Question 1

Does University OF WEST Alabama sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF WEST Alabama has filed 24 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 24 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $50,981.

Question 2

Does University OF WEST Alabama sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF WEST Alabama has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does University OF WEST Alabama sponsor?

Accepted Answer

University OF WEST Alabama has filed 24 LCAs covering 24 H-1B positions, and 4 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how University OF WEST Alabama'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 WEST Alabama?

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 WEST Alabama's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 WEST Alabama's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

University OF WEST Alabama's green card commitment rate is 25%, 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	1	0
2025	4	0
2024	6	3
2022	1	0
2021	3	0
2020	1	1
2019	3	0
2018	3	0
2017	2	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor Of Engineering	4	$70,800	$70,800	$77,314
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach	3	$40,376	$47,840	$47,840
Preschool Teacher	2	$21,000	$23,282	$25,563
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach	2	$30,600	$33,050	$35,500
Assistant Professor Of Political Science	2	$54,700	$56,270	$57,840
Assistant Professor Of Sociology	2	$50,981	$52,542	$54,102
Head Men's Soccer Coach	2	$44,500	$48,780	$53,059
Assistant Professor Of Microbiology	1	$50,981	$50,981	$50,981
Assistant Professor Of Biology	1	$60,050	$60,050	$60,050
International Admissons Counselor	1	$43,500	$43,500	$43,500

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