Question 1

Does University of South Florida sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of South Florida has filed 647 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 647 total positions across 3 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $75,000.

Question 2

Does University of South Florida sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of South Florida has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 94.7% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 170 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does University of South Florida sponsor?

Accepted Answer

University of South Florida has filed 647 LCAs covering 647 H-1B positions, and 19 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how University of South Florida'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 South Florida?

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 South Florida's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 170 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 South Florida's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

University of South Florida's green card commitment rate is 4.2%, 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
2026	29	0
2025	140	0
2024	85	3
2023	80	3
2022	33	1
2021	65	1
2020	12	2
2019	63	1
2018	80	4
2017	44	4
2016	15	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	178	$55,000	$95,500	$850,000
Research Associate	46	$45,000	$60,128	$85,000
Postdoctoral Scholar Research	20	$47,659	$59,796	$74,844
Assistant Professor Of Instruction	15	$50,000	$78,795	$110,000
Resident Physician	11	$50,895	$50,895	$65,168
Postdoctoral Scholar, Research	10	$52,645	$61,504	$72,887
Associate Professor	9	$83,799	$123,657	$600,000
Erp Analyst	9	$55,000	$66,950	$75,733
Postdoctoral Scholar	8	$49,000	$59,085	$72,330
Instructor I	8	$48,600	$69,594	$76,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Tampa, Florida	604	$33,800	$86,176	$750,000
St. Petersburg, Florida	22	$53,000	$111,000	$385,195
Sarasota, Florida	17	$55,000	$120,018	$175,950
Saint Petersburg, Florida	12	$50,000	$89,000	$163,400
St Petersburg, Florida	2	$53,500	$63,819	$74,138
Brooksville, Florida	2	$811,125	$811,125	$811,125
Wesley Chapel, Florida	2	$83,155	$95,762	$108,368
Cicero, New York	1	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Lakeland, Florida	1	$850,000	$850,000	$850,000
Cambridge, Massachusetts	1	$81,600	$81,600	$81,600
Hillsborough, Florida	1	$84,296	$84,296	$84,296
Suite 308, Florida	1	$54,024	$54,024	$54,024

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