Question 1

Does WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY has filed 18 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 18 total positions. The median salary for WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY's sponsored positions is $63,207.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY pay?

Accepted Answer

WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY pays a median H-1B salary of $63,207 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 NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY 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 WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, WESTERN NEW MEXICO 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Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn
2025	3	3	0
2024	3	3	0
2023	2	2	0
2021	4	4	0
2019	1	1	0
2018	4	3	1
2017	1	1	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATH EDUCATION I-200-25307-364448	$67,071	SILVER CITY, NM	Nov 3, 2025	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF READING EDUCATION I-200-25089-813414	$63,990	SILVER CITY, NM	Mar 30, 2025	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE I-200-25038-675077	$93,254	SILVER CITY, NM	Feb 7, 2025	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY I-200-24221-253721	$77,105	SILVER CITY, NM	Aug 8, 2024	Certified
Head Golf Coach I-200-24157-077061	$58,027	Silver City, NM	Jun 5, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor of Business I-200-24108-898430	$101,729	SILVER CITY, NM	Apr 17, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics & Statistics I-200-23240-301075	$73,204	Silver City, NM	Aug 28, 2023	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION GENERALIST I-200-23093-899544	$62,423	SILVER CITY, NM	Apr 3, 2023	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY I-200-21320-708861	$60,438	SILVER CITY, NM	Nov 16, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Social Work I-200-21204-480432	$64,922	Silver City, NM	Jul 23, 2021	Certified
Assistant Professor of Biology I-200-21191-455001	$65,000	Silver City, NM	Jul 10, 2021	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY I-200-21105-229232	$60,438	SILVER CITY, NM	Apr 15, 2021	Certified
INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR I-200-19246-184535	$35,339	SILVER CITY, NM	Sep 3, 2019	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORK I-200-18348-281620	$57,617	SILVER CITY, NM	Dec 14, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS I-200-18253-629933	$80,002	SILVER CITY, NM	Sep 10, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY I-200-18233-269099	$57,528	SILVER CITY, NM	Aug 21, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY I-200-18233-766814	$57,528	SILVER CITY, NM	Aug 21, 2018	Withdrawn
HEAD TENNIS COACH I-200-17052-872305	$33,750	SILVER CITY, NM	Feb 21, 2017	CERTIFIED

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