Question 1

Does THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER has filed 154 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 154 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $40,810.

Question 2

Does THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 3

How many visa workers does THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER sponsor?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER has filed 154 LCAs covering 154 H-1B positions. The filing history chart above shows how THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER'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 TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER?

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. 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 TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER's green card commitment rate is 0%, 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
2017	108	0
2016	25	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	67	$35,297	$39,998	$153,900
Clinical Fellow	23	$58,104	$59,400	$75,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	13	$40,810	$47,476	$48,500
Instructor	8	$39,998	$39,998	$54,529
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	7	$40,810	$47,000	$47,476
Research Associate	7	$41,200	$47,476	$55,000
Senior Research Assistant	7	$31,824	$36,254	$41,434
Postdoctoral Fellow	5	$47,476	$47,476	$49,000
Medical Resident	3	$49,200	$53,004	$53,004
Visiting Professor	3	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Memphis, Tennessee	153	$31,283	$40,810	$153,900
Knoxville, Tennessee	1	$44,835	$44,835	$44,835

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