Question 1

Does University of California, Los Angeles sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of California, Los Angeles has filed 1,677 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 1,677 total positions across 5 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $82,100.

Question 2

Does University of California, Los Angeles sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of California, Los Angeles has filed 117 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 178 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does University of California, Los Angeles sponsor?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Los Angeles has filed 1,677 LCAs covering 1,677 H-1B positions, and 117 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how University of California, Los Angeles'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, Los Angeles?

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, Los Angeles's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 178 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, Los Angeles's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Los Angeles's green card commitment rate is 10.4%, 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
2026	111	1
2025	239	8
2024	214	10
2023	229	10
2022	77	18
2021	143	2
2020	45	12
2019	179	6
2018	188	17
2017	142	28
2016	73	5

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Postdoctoral Scholar	351	$42,000	$65,000	$726,000
Assistant Project Scientist	230	$53,100	$71,500	$100,300
Assistant Professor	145	$80,300	$125,000	$286,600
Staff Research Associate	89	$43,117	$60,865	$106,830
Programmer Analyst	82	$55,765	$99,955	$166,234
Resident Physician	52	$55,566	$64,256	$102,954
Assistant Researcher	52	$66,800	$81,400	$110,400
Health Sciences Clinical Instructor	45	$62,984	$110,000	$299,800
Applications Programmer	36	$85,188	$127,654	$178,921
Lecturer	32	$58,032	$90,958	$116,187

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Los Angeles, California	1,688	$42,000	$103,283	$726,000
Oakland, California	59	$70,554	$118,061	$393,000
Riverside, California	22	$105,000	$118,019	$197,988
North Hills, California	4	$43,117	$54,610	$74,300
Torrance, California	4	$55,566	$56,487	$57,925
Santa Monica, California	3	$131,488	$146,500	$159,168
Upton, New York	2	$72,800	$72,800	$72,800
San Diego, California	2	$60,000	$61,836	$63,672
Schaumburg, Illinois	1	$87,500	$87,500	$87,500
Valencia, California	1	$57,233	$57,233	$57,233
Baltimore, Maryland	1	$92,880	$92,880	$92,880
Austin, Texas	1	$170,000	$170,000	$170,000
Los Angels, California	1	$60,600	$60,600	$60,600
757 Westwood Plaza, California	1	$112,091	$112,091	$112,091
Los Angles, California	1	$114,631	$114,631	$114,631

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