Question 1

Does Southwest Airlines Co. sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southwest Airlines Co. has filed 461 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 461 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $134,971.

Question 2

Does Southwest Airlines Co. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southwest Airlines Co. has filed 96 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 436 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Southwest Airlines Co. sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Southwest Airlines Co. has filed 461 LCAs covering 461 H-1B positions, and 96 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Southwest Airlines Co.'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 Southwest Airlines Co.?

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. Southwest Airlines Co.'s median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 436 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 Southwest Airlines Co.'s green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Southwest Airlines Co.'s green card commitment rate is 50.3%, 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	12	0
2025	101	0
2024	119	38
2023	83	15
2022	30	16
2021	31	0
2020	0	14
2019	39	6
2018	31	1
2017	15	5
2016	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Sr. Software Engineer	81	$102,839	$145,399	$161,670
Sr. System Engineer	43	$102,839	$149,781	$156,998
Software Engineer	31	$76,200	$112,950	$134,971
Sr Software Engineer	30	$112,871	$122,782	$156,998
Tech Lead Software Engineer	22	$127,150	$149,781	$156,998
Sr System Engineer	15	$108,202	$134,992	$156,998
Sr. Technology Analyst	15	$103,230	$134,992	$149,781
Solutions Architect	14	$93,517	$141,300	$163,966
Senior Software Engineer	13	$99,500	$134,992	$139,464
System Engineer	12	$80,974	$116,449	$127,878

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Dallas, Texas	554	$50,000	$134,996	$189,000
Aurora, Illinois	1	$144,300	$144,300	$144,300
Dalllas, Texas	1	$139,464	$139,464	$139,464
Irving, Texas	1	$149,781	$149,781	$149,781

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