Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE has filed 662 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 662 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $78,000.

Question 2

Does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE has filed 42 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 137 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE sponsor?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE has filed 662 LCAs covering 662 H-1B positions, and 42 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE'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, IRVINE?

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, IRVINE's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 137 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, IRVINE's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE's green card commitment rate is 8.9%, 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	92	4
2023	101	4
2022	25	1
2021	81	0
2020	12	11
2019	71	3
2018	80	7
2017	60	9
2016	29	3

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	147	$72,200	$108,000	$240,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	125	$42,840	$61,800	$82,836
Assistant Project Scientist	107	$53,900	$71,500	$104,900
Associate Specialist	46	$53,124	$67,900	$85,000
Assistant Specialist	29	$42,144	$52,978	$68,300
Specialist	21	$72,900	$83,184	$143,800
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor	17	$55,510	$121,100	$420,000
Lecturer	13	$56,381	$70,400	$123,263
Associate Project Scientist	13	$67,800	$81,300	$103,900
Project Scientist	12	$79,900	$93,700	$115,500

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Irvine, California	648	$40,000	$100,250	$350,000
Orange, California	47	$49,500	$198,195	$420,000
Santa Ana, California	5	$161,500	$161,500	$394,000
Costa Mesa, California	1	$121,514	$121,514	$121,514
Cumming, Georgia	1	$135,469	$135,469	$135,469
Fountain Valley, California	1	$186,709	$186,709	$186,709
Alpharetta, Georgia	1	$130,000	$130,000	$130,000

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