Question 1

Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has filed 62 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 62 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $97,506.

Question 2

Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has filed 23 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 95.5% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 189 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has filed 62 LCAs covering 62 H-1B positions, and 23 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Southern Illinois University Edwardsville'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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

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. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 189 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's green card commitment rate is 50%, 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	12	0
2024	10	1
2023	2	5
2022	0	2
2021	8	0
2020	0	5
2019	8	0
2018	15	4
2017	7	4
2016	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	21	$54,493	$125,499	$150,000
Assistant Professor In Dental Medicine	8	$118,000	$127,000	$138,916
Assistant Professor Of Management & Marketing	6	$106,009	$113,130	$120,625
Assistant Professor Of Construction Management	4	$65,007	$69,062	$76,070
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry	3	$56,709	$62,007	$64,511
Assistant Professor Of Construction	3	$65,002	$72,000	$73,440
Assistant Professor Of Philosophy	2	$52,000	$52,000	$52,000
Assistant Professor Of Finance	2	$130,005	$133,630	$137,254
Assistant Professor Of Math & Statistics	2	$55,000	$55,100	$55,199
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	2	$54,900	$54,900	$54,900

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Edwardsville, Illinois	72	$44,785	$88,000	$262,080,000
Alton, Illinois	12	$118,000	$139,030	$150,000
Ewardsville, Illinois	1	N/A	N/A	N/A

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