Question 1

Does Westat sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Westat has filed 37 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 37 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $91,700.

Question 2

Does Westat sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Westat has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 88 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Westat sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Westat has filed 37 LCAs covering 37 H-1B positions, and 3 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Westat'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 Westat?

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. Westat's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 88 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 Westat's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Westat's green card commitment rate is 23.1%, 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	2	0
2024	3	0
2023	3	0
2022	2	0
2021	2	0
2020	2	1
2019	6	1
2018	9	0
2017	8	0
2016	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Survey Sampling Statistician	10	$59,000	$69,200	$92,000
Systems Analyst	7	$82,326	$114,316	$158,000
Survey Methodologist	4	$60,000	$83,004	$104,100
.Net Systems Developer Ii	2	$96,012	$96,012	$96,012
Survey Statistician	2	$62,000	$64,250	$66,500
Operations Researcher / Analyst	1	$104,416	$104,416	$104,416
Research Associate - Transportation And Operation Safety	1	$81,515	$81,515	$81,515
Senior Data Scientist	1	$101,316	$101,316	$101,316
Senior Study Director	1	$115,502	$115,502	$115,502
Statistician	1	$92,100	$92,100	$92,100

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Rockville, Maryland	37	$59,000	$81,806	$158,000
Colorado Springs, Colorado	1	$96,012	$96,012	$96,012
Gaithersburg, Maryland	1	$69,200	$69,200	$69,200
Rockville, District of Columbia	1	$92,100	$92,100	$92,100

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