Northwestern University — Visa Sponsorship
Overview
Does Northwestern University sponsor H-1B visas and green cards?
Yes. In 2025, Northwestern University filed 273 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and 0 PERM green card petitions with the Department of Labor.Northwestern University pays a median H-1B salary of $66,826 for visa-sponsored positions across 7 states.Northwestern University is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer.
Sponsors H1B
Yes
Sponsors Green Cards
Yes
H1B Dependent?
No
Green Card Commitment
5.1%
2025 H1B Filings
2025 Green Card Filings
Filing History
LCA and PERM filings by year
| Year | LCA Filings | PERM Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 273 | 0 |
| 2024 | 299 | 4 |
| 2023 | 168 | 11 |
| 2022 | 47 | 2 |
| 2021 | 92 | 1 |
| 2020 | 43 | 4 |
| 2019 | 95 | 2 |
| 2018 | 98 | 6 |
| 2017 | 108 | 5 |
| 2016 | 40 | 3 |
Sponsored Job Titles
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 245 | $48,000 | $63,000 | $827,568 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 218 | $40,000 | $52,108 | $89,981 |
| Research Associate | 191 | $43,692 | $67,933 | $134,576 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 141 | $50,676 | $80,000 | $195,000 |
| Assistant Professor | 120 | $54,000 | $132,045 | $331,500 |
| Assistant Professor Of Instruction | 34 | $56,000 | $71,500 | $116,850 |
| Clinical Research Associate | 24 | $47,476 | $62,546 | $90,000 |
| Senior Research Associate | 19 | $51,122 | $75,930 | $740,000 |
| Research Technologist 2 | 18 | $40,716 | $45,004 | $59,341 |
| Research Specialist | 17 | $41,108 | $63,773 | $88,837 |
Worksites
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | 660 | $36,018 | $83,034 | $827,568 |
| Evanston, Illinois | 640 | $40,000 | $106,000 | $700,000 |
| Eavnston, Illinois | 3 | $55,000 | $80,000 | $130,000 |
| Miami, Florida | 2 | $70,000 | $71,750 | $73,500 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | 2 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Schaumburg, Illinois | 2 | $115,357 | $115,357 | $115,357 |
| Evanstson, Illinois | 1 | $52,333 | $52,333 | $52,333 |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 1 | $86,500 | $86,500 | $86,500 |
| Quincy, Massachusetts | 1 | $100,629 | $100,629 | $100,629 |
| San Diego, California | 1 | $56,484 | $56,484 | $56,484 |
| Birmingham, Alabama | 1 | $75,930 | $75,930 | $75,930 |
| Urbana, Illinois | 1 | $47,476 | $47,476 | $47,476 |
| Waltham, Massachusetts | 1 | $100,629 | $100,629 | $100,629 |
| Evantston, Illinois | 1 | $82,500 | $82,500 | $82,500 |
| Il, Illinois | 1 | $59,592 | $59,592 | $59,592 |
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