Question 1

Does University of the Southwest sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of the Southwest has filed 6 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 6 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for University of the Southwest's sponsored positions is $46,120.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does University of the Southwest pay?

Accepted Answer

University of the Southwest pays a median H-1B salary of $46,120 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 the Southwest's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does University of the Southwest also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of the Southwest has filed 2 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 the Southwest an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, University of the Southwest 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
2025	1	1
2022	1	1
2018	3	3
2017	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Assistant Professor of Biology I-200-25038-677008	$60,000	Hobbs, NM	Feb 7, 2025	Certified
Director of Financial Aid for the College of Business I-200-22347-637391	$38,000	Hobbs, NM	Dec 13, 2022	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - BIOLOGY I-200-18075-923251	$66,583	HOBBS, NM	Apr 11, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH I-200-18068-402315	$25,050	HOBBS, NM	Mar 23, 2018	Certified
ATHLETIC TRAINER I-200-18029-684280	$42,000	HOBBS, TX	Feb 6, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - MATHEMATICS I-200-17095-682748	$50,240	HOBBS, NM	Apr 7, 2017	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN

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