Question 1

Does Westlake Chemical Corporation sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Westlake Chemical Corporation has filed 7 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 7 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Westlake Chemical Corporation's sponsored positions is $89,586.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Westlake Chemical Corporation pay?

Accepted Answer

Westlake Chemical Corporation pays a median H-1B salary of $89,586 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 Westlake Chemical Corporation's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Westlake Chemical Corporation also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Westlake Chemical Corporation has filed 1 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 Westlake Chemical Corporation an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Westlake Chemical Corporation 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.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
ANALYST SR.- TECHNICAL BWBI I-200-17214-125211	$85,000	HOUSTON, TX	Aug 4, 2017	CERTIFIED
ANALYST SR.-FUNCTIONAL SAP CO I-200-17200-098334	$85,000	HOUSTON, TX	Jul 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
ANALYST SR. - FUNCTIONAL MM (MATERIALS MANAGEMENT) I-200-17165-732497	$83,103	HOUSTON, TX	Jun 15, 2017	CERTIFIED
ANALYST PRINCIPAL - FUNCTIONAL PP I-200-17101-563065	$102,731	HOUSTON, TX	Apr 13, 2017	CERTIFIED
ENGINEER SR. - PROCESS CONTROL I-200-17072-074504	$89,586	SULPHUR, LA	Mar 13, 2017	CERTIFIED
ENGINEER SR. - PROCESS CONTROL I-200-17067-408766	$163,000	SULPHUR, LA	Mar 9, 2017	CERTIFIED
IS DIRECTOR - ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS I-200-17009-357248	$175,906	HOUSTON, TX	Mar 2, 2017	CERTIFIED

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