Question 1

Does Valley Queen Cheese Factory sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Valley Queen Cheese Factory has filed 6 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 17 total positions. The median salary for Valley Queen Cheese Factory's sponsored positions is $47,075.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Valley Queen Cheese Factory pay?

Accepted Answer

Valley Queen Cheese Factory pays a median H-1B salary of $47,075 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 Valley Queen Cheese Factory's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Valley Queen Cheese Factory also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Valley Queen Cheese Factory has filed 40 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 Valley Queen Cheese Factory an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Valley Queen Cheese Factory 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
2021	2	2
2019	1	1
2018	1	1
2017	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Operations Research Analyst I-200-25154-045636	$58,448	Milbank, SD	Jun 3, 2025	Certified
Cheese Production Scientist I-200-21200-469262	$56,503	Milbank, SD	Jul 19, 2021	Certified
Cheese Production Scientist I-200-21200-469264	$49,149	Milbank, SD	Jul 19, 2021	Certified
CHEESE PRODUCTION SCIENTIST I-200-19213-256580	$40,000	MILBANK, SD	Aug 15, 2019	Certified
CHEESE PRODUCTION SCIENTIST I-200-18044-980733	$45,000	MILBANK, SD	Feb 14, 2018	Certified
CHEESE PRODUCTION SCIENTIST I-200-17065-870452	$45,000	MILBANK, SD	Mar 6, 2017	CERTIFIED

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