Question 1

Does UW-Madison sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UW-Madison has filed 1,707 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 1,708 total positions across 15 states. The median salary for sponsored positions is $70,430.

Question 2

Does UW-Madison sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UW-Madison has filed 191 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 98.8% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 400 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does UW-Madison sponsor?

Accepted Answer

UW-Madison has filed 1,707 LCAs covering 1,708 H-1B positions, and 191 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how UW-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 UW-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. UW-Madison's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 400 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 UW-Madison's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

UW-Madison's green card commitment rate is 15.5%, 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	372	4
2024	368	65
2023	289	68
2022	190	19
2021	218	11
2020	94	16
2019	172	8
2018	4	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	514	$51,000	$102,396	$283,250
Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee	232	$47,476	$56,197	$99,000
Scientist I	191	$47,133	$67,626	$108,160
Assistant Scientist	95	$47,500	$62,000	$97,157
Scientist Ii	60	$60,000	$78,551	$108,573
Lecturer	55	$42,410	$60,423	$87,750
Research Specialist	41	$40,000	$48,381	$57,222
Researcher I	40	$50,000	$60,015	$80,000
Research Associate - Postdegree Trainee	26	$47,500	$60,000	$80,784
Associate Professor	22	$57,895	$91,362	$324,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Madison, Wisconsin	1,425	$32,318	$112,000	$390,000
Milwaukee, Wisconsin	71	$52,010	$93,000	$193,000
La Crosse, Wisconsin	52	$51,030	$82,000	$135,380
Green Bay, Wisconsin	50	$50,000	$79,000	$140,000
Menomonie, Wisconsin	49	$47,216	$71,127	$94,000
Platteville, Wisconsin	44	$48,000	$75,000	$91,980
Eau Claire, Wisconsin	41	$56,000	$95,000	$146,345
River Falls, Wisconsin	35	$60,240	$86,000	$134,159
Kenosha, Wisconsin	19	$56,100	$88,500	$137,904
Lacrosse, Wisconsin	18	$53,000	$72,000	$115,260
Superior, Wisconsin	15	$51,000	$72,000	$107,500
Oshkosh, Wisconsin	14	$48,480	$108,000	$122,400
Stevens Point, Wisconsin	11	$53,660	$106,000	$117,000
Sheboygan, Wisconsin	5	$59,610	$75,000	$81,151
Middleton, Wisconsin	3	$67,000	$78,000	$88,740

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