Question 1

Does South Dakota State University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. South Dakota State University has filed 240 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 240 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $72,691.

Question 2

Does South Dakota State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. South Dakota State University has filed 48 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 271 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does South Dakota State University sponsor?

Accepted Answer

South Dakota State University has filed 240 LCAs covering 240 H-1B positions, and 48 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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. South Dakota State University's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 271 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 South Dakota State University's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

South Dakota State University's green card commitment rate is 26.8%, 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
2025	54	2
2024	61	9
2023	23	16
2022	2	2
2021	13	1
2020	2	1
2019	19	3
2018	27	1
2017	30	10
2016	4	3

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor - Computer Science	9	$80,364	$91,000	$108,505
Assistant Professor - Information Systems	5	$85,000	$88,000	$90,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	5	$43,507	$53,000	$53,040
Research Associate I	4	$40,155	$49,955	$62,394
Research Associate	4	$53,172	$56,942	$61,796
Assistant Professor -Consumer Science	3	$65,297	$66,387	$66,387
Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering	3	$90,000	$90,000	$90,212
Assistant Professor Of Architecture	3	$71,200	$71,200	$71,200
Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering	3	$94,000	$94,000	$94,000
Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)	3	$86,000	$95,867	$102,029

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Brookings, South Dakota	181	$30,097	$80,000	$150,000
Rapid City, South Dakota	49	$58,000	$81,860	$103,847
Vermillion, South Dakota	20	$56,663	$85,000	$122,434
Madison, South Dakota	16	$58,515	$94,360	$102,000
Aberdeen, South Dakota	10	$57,305	$57,344	$76,474
Sioux Falls, South Dakota	4	$81,624	$94,758	$105,428
Spearfish, South Dakota	3	$64,895	$64,895	$75,000
Pierre, South Dakota	2	$80,655	$84,419	$88,183
Lewis Center, Ohio	1	$80,280	$80,280	$80,280
Upper Arlington, Ohio	1	$56,700	$56,700	$56,700
Sturgis, South Dakota	1	$45,000	$45,000	$45,000

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