Question 1

Does Northwestern University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Northwestern University has filed 591 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 591 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $61,500.

Question 2

Does Northwestern University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Northwestern University has filed 22 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Northwestern University sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Northwestern University has filed 591 LCAs covering 591 H-1B positions, and 22 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Northwestern 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 Northwestern 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. Northwestern University's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 Northwestern University's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Northwestern University's green card commitment rate is 6.4%, 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
2024	0	2
2023	100	0
2022	36	0
2021	86	0
2020	30	5
2019	83	3
2018	93	6
2017	101	6
2016	38	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Postdoctoral Fellow	194	$40,706	$52,140	$110,000
Research Assistant Professor	67	$51,943	$70,000	$130,050
Assistant Professor	59	$66,230	$121,411	$266,500
Research Associate	57	$43,562	$63,852	$134,576
Postdoctoral Scholar	39	$49,130	$60,054	$90,000
Research Technologist 2	15	$34,589	$43,451	$48,024
Clinical Research Associate	14	$40,325	$58,194	$86,237
Developer	11	$70,000	$80,000	$85,529
Assistant Professor Of Instruction	10	$58,000	$66,138	$93,195
Lecturer	9	$53,100	$57,000	$63,246

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Chicago, Illinois	319	$34,589	$63,605	$270,000
Evanston, Illinois	290	$39,150	$157,500	$331,500
Evanstson, Illinois	1	$67,326	$67,326	$67,326
Lemont, Illinois	1	$134,576	$134,576	$134,576
Urbana, Illinois	1	$47,476	$47,476	$47,476
Eavnston, Illinois	1	$87,000	$87,000	$87,000

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