Question 1

Does Howard University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Howard University has filed 100 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 100 total positions across 4 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $79,511.

Question 2

Does Howard University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Howard University has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Howard University sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Howard University has filed 100 LCAs covering 100 H-1B positions, and 7 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Howard University's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Howard University?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Howard University's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 391 days. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Howard University's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Howard University's green card commitment rate is 9.8%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2026	6	0
2025	11	0
2024	34	1
2023	29	4
2022	10	0
2021	5	0
2020	4	0
2019	1	0
2018	0	1
2017	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	19	$80,000	$95,000	$120,000
Lecturer	16	$54,000	$62,000	$63,705
Research Scientist	4	$58,350	$63,404	$150,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	3	$50,004	$59,592	$70,224
Assistant Research Scientist	3	$73,000	$75,000	$91,025
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)	2	$79,021	$81,071	$83,121
Postdoctoral Scholar	2	$54,840	$60,929	$67,018
Email & Digital Marketing Specialist	2	$55,000	$57,500	$60,000
Director Of Research & Development	2	$96,252	$96,252	$96,252
Post-Doctoral Fellow	2	$50,000	$51,500	$53,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Washington, District of Columbia	103	$40,000	$109,996	$501,191
Beltsville, Maryland	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Jessup, Maryland	1	$120,000	$120,000	$120,000
Philadelpha, Pennsylvania	1	$50,004	$50,004	$50,004
Stockton, California	1	$60,840	$60,840	$60,840

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