The Salk Institute For Biological Studies

Visa Rank: 2,912 | LCA for H-1B: 39 | LC for Green Card: 0 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 0 | Denied or withdrawn: 3

Overview

Update(5/19/26): In fiscal year 2026, The Salk Institute For Biological Studies filed 8 LCAs for H-1B visas, no labor petitions for green cards, and no 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, The Salk Institute For Biological Studies filed 30 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 30 were approved and 0 were denied.

Main Office: La Jolla, CA - NAICS Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

The Salk Institute For Biological Studies filed 39 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 0 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. The Salk Institute For Biological Studies was ranked number 2,912 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 3 LCAs were denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before The Salk Institute For Biological Studies 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 The Salk Institute For Biological Studies. 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, The Salk Institute For Biological Studies submitted 47 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 The Salk Institute For Biological Studies 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.

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by The Salk Institute For Biological Studies. 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 29037
2024 22030
2023 260411
2022 280530
2021 350117
2020 35004
2019 37012
2018 27101
2017 32022

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
No records found.

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 17 0 8 0 3 0 30 0 30
2024 15 0 2 0 2 0 20 0 20
2023 17 0 8 0 1 0 28 0 28
2022 20 0 7 0 1 0 28 0 28

* 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 $83,026 N/A N/A
2024 $71,258 N/A $97,074
2023 $76,132 N/A N/A
2022 $71,921 N/A N/A
2021 $65,094 N/A N/A
2020 $63,353 N/A N/A
2019 $60,690 N/A N/A
2018 $58,522 N/A N/A
2017 $55,065 N/A N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by The Salk Institute For Biological Studies 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 The Salk Institute For Biological Studies 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 The Salk Institute For Biological Studies 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 The Salk Institute For Biological Studies has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Molecular and Cellular Biologists(65)Biological Technicians(14)Soil and Plant Scientists(13)Biochemists and Biophysicists(12)Biological Scientists, All Other(8)Bioinformatics Scientists(7)Natural Sciences Managers(2)Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists(1)Geneticists(1)

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Prevailing Wage Occupations

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H-1B Job Titles

Postdoctoral Fellow(67)Staff Scientist(8)Research Assistant Ii(6)Research Scientist(6)Research Assistant Iii(5)Senior Research Associate(5)Senior Translational Specialist(3)Sr. Postdoctoral Fellow(3)Sr. Research Scientist(3)Staff Researcher(3)

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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of The Salk Institute For Biological Studies authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of The Salk Institute For Biological Studies. 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

Marriory Merma Paniura - Sr. Immigration Advisor [+]
10010 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA

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Mitchell Furumoto - Manager Of Immigration Services [+]
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Green Card Job Contacts

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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:10010 N Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

La Jolla,CA(121)San Diego,CA(2)

Green Card Job Work Sites

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Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

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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*
La Jolla CA 69 0 25 0 7 0 106 0 106

*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 The Salk Institute For Biological Studies sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, The Salk Institute For Biological Studies has filed 39 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has The Salk Institute For Biological Studies sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

We have no records that The Salk Institute For Biological Studies has filed any LCs for green card positions since 2017. However, it has filed LCAs for H-1B Visa positions or have submitted prevailing wage determination requests. We suggest you contact the employer directly for answers.

Is The Salk Institute For Biological Studies an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, The Salk Institute For Biological Studies 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 The Salk Institute For Biological Studies typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Postdoctoral Fellow(67), Staff Scientist(8), Research Assistant Ii(6), Research Scientist(6), Research Assistant Iii(5), Senior Research Associate(5).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 4 - Average Review Score: 3.8 -

Rate and Review The Salk Institute For Biological Studies



★★★☆☆ - - - - 7/3/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Training and Professional Development, Career Growth Opportunities, Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives
Things I don't like: Negative or Toxic Work Culture, Lack of Employee Recognition, Unclear Company Direction or Leadership Issues




★★★★★ - - - - 6/20/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Training and Professional Development, Job Security and Stability, Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives
Things I don't like: Insufficient Health Benefits, Limited Career Advancement Opportunities, Lack of Employee Recognition




★★★☆☆ - - - - 5/2/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Transparent Communication from Management, Supportive Management, Strong Team Collaboration
Things I don't like: Negative or Toxic Work Culture, No Bonuses or Performance Incentives, No Training or Development Opportunities





★★★★☆ - - - - 4/4/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Clear Company Vision and Leadership, Reasonal Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Access to Modern Tools and Technology
Things I don't like: Low Salary Raises, Workplace Discrimination or Lack of Diversity, Unsupportive or Toxic Management

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Employer: The Salk Institute For Biological Studies
Review Result: 3.8 out of 5 stars 4 votes

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