Missouri State University

Visa Rank: 6,048 | LCA for H-1B: 13 | LC for Green Card: 3 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 3 | Denied or withdrawn: 1

Overview

Update(1/9/26): In fiscal year 2025, Missouri State University filed 13 LCAs for H-1B visas, 3 labor petitions for green cards, and 3 requests for prevailing wage determination.

Update(12/16/2025): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Missouri State University filed 18 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 16 were approved and 2 were denied.

Number of Employees: 1,500
Founded: 1905 - Main Office: Springfield, MO - NAICS Industry: Educational Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Missouri State University filed 13 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 3 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Missouri State University was ranked number 6,048 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 1 LCA was denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Missouri State University can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Missouri State University. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Missouri State University submitted 35 LCAs and LCs during fiscal year 2025. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Overview of the backgrounds of foreign workers sponsored by Missouri State University for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 categories in each field along with the number of workers. The fields include citizenship, colleges attended, degrees earned, fields of study, and visa status.

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Missouri State University. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025 12010
2024 16010
2023 15001
2022 12002
2021 15000
2020 13000
2019 17000
2018 14010
2017 12010

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
20253000
20244004
20233001
20221001
20211002
20201000
20196003
20185102
20170001

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 5 1 7 0 2 0 16 2 18
2024 6 0 3 0 3 0 14 0 14
2023 11 0 6 0 0 0 18 1 19
2022 9 0 6 0 0 0 16 0 16
2021 7 0 2 0 1 0 10 0 10
2020 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 4
2019 7 0 5 0 1 0 15 0 15
2018 3 0 2 0 3 0 8 0 8

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary Prevailing Wage
2025 $76,790 $92,087 $51,310
2024 $70,069 $98,980 $53,080
2023 $72,778 $89,256 $54,380
2022 $84,134 $66,250 N/A
2021 $68,482 $61,621 N/A
2020 $61,435 $57,217 N/A
2019 $58,103 $82,118 N/A
2018 $81,433 $68,550 N/A
2017 $48,736 $55,000 N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Missouri State University on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Missouri State University reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Missouri State University for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Missouri State University has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(6)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(6)Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary(5)Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists(3)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Educational Administrators, Postsecondary(2)Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products(2)Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors(1)

Green Card Occupations

Business Teachers, Postsecondary(6)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Marketing Managers(1)Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists(1)Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Business Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Accountants and Auditors(2)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Assistant Professor Of Computer Science(4)Assistant Professor Of Biology(3)Assistant Professor Of Counseling(3)Assistant Director Procurement/Senior Procurement (2)Assistant Professor Of Psychology(2)Assistant Professor-College Of Business(2)Health Care/China Programs Specialist(2)Assistant Professor Of Management(1)Assistant Professor Of Economics(1)Assistant Professor Of Design(1)

Green Card Job Titles

Assistant Professor Of Management(3)Assistant Professor(2)Instructor Of Economics(1)China Programs Coordinator-Coal(1)Assistant Professor-Political Science(1)Assistant Professor-Information Technology And Cybersecurity(1)Assistant Professor Of Economics(1)Assistant Professor - Technology And Construction Management(1)Assistant Professor - Finance And General Business(1)Assistant Professor - Child And Family Development(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Assistant Professor - Technology and Construction Management(2)Internal Auditor(2)Assistant Professor of Management(1)Assistant Professor of Graphic Design(1)Assistant Professor of Economics(1)Assistant Professor of Computer Science(1)Assistant Professor - Special Education(1)Assistant Professor - Political Science(1)Assistant Professor - Finance and General Business(1)Assistant Professor - Child and Family Development (1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Missouri State University authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Missouri State University. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Abraham Hammar - International Financial & Operations Manager [+]
901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO

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Patrick Parnell - Director International Services [+]
901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO

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Green Card Job Contacts

Patrick Parnell [+]
301 S. Jefferson Ave. Springfield, Missouri

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Springfield,MO(42)West Plains,MO(1)Springfield Missouri,MO(1)Sprinfield,MO(1)Naperville,IL(1)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Springfield,MO(15)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Springfield,MO(17) Springfield,MO(1)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Springfield MO 48 1 33 0 11 0 101 3 104

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Missouri State University sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Missouri State University has filed 13 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Missouri State University sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Missouri State University has filed 13 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Missouri State University an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Missouri State University is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Missouri State University typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Assistant Professor Of Computer Science(4), Assistant Professor Of Biology(3), Assistant Professor Of Counseling(3), Assistant Director Procurement/Senior Procurement (2), Assistant Professor Of Psychology(2), Assistant Professor-College Of Business(2). The most common roles for green card positions are Assistant Professor Of Management(3), Assistant Professor(2), Instructor Of Economics(1), China Programs Coordinator-Coal(1), Assistant Professor-Political Science(1), Assistant Professor-Information Technology And Cybersecurity(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 2 - Average Review Score: 4.0 -

Rate and Review Missouri State University



★★★☆☆ - - - - 3/29/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Good Immigration Support, Clear Company Vision and Leadership, Employee Recognition and Appreciation
Things I don't like: Insufficient Health Benefits, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy, No Bonuses or Performance Incentives




★★★★★ - - - - 2/27/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Good Immigration Support, Training and Professional Development, Comprehensive Health Benefits
Things I don't like: Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations, High-Stress Work Environment, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy


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For additional information, visit DOL Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call their toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
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Review Result: 4.0 out of 5 stars 2 votes

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