Does Southwest Airlines sponsor H-1B workers?
VisaSignal shows official LCA filing activity found in the imported dataset. That activity can indicate historical immigration-related hiring signals, but it is not a promise of sponsorship.
Employer profile
Southwest Airlines
Official filing activity, wage signals, roles, and source freshness in one place.
LCA
47
PERM
9
Median wage
$155,289
Last activity
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
Plain-language read
Southwest Airlines has filed 47 Labor Condition Applications (LCA) and 9 Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) applications in FY2026 Q2. The majority of LCAs are for roles such as Sr. Software Engineer and Sr. System Engineer, with Dallas, TX being the primary location. Salary statistics indicate a median salary of $155,289, with a range from $101,500 to $163,893. It's important to note that LCA certification does not guarantee USCIS H-1B petition approval, and PERM certification does not equate to green card approval. Always consult legal professionals for specific immigration advice.
Sources
Imported periods
Employer filing context
Southwest Airlines H-1B and PERM research checkpoints
Use this section for searches such as "Southwest Airlines H-1B", "Southwest Airlines LCA", and "Southwest Airlines PERM" before comparing individual case rows.
Activity mix
47 LCA rows and 9 PERM rows are normalized to this employer.
Latest source period: FY2026 Q2.
Role and worksite signal
Top observed role: Sr. Software Engineer. Top worksite: Dallas, TX.
Compare this with the H-1B/LCA and PERM drill-down tabs before treating counts as a hiring signal.
Normalization and source check
82% name match2 aliases
Primary source: DOL OFLC disclosure data. Last verified: .
Filing trends
Southwest Airlines H-1B/LCA & PERM filing charts
Server-rendered charts from imported DOL OFLC disclosure data. Filing counts are official signals — not sponsorship, hiring, or approval outcomes.
Imported filings by fiscal year
Southwest Airlines shows 56 imported H-1B/LCA and PERM filings in FY2026. Counts are imported DOL filing signals, not sponsorship, hiring, or approval outcomes.
H-1B/LCAPERM
| Fiscal year | H-1B/LCA filings | PERM filings | Total filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 47 | 9 | 56 |
Wage distribution (recent imported records)
Southwest Airlines imported wage records (n=56) span $101,500 to $163,893, with a middle 50% from $143,676 to $156,998 and a median of $155,289.
Median $155,289
| Minimum | $101,500 |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $143,676 |
| Median | $155,289 |
| 75th percentile | $156,998 |
| Maximum | $163,893 |
| Records | 56 |
Source: DOL OFLC disclosure data, retrieved .
Roles
Top official job titles
Sr. Software Engineer14
Sr. System Engineer5
Sr Software Engineer3
Sr System Engineer3
Sr Technology Analyst3
Worksites
Top locations
Dallas, TX56
Status mix
Case statuses
Certified56
LCA and PERM rows are filing signals, not USCIS approvals, green-card approvals, legal advice, or outcome predictions.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Southwest Airlines file PERM cases?
The PERM count reflects imported DOL PERM disclosure rows for this normalized employer. Raw employer names and aliases are preserved so users can inspect normalization confidence.
What does VisaSignal show for Southwest Airlines H-1B and PERM?
For Southwest Airlines H-1B research, the page summarizes imported DOL LCA labor-condition rows. For Southwest Airlines PERM research, it summarizes imported DOL permanent labor certification rows. Both include roles, worksites, wage signals, case-status mix, and the latest source period.
Does an LCA certification mean an H-1B petition was approved?
No. A DOL-certified LCA is not the same as USCIS H-1B petition approval. It is an official labor-condition filing signal that should be interpreted with that limit.
Does a PERM certification mean a green card was approved?
No. PERM certification is one step in an employment-based green card process. It does not mean a green card, I-140 petition, or adjustment of status was approved.
Can this data prove an employer will sponsor a candidate?
No. Official filing history can show recent activity, roles, worksites, and wage signals, but it does not guarantee future sponsorship or predict legal outcomes.