Question 1

Does Ferris State University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ferris State University has filed 24 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 24 total positions. The median salary for Ferris State University's sponsored positions is $63,469.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Ferris State University pay?

Accepted Answer

Ferris State University pays a median H-1B salary of $63,469 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 Ferris State University's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Ferris State University also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ferris State University has filed 4 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 Ferris State University an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Ferris State University 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Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn
2025	6	6	0
2024	2	2	0
2023	3	3	0
2021	2	2	0
2019	1	1	0
2018	4	4	0
2017	6	4	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Finance Information System Analyst I-200-25346-479554	$58,968	Big Rapids, MI	Dec 12, 2025	Certified
Data Analyst - Pharmaceutical Sciences I-200-25251-294387	$60,000	Grand Rapids, MI	Sep 8, 2025	Certified
Advanced Chemical Analyst I-200-25239-270705	$62,000	Big Rapids, MI	Aug 27, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology I-200-25206-201452	$112,000	Big Rapids, MI	Jul 25, 2025	Certified
Application Analyst I-200-25206-200989	$58,000	Big Rapids, MI	Jul 25, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology I-200-25190-162996	$112,000	Big Rapids, MI	Jul 9, 2025	Certified
Adjunct Professor of Architecture I-200-24227-268099	$57,000	Big Rapids, MI	Aug 14, 2024	Certified
Data Analyst I-200-24067-779207	$64,938	Big Rapids, MI	Mar 7, 2024	Certified
Associate Professor of Public Health I-200-23195-190938	$66,100	Big Rapids, MI	Jul 14, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor of Digital Media I-200-23152-068191	$55,400	Big Rapids, MI	Jun 1, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-23082-872349	$77,250	Big Rapids, MI	Mar 23, 2023	Certified
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology I-200-21209-489021	$75,450	Big Rapids, MI	Jul 28, 2021	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-21060-110636	$107,177	Big Rapids, MI	Mar 1, 2021	Certified
IT CYBER SECURITY ANALYST I-200-19050-690498	$47,000	Big Rapids, MI	Feb 19, 2019	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR I-200-18360-427817	$81,841	BIG RAPIDS, MI	Dec 26, 2018	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR I-200-18180-852081	$109,000	BIG RAPIDS, MI	Jul 2, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-18180-879999	$108,000	BIG RAPIDS, MI	Jul 2, 2018	Certified
ADJUNCT SOCIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR I-200-18163-409634	$47,358	BIG RAPIDS, MI	Jun 12, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-17304-808157	$55,000	BIG RAPIDS, MI	Oct 31, 2017	Withdrawn
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-17304-849919	$55,000	BIG RAPIDS, MI	Oct 31, 2017	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-17303-236995	$55,000	BIG RAPIDS, MI	Oct 30, 2017	Withdrawn
IT SECURITY ANALYST I-200-17144-480410	$47,000	BIG RAPIDS, MI	Jun 6, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS I-200-17144-725700	$75,276	BIG RAPIDS, MI	May 24, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF OPTOMETRY I-200-17136-126314	$111,565	BIG RAPIDS, MI	May 16, 2017	CERTIFIED

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