Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Memphis has filed 197 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 197 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $75,608.

Question 2

Does The University of Memphis sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Memphis has filed 47 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 354 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does The University of Memphis sponsor?

Accepted Answer

The University of Memphis has filed 197 LCAs covering 197 H-1B positions, and 47 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how The University of Memphis'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 Memphis?

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 Memphis's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 354 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 Memphis's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

The University of Memphis's green card commitment rate is 31.8%, 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	1	0
2025	33	0
2024	34	9
2023	17	13
2022	10	3
2021	18	1
2020	7	7
2019	17	5
2018	34	1
2017	19	6
2016	7	2

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	112	$59,823	$81,300	$164,700
Associate Professor	7	$74,145	$88,135	$100,339
Assistant Professor Of Teaching	5	$64,500	$82,000	$85,000
Research Assistant Professor	5	$62,000	$75,000	$75,608
Post-Doctoral Fellow	5	$50,000	$51,500	$61,200
Instructor	5	$32,640	$42,000	$80,000
Post Doctoral Fellow	3	$47,500	$47,500	$53,895
Research Associate	3	$41,600	$48,000	$75,000
Project Coordinator 1	3	$42,000	$44,743	$48,471
Assistant Professor Of Practice	2	$74,000	$82,000	$90,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Memphis, Tennessee	243	$32,640	$82,200	$164,700
Jackson, Tennessee	1	$95,000	$95,000	$95,000

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