Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of California, Merced has filed 125 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 125 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $81,604.

Question 2

Does University of California, Merced sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of California, Merced has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does University of California, Merced sponsor?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Merced has filed 125 LCAs covering 125 H-1B positions, and 7 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how University of California, Merced'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, Merced?

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, Merced's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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, Merced's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

University of California, Merced's green card commitment rate is 7.9%, 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	18	0
2024	13	2
2023	10	5
2022	10	0
2021	21	0
2020	7	0
2019	15	0
2018	18	0
2017	12	0
2016	1	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Postdoctoral Scholar	38	$50,316	$59,340	$77,327
Assistant Professor	34	$76,700	$97,900	$132,900
Assistant Project Scientist	9	$63,700	$71,500	$858,000
Assistant Teaching Professor	4	$77,510	$104,400	$114,600
Counseling Psychologist	4	$81,604	$97,269	$112,934
Associate Specialist	3	$57,672	$62,300	$83,600
Lecturer	3	$53,402	$64,329	$70,295
Biosafety Officer	3	$92,000	$94,764	$110,000
Project Scientist	3	$79,900	$79,900	$84,699
Data Warehouse Reporting Programmer	2	$87,000	$87,000	$87,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Merced, California	126	$50,316	$73,080	$858,000
Atwater, California	4	$57,528	$58,386	$62,300
Livermore, California	2	$59,100	$61,554	$64,008

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