	Certified
Research Coordinator I-200-22181-327033	$72,696	San Francisco, CA	Jun 30, 2022	Certified - Withdrawn
Medical Scientist (Senior Clinical Researcher) I-200-21148-353692	$113,922	San Francisco, CA	May 28, 2021	Certified
SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCHER I-200-17356-661690	$110,000	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Apr 26, 2018	Certified
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17072-714235	$68,744	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Mar 14, 2017	CERTIFIED
SCIENTIFIC SOFTWARE RESEARCH ANALYST I-200-17024-358110	$85,652	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Feb 3, 2017	CERTIFIED

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