Question 1

Does University OF Alaska Anchorage sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Alaska Anchorage has filed 180 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 180 total positions across 9 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $75,002.

Question 2

Does University OF Alaska Anchorage sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Alaska Anchorage has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does University OF Alaska Anchorage sponsor?

Accepted Answer

University OF Alaska Anchorage has filed 180 LCAs covering 180 H-1B positions, and 12 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how University OF Alaska Anchorage'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 Alaska Anchorage?

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 Alaska Anchorage's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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 Alaska Anchorage's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

University OF Alaska Anchorage's green card commitment rate is 10%, 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	3	0
2025	23	0
2024	21	0
2023	17	1
2022	7	0
2021	20	0
2020	15	2
2019	17	1
2018	25	3
2017	19	4
2016	9	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Post Doctoral Fellow	73	$47,819	$62,400	$88,005
Assistant Professor	28	$80,226	$113,329	$180,794
Research Assistant Professor	16	$88,005	$93,600	$122,200
Research Associate (Academic)	4	$69,992	$78,624	$86,008
Assistant Professor Of Mechanical Engineering	4	$90,000	$90,000	$120,000
Research Associate	4	$57,782	$62,733	$80,995
Associate Professor Of Civil Engineering	3	$99,000	$99,990	$144,000
Assistant Professor Of Geology	3	$65,000	$75,000	$79,000
Assistant Professor Of Social Work	3	$71,500	$75,670	$79,695
Term Assistant Professor	3	$98,779	$99,050	$109,325

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Fairbanks, Alaska	134	$47,819	$82,000	$180,794
Anchorage, Alaska	42	$51,733	$85,335	$168,526
Juneau, Alaska	7	$54,995	$60,008	$105,602
Chattanooga, Tennessee	1	$64,168	$64,168	$64,168
Houston, Texas	1	$61,506	$61,506	$61,506
Chapel Hill, North Carolina	1	$59,821	$59,821	$59,821
Los Alamos, New Mexico	1	$86,008	$86,008	$86,008
Elkridge, Maryland	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Seattle, Washington	1	$58,822	$58,822	$58,822
Sommerville, Massachusetts	1	$63,149	$63,149	$63,149
Boulder, Colorado	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Nome, Alaska	1	$122,200	$122,200	$122,200

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