Question 1

Does Western Michigan University sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western Michigan University has filed 97 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 97 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $70,000.

Question 2

Does Western Michigan University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Western Michigan University has filed 24 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 106 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Western Michigan University sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Western Michigan University has filed 97 LCAs covering 97 H-1B positions, and 24 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Western Michigan 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 Western Michigan 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. Western Michigan University's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 106 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 Western Michigan University's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Western Michigan University's green card commitment rate is 43.4%, 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	17	0
2024	15	3
2023	12	2
2022	2	2
2021	11	1
2020	4	2
2019	8	2
2018	16	5
2017	11	5
2016	1	2

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	50	$50,000	$72,847	$247,437
Faculty Specialist I	8	$40,000	$54,417	$247,437
Research Associate R-3	3	$45,000	$54,325	$57,013
Associate Professor	3	$70,000	$75,946	$82,611
Research Associate	3	$57,394	$87,000	$89,760
Senior Research Associate	2	$92,453	$102,012	$111,571
Instructor I	2	$145,600	$145,600	$145,600
Post Graduate Fellow	2	$70,625	$78,813	$87,000
Faculty Specialist I - Lecturer	2	$59,000	$60,180	$61,360
Systems Program Analyst Senior	2	$89,158	$89,158	$89,158

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Kalamazoo, Michigan	111	$41,018	$63,240	$247,437
Battle Creek, Michigan	4	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000
Grand Rapids, Michigan	3	$40,000	$42,717	$60,323
Portage, Michigan	3	$52,940	$87,000	$87,000

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