Question 1

Does Morehead State University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Morehead State University has filed 13 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 13 total positions. The median salary for Morehead State University's sponsored positions is $70,434.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Morehead State University pays a median H-1B salary of $70,434 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 Morehead State University's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Morehead State University also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

No, Morehead 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	3	2	0	1
2021	1	1	0	0
2020	1	1	0	0
2019	3	1	1	1
2018	1	1	0	0
2017	4	3	1	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Visiting Assistant Professor/Research Scientist I-200-25099-847984	$68,000	Morehead, KY	Apr 9, 2025	Certified
Visiting Assistant Professor/Research Scientist I-200-25066-756913	$68,000	Morehead, KY	Mar 7, 2025	Certified
Visiting Assistant Professor/Research Scientist I-200-25062-739736	$68,000	Morehead, KY	Mar 3, 2025	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor I-200-21172-413483	$71,880	Morehead, KY	Jun 20, 2021	Certified
Associate Professor I-200-20335-931156	$75,000	Morehead, KY	Nov 30, 2020	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT I-200-19101-544323	$70,434	Morehead, KY	Apr 11, 2019	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT I-200-19101-878744	$70,434	Morehead, KY	Apr 11, 2019	Withdrawn
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT I-200-19079-755818	$70,434	Morehead, KY	Apr 5, 2019	Denied
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE I-200-18102-413459	$72,000	MOREHEAD, KY	Apr 12, 2018	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR I-200-17276-308213	$70,580	MOREHEAD, KY	Oct 3, 2017	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR I-200-17241-802309	$70,580	MOREHEAD, KY	Aug 29, 2017	Certified - Withdrawn
SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEER I-200-17143-507299	$60,000	MOREHEAD, KY	May 23, 2017	CERTIFIED
SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEER I-200-17138-037000	$60,000	MOREHEAD, KY	May 18, 2017	DENIED

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