Question 1

Does The University of Iowa sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Iowa has filed 1,886 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 1,909 total positions across 11 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $73,455.

Question 2

Does The University of Iowa sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Iowa has filed 36 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does The University of Iowa sponsor?

Accepted Answer

The University of Iowa has filed 1,886 LCAs covering 1,909 H-1B positions, and 36 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how The University of Iowa'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 The University of Iowa?

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. The University of Iowa's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 467 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 The University of Iowa's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

The University of Iowa's green card commitment rate is 3.3%, 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
2025	308	0
2024	324	14
2023	247	20
2022	55	2
2021	175	0
2020	34	0
2019	180	0
2018	199	0
2017	224	0
2016	86	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Clinical Assistant Professor	363	$50,000	$240,924	$650,000
Postdoctoral Research Scholar	209	$41,051	$55,000	$75,564
House Staff Fellow Physician	194	$58,300	$71,300	$84,800
Assistant Professor	156	$65,000	$102,460	$362,892
House Staff Resident Physician	130	$53,300	$63,000	$694,000
Assistant Research Scientist	112	$48,395	$65,500	$88,683
Associate (Faculty Physician)	44	$135,800	$199,424	$310,502
Clinical Associate Professor	40	$128,355	$279,843	$502,383
Visiting Assistant Professor	36	$42,000	$90,833	$731,245
Senior Application Developer	31	$70,000	$87,720	$101,478

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Iowa City, Iowa	1,876	$18,200	$130,000	$731,245
Coralville, Iowa	12	$52,790	$75,000	$207,043
Ankeny, Iowa	7	$45,619	$70,096	$74,315
North Liberty, Iowa	7	$81,100	$90,835	$345,000
Sioux City, Iowa	6	$69,400	$69,400	$694,000
San Diego, California	3	$61,008	$71,070	$71,070
Ottumwa, Iowa	3	$324,999	$375,000	$375,000
Redding, California	2	$73,403	$75,608	$77,813
Bettendorf, Iowa	2	$375,000	$387,500	$400,000
Frisco, Texas	2	$59,954	$61,777	$63,599
Melbourne, Florida	2	$72,086	$76,041	$79,997
Tiffin, Iowa	2	$76,982	$86,991	$97,000
West Des Moines, Iowa	2	$48,672	$53,997	$59,322
Nashville, Iowa	1	$62,972	$62,972	$62,972
Nashville, Tennessee	1	$62,972	$62,972	$62,972

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