Question 1

Does University of Pittsburgh sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Pittsburgh has filed 2,049 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 2,049 total positions across 9 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $61,884.

Question 2

Does University of Pittsburgh sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Pittsburgh has filed 78 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 251 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does University of Pittsburgh sponsor?

Accepted Answer

University of Pittsburgh has filed 2,049 LCAs covering 2,049 H-1B positions, and 78 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how University of Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 251 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 Pittsburgh's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

University of Pittsburgh's green card commitment rate is 6.1%, 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	301	0
2024	308	11
2023	329	19
2022	76	7
2021	223	6
2020	49	9
2019	220	7
2018	207	12
2017	196	5
2016	82	2

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Postdoctoral Associate	476	$36,715	$54,218	$715,104
Assistant Professor	295	$43,326	$100,000	$270,837
Research Assistant Professor	110	$47,500	$75,000	$122,778
Research Scientist	108	$42,576	$60,000	$90,100
Research Instructor	91	$47,476	$60,000	$85,347
Research Associate	68	$40,400	$49,135	$74,670
Post Doctoral Associate	47	$40,000	$50,760	$95,400
Senior Research Specialist	33	$37,814	$50,000	$54,957
Teaching Assistant Professor	27	$57,150	$68,000	$95,900
Research Technician	26	$29,411	$37,035	$50,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	2,058	$29,411	$80,507	$715,104
Bradford, Pennsylvania	22	$52,000	$55,000	$100,000
Johnstown, Pennsylvania	11	$31,000	$70,000	$216,653
Monroeville, Pennsylvania	6	$109,075	$130,000	$400,005
Batavia, Illinois	4	$48,000	$50,713	$65,000
Erie, Pennsylvania	3	$150,010	$260,000	$270,816
Wexford, Pennsylvania	2	$162,490	$162,490	$162,490
Greensburg, Pennsylvania	2	$74,179	$74,179	$74,179
Plymouth, Minnesota	2	$149,989	$149,989	$149,989
Sunnyvale, California	2	$81,607	$84,328	$87,048
Bethesda, Maryland	2	$82,134	$82,134	$82,134
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania	1	$322,400	$322,400	$322,400
Pittburgh, Pennsylvania	1	$52,904	$52,904	$52,904
Atlanta, Georgia	1	$61,650	$61,650	$61,650
Dallas, Texas	1	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000

University of Pittsburgh — Visa Sponsorship

Overview

Filing History

Sponsored Job Titles

Worksites

Similar Visa Sponsors

Yale University

University of California, San Francis

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Stanford University

Harvard University

Johns Hopkins University

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?