Question 1

Does WESTERN SEMINARY sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WESTERN SEMINARY has filed 5 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 5 total positions. The median salary for WESTERN SEMINARY's sponsored positions is $73,674.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does WESTERN SEMINARY pay?

Accepted Answer

WESTERN SEMINARY pays a median H-1B salary of $73,674 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 WESTERN SEMINARY's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does WESTERN SEMINARY also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, WESTERN SEMINARY 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 WESTERN SEMINARY an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, WESTERN SEMINARY 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2017	2	1	1	0
2016	3	1	2	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COUNSELING I-200-17230-609190	$55,000	PORTLAND, OR	Aug 18, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COUNSELING I-200-17033-826059	$55,000	PORTLAND, OR	Aug 14, 2017	DENIED
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR I-203-16308-996335	$88,400	PORTLAND, OR	Nov 3, 2016	CERTIFIED
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR I-203-16306-597572	$73,674	PORTLAND, OR	Nov 1, 2016	DENIED
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR I-203-16301-042397	$73,674	PORTLAND, OR	Oct 27, 2016	DENIED

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