Question 1

Does Washington University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Washington University has filed 250 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 250 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $52,484.

Question 2

Does Washington University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Washington University has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 79 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Washington University sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Washington University has filed 250 LCAs covering 250 H-1B positions, and 17 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Washington University'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 Washington University?

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. Washington University's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 79 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 Washington University's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Washington University's green card commitment rate is 12.1%, 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
2017	158	8
2016	68	9

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Postdoctoral Research Associate	66	$38,834	$47,476	$65,000
Staff Scientist	37	$45,504	$47,500	$55,245
Assistant Professor	26	$64,375	$108,150	$275,000
Instructor	23	$44,000	$101,608	$210,778
Clinical Fellow/Instructor	15	$26,557	$62,557	$80,500
Research Scientist	11	$43,768	$49,462	$60,341
Research Instructor	6	$47,831	$61,993	$66,079
Senior Scientist	5	$51,730	$54,330	$85,000
Research Assistant	3	$35,655	$35,655	$40,000
Investment Analyst	3	$61,650	$66,650	$70,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
St Louis, Missouri	119	$26,557	$54,600	$250,000
St. Louis, Missouri	81	$32,420	$165,000	$255,000
Saint Louis, Missouri	65	$30,000	$50,000	$275,000
Chesterfield, Missouri	2	$62,557	$62,557	$62,557

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