Question 1

Does THE University OF Tennessee, Knoxville sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE University OF Tennessee, Knoxville has filed 39 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 39 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $57,635.

Question 2

Does THE University OF Tennessee, Knoxville sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE University OF Tennessee, Knoxville has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 62 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does THE University OF Tennessee, Knoxville sponsor?

Accepted Answer

THE University OF Tennessee, Knoxville has filed 39 LCAs covering 39 H-1B positions, and 2 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how THE University OF Tennessee, Knoxville'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, Knoxville?

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 Tennessee, Knoxville's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 62 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 Tennessee, Knoxville's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

THE University OF Tennessee, Knoxville's green card commitment rate is 7.4%, 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
2017	32	1
2016	5	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Post Doctoral Research Associate	18	$41,434	$47,478	$62,802
Assistant Professor	11	$57,635	$65,100	$150,000
Research Associate Ii	3	$38,000	$55,620	$64,450
Research Assistant Professor	2	$147,000	$147,000	$147,000
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	2	$48,000	$50,000	$52,000
Lecturer	1	$66,060	$66,060	$66,060
Research Associate Iii	1	$92,475	$92,475	$92,475
Research Scientist I	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Knoxville, Tennessee	38	$38,000	$115,000	$150,000
Oak Ridge, Tennessee	3	$41,434	$47,476	$47,480

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