Smithsonian Institution: visa sponsorship and H-1B record
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Sponsorship history
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 13 | 17 | 0 | — |
| FY2024 | 7 | 14 | 0 | — |
Also filed: E-3 Australian × 2 — a good sign for Australian (E-3), Chilean and Singaporean (H-1B1) candidates.
Roles they sponsor most
- museum curator art2 LCAs · median $84k
- research biologist2 LCAs · median $107k
- visual information specialist exhibitions graphic designer2 LCAs · median $70k
- advancement associate1 LCA · median $55k
- assistant under secretary for research programs partnershi1 LCA · median $220k
- associate director for digital strategy and engagement1 LCA · median $195k
- conservator1 LCA · median $90k
- deputy director1 LCA · median $199k
- director of individual giving gift officer1 LCA · median $124k
- director smithsonian astrophysical observatory1 LCA · median $216k
- education specialist1 LCA · median $55k
- education technician research1 LCA · median $72k
- geologist post doctoral research fellow1 LCA · median $83k
- museum specialist1 LCA · median $71k
- museum specialist1 LCA · median $99k
- post doctoral fellow1 LCA · median $71k
- postdoctoral research fellow1 LCA · median $83k
- research ecologist1 LCA · median $121k
FAQ
Does Smithsonian Institution sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Smithsonian Institution filed 21 H-1B labor condition applications in the years covered by our data, 21 of them certified by the Department of Labor.
Does Smithsonian Institution sponsor green cards?
We found no PERM labor certification filings under this name.
Is Smithsonian Institution cap-exempt?
Smithsonian Institution appears to be a regular cap-subject employer, so new H-1B workers need to be selected in the annual lottery.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.