Question 1

Does Mississippi State University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mississippi State University has filed 476 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 476 total positions across 6 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $73,000.

Question 2

Does Mississippi State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mississippi State University has filed 82 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 167 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Mississippi State University sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi State University has filed 476 LCAs covering 476 H-1B positions, and 82 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Mississippi State University's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Mississippi State University?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Mississippi State University's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 167 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Mississippi State University's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi State University's green card commitment rate is 25.6%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2026	39	0
2025	76	4
2024	73	10
2023	51	11
2022	19	7
2021	46	6
2020	13	11
2019	50	6
2018	56	14
2017	46	10
2016	7	3

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	203	$56,964	$80,000	$150,000
Postdoctoral Associate	82	$39,120	$52,150	$70,000
Assistant Research Professor	54	$55,000	$83,500	$1,156,536
Assistant Clinical Professor	12	$63,000	$139,500	$150,000
Associate Professor	12	$86,000	$116,342	$165,000
Post-Doctoral Associate	10	$35,443	$51,392	$55,650
Instructor	7	$50,690	$58,599	$70,000
Research Engineer Ii	6	$76,900	$80,488	$88,504
Assistant Teaching Professor	6	$49,500	$65,000	$84,000
Senior Research Associate	6	$55,000	$62,500	$71,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Mississippi State, Mississippi	397	$34,400	$80,000	$190,000
Starkville, Mississippi	70	$49,875	$85,883	$150,000
Ms State, Mississippi	24	$33,500	$83,000	$105,810
Stoneville, Mississippi	9	$52,000	$90,000	$1,156,536
Ms. State, Mississippi	7	$45,573	$74,700	$98,000
Pearl, Mississippi	6	$88,562	$140,000	$142,870
Poplarville, Mississippi	5	$55,000	$70,000	$87,000
Leland, Mississippi	4	$50,500	$71,375	$94,556
Miss. State, Mississippi	4	$89,000	$91,000	$120,000
Pascagoula, Mississippi	4	$47,733	$51,719	$60,000
Crystal Springs, Mississippi	4	$95,000	$95,000	$95,000
Meridian, Mississippi	3	$56,964	$92,475	$115,000
Raymond, Mississippi	3	$87,000	$87,000	$87,000
Newport News, Virginia	3	$62,878	$67,018	$73,830
Batavia, Illinois	2	$60,552	$60,552	$60,552

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