Central Washington University

Visa Rank: 8,374 | LCA for H-1B: 7 | LC for Green Card: 3 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 3 | ✔ All petitions certified!

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, Central Washington University filed 1 LCA for H-1B visa, no labor petitions for green cards, and no requests for prevailing wage determination.

Important Update(12/16/2025): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Central Washington University filed 5 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 5 were approved and 0 were denied.

Number of Employees: 1,600
Founded: 1891 - Main Office: Ellensburg, WA - NAICS Industry: Educational Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Central Washington University filed 7 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 3 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Central Washington University was ranked number 8,374 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, all petitions were certified!

Before Central Washington University can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Central Washington University. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Central Washington University submitted 14 LCAs and LCs during fiscal year 2025. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Overview of the backgrounds of foreign workers sponsored by Central Washington University for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 categories in each field along with the number of workers. The fields include citizenship, colleges attended, degrees earned, fields of study, and visa status.

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Central Washington University. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025 5002
2024 8000
2023 9015
2022 2001
2021 6000
2020 8000
2019 3000
2018 6100
2017 4010

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
20255000
20248000
20239010
20222000
20216000
20208000
20193000
20186100
20174010

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 2 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 5
2024 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 5
2023 3 0 3 1 2 0 8 1 9
2022 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3
2021 4 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 6
2020 2 0 3 0 0 0 6 0 6
2019 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1
2018 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 4
2017 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary Prevailing Wage
2025 $83,650 $73,476 $85,363
2024 $85,810 $108,150 $70,862
2023 $96,866 N/A $94,501
2022 $90,053 $76,385 N/A
2021 $99,485 $64,087 N/A
2020 $78,841 $110,000 N/A
2019 $64,898 N/A N/A
2018 $75,120 $60,958 N/A
2017 $68,947 N/A N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Central Washington University on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Central Washington University reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Central Washington University for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Central Washington University has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Business Teachers, Postsecondary(8)Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary(4)History Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Mental Health Counselors(2)English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Education Administrators, Postsecondary(1)

Green Card Occupations

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Business Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Education Administrators, Postsecondary(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Assistant Professor - Accounting(3)Assistant Professor Of Marketing(3)Assistant Professor - History(2)Assistant Professor Of Construction Management(2)Assistant Professor Of Communication(2)Assistant Professor Of Finance(2)Mental Health Counselor(2)Assistant Professor Of Cybersecurity(1)Assistant Professor – Mathematics(1)Assistant Professor – Human Physiology(1)

Green Card Job Titles

Assistant Professor Of Mathematics(1)Assistant Professor Of Communications(1)Assistant Professor - Human Physiology(1)Assistant Professor - Economics(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Assistant Professor of Mathematics(2)Assistant Professor of Finance(2)Assistant Professor of Economics(2)Assistant Professor of Communications(2)Assistant Professor – Human Physiology(2)Assistant Professor - Accounting(2)Executive Director of Flight and Mechanic Operations(1)Asst Prof – Creative Writing Fiction/Creative Nonfiction(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Central Washington University authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Central Washington University. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Michelle Denbeste - Provost [+]
400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA

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Patrick Pease - Provost And Executive Vice President For Academic Affairs [+]
400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA

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Kurt Kirstein - Interim Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs [+]
400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA

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Lucille Rolfe - Hr Consultant Assistant [+]
400 East University Way Ellensburg, WA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Casey Stewart [+]
400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA

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Madai Martinez [+]
Cwu Human Resources Ellensburg, Washington Washington

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Ellensburg,WA(27)Lynnwood,WA(2)Des Moines,WA(1)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Ellensburg,WA(3)Lynnwood,Wa(1)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Ellensburg,WA(13)Lynnwood,WA(2)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Ellensburg WA 21 0 13 1 2 0 39 1 40

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Central Washington University sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Central Washington University has filed 7 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Central Washington University sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Central Washington University has filed 7 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Central Washington University an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Central Washington University is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Central Washington University typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Assistant Professor - Accounting(3), Assistant Professor Of Marketing(3), Assistant Professor - History(2), Assistant Professor Of Construction Management(2), Assistant Professor Of Communication(2), Assistant Professor Of Finance(2). The most common roles for green card positions are Assistant Professor Of Mathematics(1), Assistant Professor Of Communications(1), Assistant Professor - Human Physiology(1), Assistant Professor - Economics(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 6 - Average Review Score: 3.8 -

Rate and Review Central Washington University



★★★★☆ - - - - 7/10/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Supportive Management, Job Security and Stability, Strong Team Collaboration
Things I don't like: No Bonuses or Performance Incentives, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Insufficient Health Benefits




★★★☆☆ - - - - 4/12/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Career Growth Opportunities, Good Immigration Support, Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives
Things I don't like: Unsupportive or Toxic Management, No Training or Development Opportunities, Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology




★★★☆☆ - - - - 3/27/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Career Growth Opportunities, Strong Team Collaboration, Good Work-Life Balance
Things I don't like: Poor Immigration Support, Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology





★★★☆☆ - - - - 3/11/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Career Growth Opportunities, Transparent Communication from Management, Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives
Things I don't like: Negative or Toxic Work Culture, Low Salary Raises, Unsupportive or Toxic Management




★★★★★ - - - - 2/24/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Career Growth Opportunities, Transparent Communication from Management, Good Immigration Support
Things I don't like: Insufficient Health Benefits, No Bonuses or Performance Incentives, Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations




★★★★★ - - - - 1/31/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Competitive Salary, Good Immigration Support, Flexible Work Schedule
Things I don't like: Long Work Hours

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For additional information, visit DOL Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call their toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
Employer: Central Washington University
Review Result: 3.8 out of 5 stars 6 votes

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