Question 1

Does WWU sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WWU has filed 144 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 144 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $73,565.

Question 2

Does WWU sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WWU has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 204 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does WWU sponsor?

Accepted Answer

WWU has filed 144 LCAs covering 144 H-1B positions, and 20 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how WWU'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 WWU?

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. WWU's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 204 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 WWU's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

WWU's green card commitment rate is 26%, 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	4	0
2025	15	1
2024	16	4
2023	23	4
2022	3	1
2021	17	2
2020	4	2
2019	18	0
2018	22	1
2017	16	4
2016	4	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Dance Program Instructor	5	$35,000	$52,000	$67,558
Assistant Professor Of Energy Management And Efficiency	4	$88,000	$93,204	$102,835
Instructor In Computer Science	4	$60,029	$66,227	$66,248
Research Economist	4	$64,480	$64,480	$67,059
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	4	$80,000	$88,863	$110,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Japanese	4	$47,700	$63,138	$74,430
Geology Instructor	4	$81,141	$88,161	$99,091
Assistant Professor Of Electrical And Computer Engineering	3	$90,000	$99,697	$100,234
Assistant Professor Of Electrical Engineering	3	$90,000	$93,000	$93,000
Assistant Professor: Applied Mathematics	3	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Bellingham, Washington	159	$35,000	$76,015	$187,200
Poulsbo, Washington	5	$74,942	$143,645	$143,645

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