Question 1

Does New Mexico Highlands University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New Mexico Highlands University has filed 11 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 11 total positions. The median salary for New Mexico Highlands University's sponsored positions is $53,499.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does New Mexico Highlands University pay?

Accepted Answer

New Mexico Highlands University pays a median H-1B salary of $53,499 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 New Mexico Highlands University's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does New Mexico Highlands University also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, New Mexico Highlands 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
2025	2	2
2024	1	1
2023	2	2
2021	3	3
2019	1	1
2018	1	1
2017	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Assistant Professor of Physical and Computational Chemistry I-200-25174-121088	$58,350	Las Vegas, NM	Jun 23, 2025	Certified
Visiting Associate Professor of Environmental Geology-GIS I-200-25021-632703	$56,650	Las Vegas, NM	Jan 21, 2025	Certified
Performance Training Track Coach I-200-24109-903843	$36,900	Las Vegas, NM	Apr 18, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction I-200-23205-210355	$43,010	Las Vegas, NM	Jul 24, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor of Political Science I-200-23144-050634	$56,650	Las Vegas, NM	May 24, 2023	Certified
Performance Training Track Coach I-200-21209-487820	$31,200	Las Vegas, NM	Jul 28, 2021	Certified
Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Education I-200-21124-286916	$50,499	Las Vegas, NM	May 4, 2021	Certified
Assistant Professor. Of Chemistry I-200-21088-180974	$53,499	Las Vegas, NM	Mar 29, 2021	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION I-203-19221-455481	$56,000	LAS VEGAS, NM	Aug 9, 2019	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MARKETING I-200-18152-056245	$71,500	LAS VEGAS, NM	Jun 1, 2018	Certified - Withdrawn
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FORESTRY I-200-17046-444323	$51,000	LAS VEGAS, NM	Feb 15, 2017	CERTIFIED

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