Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI has filed 14 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 14 total positions. The median salary for UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI's sponsored positions is $48,800.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI pay?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI pays a median H-1B salary of $48,800 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2017	5	3	1	1
2016	8	3	0	5

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
STAFF ACCOMPANIST I-200-17250-451600	$30,000	HATTIESBURG, MS	Sep 7, 2017	CERTIFIED
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17241-751640	$45,000	HATTIESBURG, MS	Aug 29, 2017	CERTIFIED
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17240-251410	$45,000	HATTIESBURG, MS	Aug 28, 2017	DENIED
ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST I-200-17075-489148	$61,560	STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS	Mar 16, 2017	WITHDRAWN
POLYMER RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-17032-031547	$52,000	HATTIESBURG, MS	Feb 1, 2017	CERTIFIED
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-16347-008009	$47,600	HATTIESBURG, MS	Dec 12, 2016	WITHDRAWN
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-200-16347-071792	$47,600	HATTIESBURG, MS	Dec 12, 2016	WITHDRAWN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS I-200-16335-890889	$73,000	HATTIESBURG, MS	Nov 30, 2016	CERTIFIED
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (POSTDOCTORAL) I-200-16334-627688	$50,000	STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS	Nov 29, 2016	WITHDRAWN
RESEARCH SCIENTIST I-200-16286-445893	$65,000	STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS	Oct 12, 2016	CERTIFIED
CATALOG LIBRARIAN I-200-16285-008359	$42,630	HATTIESBURG, MS	Oct 11, 2016	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING I-200-16207-504285	$125,000	HATTIESBURG, MS	Jul 25, 2016	WITHDRAWN
STAFF ACCOMPANIST I-200-16063-446222	$30,000	HATTIESBURG, MS	Mar 3, 2016	WITHDRAWN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-15076-650395	$64,000	HATTIESBURG, MS	Mar 17, 2015	WITHDRAWN

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