Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO has filed 1,653 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 1,653 total positions across 5 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $74,300.

Question 2

Does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO has filed 49 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 131 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO sponsor?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO has filed 1,653 LCAs covering 1,653 H-1B positions, and 49 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO'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, SAN DIEGO?

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, SAN DIEGO's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 131 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, SAN DIEGO's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO's green card commitment rate is 4.5%, 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	191	0
2024	235	5
2023	233	6
2022	107	3
2021	150	1
2020	85	4
2019	157	4
2018	162	7
2017	178	14
2016	82	5

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Project Scientist	423	$50,710	$71,500	$126,600
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee	303	$42,000	$57,456	$140,000
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee	195	$55,631	$74,281	$133,900
Assistant Professor	156	$66,400	$111,000	$250,600
Staff Research Associate Iii	76	$45,698	$62,488	$87,623
Staff Research Associate 3	44	$60,823	$68,958	$90,204
Assistant Adjunct Professor	37	$68,900	$91,300	$128,100
Staff Research Associate Iv	27	$60,612	$79,054	$110,744
Associate Project Scientist	25	$55,700	$80,500	$123,406
Assistant Research Scientist	22	$68,900	$99,050	$130,500

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
La Jolla, California	1,565	$42,000	$111,400	$405,600
San Diego, California	110	$42,840	$140,000	$300,000
El Centro, California	3	$250,960	$371,000	$371,000
Cincinnati, Ohio	3	$45,698	$53,851	$53,851
San Diego, Ca 92123, California	2	$174,900	$174,900	$174,900
Encinitas, California	2	$192,500	$192,500	$240,000
La Jolla, California	1	$64,000	$64,000	$64,000
La Jolla, Colorado	1	$56,400	$56,400	$56,400
La Jollla, California	1	$112,900	$112,900	$112,900
Boulder, Colorado	1	$136,323	$136,323	$136,323
Oceanside, California	1	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Palo Alto, California	1	$71,952	$71,952	$71,952
Poway, California	1	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Richardson, Texas	1	$63,270	$63,270	$63,270
San Diego, California	1	$66,890	$66,890	$66,890

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