Question 1

Does Southwest Research Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southwest Research Institute has filed 110 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 110 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $90,098.

Question 2

Does Southwest Research Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southwest Research Institute has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 192 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Southwest Research Institute sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Southwest Research Institute has filed 110 LCAs covering 110 H-1B positions, and 14 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Southwest Research Institute'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 Research Institute?

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 Research Institute's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 192 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 Research Institute's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Southwest Research Institute's green card commitment rate is 24.1%, 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	9	0
2024	17	2
2023	22	3
2022	5	1
2021	15	2
2020	10	1
2019	7	2
2018	12	1
2017	12	1
2016	1	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Research Engineer	47	$67,000	$87,226	$102,000
Senior Research Engineer	19	$87,906	$100,217	$119,370
Research Scientist	18	$70,000	$76,812	$95,000
Senior Research Scientist	8	$86,899	$102,164	$114,950
Engineer	5	$67,000	$70,000	$80,000
Principal Engineer	2	$100,000	$119,884	$139,767
Staff Engineer	2	$151,422	$156,228	$161,033
Scientist	1	$114,400	$114,400	$114,400
Sr. Research Scientist	1	$106,112	$106,112	$106,112
Staff Scientist	1	$166,428	$166,428	$166,428

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
San Antonio, Texas	101	$67,000	$90,704	$166,428
Boulder, Colorado	20	$72,000	$83,500	$257,537
Ann Arbor, Michigan	3	$77,000	$80,311	$90,196

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