Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM has filed 139 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 139 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $59,450.

Question 2

Does UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 3

How many visa workers does UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM sponsor?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM has filed 139 LCAs covering 139 H-1B positions. The filing history chart above shows how UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM'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 HOUSTON SYSTEM?

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. 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 HOUSTON SYSTEM's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM's green card commitment rate is 0%, 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
2017	81	0
2016	36	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	36	$50,000	$78,000	$160,000
Postdoctoral Fellow 2	13	$47,476	$47,611	$55,000
Postdoctoral Fellow 1	12	$38,136	$47,476	$57,200
Research Assistant Professor	9	$50,000	$60,000	$97,823
Research Associate 1	7	$47,476	$47,669	$50,436
Research Associate 2	7	$51,000	$54,000	$72,000
Lecturer	6	$40,000	$48,000	$65,000
Instructional Assistant Professor	5	$72,000	$73,440	$77,456
Post Doctoral Fellow 2	5	$40,000	$44,000	$45,999
Post Doctoral Fellow 1	3	$34,694	$42,474	$42,806

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Houston, Texas	130	$34,694	$60,000	$160,000
Victoria, Texas	8	$40,000	$53,500	$125,000
Katy, Texas	1	$54,000	$54,000	$54,000

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