Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON has filed 206 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 206 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $60,000.

Question 2

Does UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON has filed 18 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 94.4% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 72 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON sponsor?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON has filed 206 LCAs covering 206 H-1B positions, and 18 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON'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 WISCONSIN-MADISON?

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 WISCONSIN-MADISON's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 72 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 WISCONSIN-MADISON's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON's green card commitment rate is 12.3%, 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	90	12
2016	62	6

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Research Associate	43	$39,416	$47,476	$66,000
Assistant Professor	42	$55,000	$97,000	$205,000
Assistant Scientist	37	$40,861	$55,286	$105,000
Assistant Researcher	17	$36,360	$55,973	$72,600
Clinical Instructor	8	$63,163	$73,902	$156,000
Associate Scientist	7	$56,149	$62,421	$73,700
Clinical Assistant Professor	6	$66,543	$110,000	$130,000
Associate Professor	4	$79,300	$87,873	$95,950
Associate Research Specialist	4	$32,000	$33,500	$40,000
Assistant Professor (Chs)	4	$65,270	$67,787	$67,803

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