Question 1

Does University OF Massachusetts Amherst sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Massachusetts Amherst has filed 37 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 37 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $69,671.

Question 2

Does University OF Massachusetts Amherst sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Massachusetts Amherst has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does University OF Massachusetts Amherst sponsor?

Accepted Answer

University OF Massachusetts Amherst has filed 37 LCAs covering 37 H-1B positions, and 6 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how University OF Massachusetts Amherst'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 Massachusetts Amherst?

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 Massachusetts Amherst's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 Massachusetts Amherst's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

University OF Massachusetts Amherst's green card commitment rate is 18.2%, 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	26	5
2016	8	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	12	$69,000	$92,011	$144,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	6	$38,500	$49,416	$55,000
Lecturer	3	$50,000	$52,000	$58,884
Senior Research Fellow	3	$66,646	$69,671	$75,000
Network Engineer	2	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	1	$46,000	$46,000	$46,000
Professor	1	$150,086	$150,086	$150,086
Programmer	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000
Research Fellow	1	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Seigma Project Manager	1	$52,403	$52,403	$52,403

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Amherst, Massachusetts	42	$38,500	$91,500	$199,592
715 North Pleasant Street, Massachusetts	1	$70,000	$70,000	$70,000

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