Question 1

Does University of California at Santa Barbara sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of California at Santa Barbara has filed 603 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 603 total positions across 4 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $76,500.

Question 2

Does University of California at Santa Barbara sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of California at Santa Barbara has filed 55 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 95 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does University of California at Santa Barbara sponsor?

Accepted Answer

University of California at Santa Barbara has filed 603 LCAs covering 603 H-1B positions, and 55 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how University of California at Santa Barbara'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 California at Santa Barbara?

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 California at Santa Barbara's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 95 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 California at Santa Barbara's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

University of California at Santa Barbara's green card commitment rate is 15.2%, 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
2025	91	0
2024	69	0
2023	90	2
2022	23	0
2021	65	3
2020	19	2
2019	70	6
2018	75	16
2017	77	16
2016	22	10

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	110	$64,300	$110,450	$193,000
Postdoctoral Scholar- Employee	81	$48,216	$62,424	$106,416
Postdoctoral Scholar	70	$56,400	$70,000	$95,000
Project Scientist	41	$70,200	$77,400	$154,710
Lecturer	39	$52,083	$70,720	$125,000
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee	32	$43,692	$54,228	$76,500
Assistant Project Scientist	32	$54,400	$64,900	$98,000
Associate Specialist	26	$55,095	$69,750	$89,400
Professor	15	$130,000	$160,100	$335,000
Specialist	13	$58,560	$85,600	$135,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Santa Barbara, California	648	$31,320	$101,275	$335,000
Chicago, Illinois	1	$75,000	$75,000	$75,000
Mammoth Lakes, California	1	$83,883	$83,883	$83,883
Milpitas, California	1	$122,292	$122,292	$122,292
Providence, Utah	1	$64,946	$64,946	$64,946
Batavia, Illinois	1	$106,416	$106,416	$106,416
San Bruno, California	1	$61,318	$61,318	$61,318
San Diego, California	1	$92,700	$92,700	$92,700
San Jose, California	1	$111,519	$111,519	$111,519
Riverside, California	1	$104,196	$104,196	$104,196
Cambridge, Massachusetts	1	$50,316	$50,316	$50,316

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