Question 1

Does Watkins Manufacturing sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Watkins Manufacturing has filed 6 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 6 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $141,500.

Question 2

Does Watkins Manufacturing sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Watkins Manufacturing has filed 1 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 517 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Watkins Manufacturing sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Watkins Manufacturing has filed 6 LCAs covering 6 H-1B positions, and 1 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Watkins Manufacturing's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Watkins Manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Watkins Manufacturing's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 517 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Watkins Manufacturing's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Watkins Manufacturing's green card commitment rate is 50%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2025	3	0
2024	3	0
2023	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Sr. Program Manager, Tariff Mitigation	3	$153,000	$153,000	$153,000
Engineer, Firmware	2	$122,893	$122,893	$122,893
Sr. Industrial Product Designer	1	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Vista, California	4	$122,893	$171,080	$171,080
San Diego, California	2	$153,000	$153,000	$153,000
New Hudson, Michigan	1	$153,000	$153,000	$153,000

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