Central Garden & Pet

Visa Rank: 18,127 | LCA for H-1B: 2 | LC for Green Card: 1 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 2 | Denied or withdrawn: 1

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, Central Garden & Pet did not file any labor petitions for H-1B visas, green cards, or any requests for prevailing wage determination.

Important Update(12/16/2025): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Central Garden & Pet filed 3 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 3 were approved and 0 were denied.

Number of Employees: 70
Founded: 1980 - Main Office: Walnut Creek, CA - NAICS Industry: Machinery, Equipment, and Durable Goods Manufacturing
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Central Garden & Pet filed 2 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 1 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Central Garden & Pet was ranked number 18,127 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 1 LC was denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Central Garden & Pet can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Central Garden & Pet. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Central Garden & Pet submitted 5 LCAs and LCs during fiscal year 2025. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Overview of the backgrounds of foreign workers sponsored by Central Garden & Pet for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 categories in each field along with the number of workers. The fields include citizenship, colleges attended, degrees earned, fields of study, and visa status.

Citizenship: where they came from

Class of Admission: current visa status

H-1B(2)

Degree: Highest Education achieved

Master's(2)

Major: Major field(s) of study

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Central Garden & Pet. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025 2000
2024 5000
2023 1000
2022 3000
2021 4000
2019 1000
2018 3000

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
20250010
20242000

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 3
2024 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 3
2023 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2
2022 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2
2021 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 3
2019 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1
2018 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary Prevailing Wage
2025 $102,000 $132,000 $114,109
2024 $130,201 $125,618 $95,326
2023 $112,845 N/A $98,124
2022 $122,783 N/A N/A
2021 $129,434 N/A N/A
2019 $134,000 N/A N/A
2018 $132,890 N/A N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Central Garden & Pet on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Central Garden & Pet reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Central Garden & Pet for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Central Garden & Pet has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Software Developers(5)Information Security Engineers(1)Data Scientists(1)Business Intelligence Analysts(1)

Green Card Occupations

Computer Systems Analysts(2)Data Scientists(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Computer Systems Analysts(2)Information Security Analysts(1)Data Scientists(1)Computer Network Support Specialists(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Supply Chain Developer(1)Sr. Solution Architect(1)Sr. Manager, Data Engineering(1)Sr. Analyst Supply Chain Technology (Developer)(1)It Security Administrator(1)Data Scientist(1)Business Integration Analyst(1)Ab Initio Developer(1)

Green Card Job Titles

Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Technology(1)Senior Manager, Data Engineering(1)Abinitio Developer(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Technology(1)Senior Manager, Data Engineering(1)Information Security Administrator(1)AbInitio Developer(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Central Garden & Pet authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Central Garden & Pet. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Mary Wuestenberg - Director Of Talent Acquisition [+]
1340 Treat Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA

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Melissa Mccance - Human Resources Director [+]
1340 Treat Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Kylie Hill [+]
1340 Treat Blvd Walnut Creek, California

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:1340 Treat Blvd Walnut Creek, CA 94597

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Schaumburg,IL(5)Woodstock,GA(1)Atlanta,GA(1)Walnut Creek,CA(1)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Schaumberg,IL(2)Schaumburg,Il(1)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Schaumburg,IL(3)Atlanta,GA(1)Walnut Creek,CA(1)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Walnut Creek CA 2 0 7 0 5 0 15 0 15

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Central Garden & Pet sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Central Garden & Pet has filed 2 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Central Garden & Pet sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Central Garden & Pet has filed one LC for employment based green card positions.

Is Central Garden & Pet an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Central Garden & Pet is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Central Garden & Pet typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Supply Chain Developer(1), Sr. Solution Architect(1), Sr. Manager, Data Engineering(1), Sr. Analyst Supply Chain Technology (Developer)(1), It Security Administrator(1), Data Scientist(1). The most common roles for green card positions are Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Technology(1), Senior Manager, Data Engineering(1), Abinitio Developer(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 1 - Average Review Score: 5.0 -

Rate and Review Central Garden & Pet



★★★★★ - - - - 3/5/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Career Growth Opportunities, Job Security and Stability, Good Work-Life Balance
Things I don't like: Unclear Company Direction or Leadership Issues, Lack of Employee Recognition, Workplace Discrimination or Lack of Diversity


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For additional information, visit DOL Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call their toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
Employer: Central Garden & Pet
Review Result: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 votes

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