Question 1

Does Western Colorado University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western Colorado University has filed 7 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 7 total positions. The median salary for Western Colorado University's sponsored positions is $62,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Western Colorado University pay?

Accepted Answer

Western Colorado University pays a median H-1B salary of $62,000 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 Western Colorado University's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Western Colorado University also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western Colorado University has filed 3 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 Western Colorado University an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Western Colorado University 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	2	2
2024	2	2
2023	2	2
2021	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Lecturer in Computer Science I-200-25099-846509	$77,250	Gunnison, CO	Apr 9, 2025	Certified
Lecturer in Computer Science I-200-25065-750970	$75,000	Gunnison, CO	Mar 6, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor of Nutrition Science I-200-24354-557256	$62,000	Gunnison, CO	Dec 19, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts I-200-24162-089573	$57,165	Gunnison, CO	Jun 10, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability I-200-23272-396096	$57,367	Gunnison, CO	Sep 29, 2023	Certified
Lecturer in Engineering I-200-23116-966793	$77,528	Gunnison, CO	Apr 26, 2023	Certified
Lecturer in Communication Arts I-200-21180-433148	$44,000	Gunnison, CO	Jun 29, 2021	Certified

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