Question 1

Does Houston Methodist sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Houston Methodist has filed 127 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 237 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $92,863.

Question 2

Does Houston Methodist sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Houston Methodist has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Houston Methodist sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Houston Methodist has filed 127 LCAs covering 237 H-1B positions, and 8 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Houston Methodist'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 Houston Methodist?

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. Houston Methodist's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 Houston Methodist's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Houston Methodist's green card commitment rate is 6.2%, 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	9	0
2025	13	1
2024	13	3
2023	10	4
2022	4	0
2021	12	0
2020	2	0
2019	20	0
2018	17	0
2017	17	0
2016	9	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Pharmacy Resident	111	$49,700	$49,700	$57,054
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist	23	$115,274	$125,159	$155,655
Medical Laboratory Scientist	10	$49,254	$70,574	$83,762
Physical Therapist	7	$75,866	$92,815	$117,559
Physical Therapist Ii	6	$86,569	$96,273	$119,413
System Process Engineer	6	$94,343	$94,343	$108,325
Clinical Specialist	4	$108,000	$125,056	$125,056
It Senior Process Specialist	4	$94,702	$107,203	$115,337
Director, System Process Engineering	4	$136,000	$136,000	$148,000
Bioinformatician	4	$60,581	$61,807	$76,840

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	175	$47,840	$107,515	$161,416
Sugar Land, Texas	23	$49,700	$82,868	$136,000
The Woodlands, Texas	22	$49,700	$94,343	$136,000
Baytown, Texas	18	$49,670	$55,000	$126,682
Katy, Texas	2	$80,736	$100,074	$119,413
Cypress, Texas	2	$48,027	$94,014	$140,000
League City, Texas	1	$92,815	$92,815	$92,815
Pearland, Texas	1	$129,846	$129,846	$129,846
Bellaire, Texas	1	$126,302	$126,302	$126,302

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