Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM has filed 27 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 27 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $59,420.

Question 2

Does UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 87.5% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM sponsor?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM has filed 27 LCAs covering 27 H-1B positions, and 8 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM'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 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM?

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. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM's green card commitment rate is 70%, 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	24	2
2016	3	6

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	8	$50,000	$97,885	$260,000
Scientist I	4	$63,000	$63,125	$68,250
Resident - Pgy 1	4	$51,583	$51,583	$51,583
Researcher V	3	$47,500	$47,500	$54,413
Postdoctoral Scholar	2	$48,476	$48,476	$48,476
Epilepsy Fellow	2	$59,420	$59,420	$59,420
Data Analyst	1	$48,199	$48,199	$48,199
Researcher Iv	1	$47,487	$47,487	$47,487
Program Manager	1	$67,122	$67,122	$67,122
Instructor	1	$199,992	$199,992	$199,992

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Birmingham, Alabama	34	$38,000	$62,000	$260,000
Foster City, California	1	$67,122	$67,122	$67,122

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