Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Massachusetts Amherst has filed 601 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 601 total positions across 8 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $76,000.

Question 2

Does University of Massachusetts Amherst sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Massachusetts Amherst has filed 35 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 490 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 601 LCAs covering 601 H-1B positions, and 35 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 490 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 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
2026	38	0
2025	232	0
2024	211	18
2023	59	15
2022	39	2
2021	14	0
2020	8	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Postdoctoral Associate	59	$53,123	$61,572	$68,964
Assistant Professor	47	$72,000	$94,000	$165,484
Instructor	28	$62,000	$75,632	$83,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	27	$52,024	$64,356	$82,500
Resident Physician	27	$70,940	$87,112	$93,095
Senior Research Scientist	26	$70,000	$74,913	$840,000
Post Doctoral Associate	16	$56,484	$64,356	$71,532
Research Associate Iii	11	$48,759	$50,000	$98,400
Research Associate Iv	9	$63,037	$68,675	$73,543
Postdoctoral Research Associate	7	$53,580	$61,008	$75,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Worcester, Massachusetts	257	$43,576	$87,717	$840,000
Amherst, Massachusetts	200	$45,000	$85,500	$239,574
Boston, Massachusetts	81	$47,507	$95,000	$170,000
Westborough, Massachusetts	15	$73,912	$124,821	$125,282
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts	15	$44,000	$86,635	$135,235
Bridgewater, Massachusetts	12	$60,400	$79,561	$89,400
Framingham, Massachusetts	9	$75,000	$99,000	$107,078
Mattapan, Massachusetts	9	$68,016	$84,940	$250,000
Woburn, Massachusetts	3	$92,622	$92,622	$92,622
North Adams, Massachusetts	3	$88,691	$91,936	$91,936
Cumming, Georgia	2	$113,345	$113,345	$113,345
Gardner, Massachusetts	2	$68,392	$68,392	$68,392
New York, New York	2	$67,240	$67,240	$67,240
Newton, Massachusetts	2	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Pocasset, Massachusetts	2	$243,480	$243,481	$243,481

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