University Of California, Los Angeles

Verified Employer

Visa Rank: 297 | LCA for H-1B: 272 | LC for Green Card: 7 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 24 | Denied or withdrawn: 7

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, University Of California, Los Angeles filed 48 LCAs for H-1B visas, 2 labor petitions for green cards, and 4 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, University Of California, Los Angeles filed 192 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 192 were approved and 0 were denied.

Number of Employees: 26,000
Founded: 1919 - Main Office: Los Angeles, CA - NAICS Industry: Educational Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

University Of California, Los Angeles filed 272 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 7 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. University Of California, Los Angeles was ranked number 297 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 6 LCAs and 1 LC were denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before University Of California, Los Angeles 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 University Of California, Los Angeles. 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, University Of California, Los Angeles submitted 353 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 University Of California, Los Angeles 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 University Of California, Los Angeles. 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 2210645
2024 204040
2023 2240921
2022 2010410
2021 1550519
2020 1810115
2019 156264
2018 161172
2017 132170

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025221060
2024204040
2023224090
2022201040
2021155050
2020181010
2019156260
2018161170
2017132170

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 89 0 30 0 25 0 192 0 192
2024 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 3
2023 118 1 26 0 25 0 200 1 201
2022 81 0 29 2 22 1 175 3 178

* 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 $114,489 $155,437 $112,018
2024 $108,867 $141,129 $103,568
2023 $102,373 $145,418 $88,782
2022 $99,651 $136,753 N/A
2021 $97,615 $114,837 N/A
2020 $90,977 $116,644 N/A
2019 $83,442 $137,304 N/A
2018 $90,802 $116,186 N/A
2017 $83,872 $124,427 N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by University Of California, Los Angeles 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 University Of California, Los Angeles 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 University Of California, Los Angeles 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 University Of California, Los Angeles has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists(216)Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(87)Software Developers, Non R&D(40)Physicists(20)Biochemists and Biophysicists(16)Bioinformatics Scientists(14)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(14)Atmospheric and Space Scientists(12)Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(12)Database Architects(10)

Green Card Occupations

Software Developers, Applications, Non R D(6)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Software Developers, Applications, Non Rd(3)Physics Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Project Management Specialists(2)Information Security Analysts(1)Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Foreign Language And Literature Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Education Administrators, Postsecondary(1)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Software Developers(13)Network and Computer Systems Administrators(5)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Database Architects(4)Data Scientists(4)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Natural Sciences Managers(3)Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary(3)

H-1B Job Titles

Postdoctoral Scholar(169)Assistant Project Scientist(111)Assistant Professor(69)Health Sciences Clinical Instructor(41)Staff Research Associate(30)Applications Programmer(18)Assistant Researcher(17)Assistant Adjunct Professor(16)Adjunct Instructor(15)Associate Project Scientist(15)

Green Card Job Titles

Assistant Professor(6)Business Systems Analyst(5)Programmer Analyst(4)Information Systems Analyst(3)Principal Network Firewall Engineer(1)Modern Greek Language And Culture Teacher(1)Manager(1)Institutional Research Analyst(1)Information Systems Manager(1)Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Assistant Professor(21)Applications Programmer(12)Communications and Network Technical Analyst(7)Programmer Analyst(5)Information Systems Analyst(3)Institutional Research Analyst(3)Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor(2)Lab Research Supervisor(2)Manager(2)Project Policy Analyst (2)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of University Of California, Los Angeles authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of University Of California, Los Angeles. 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

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106 Bradley International Hall Los Angeles, CA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Sylvia Ottemoeller [+]
Co 106 Bradley International Hall Los Angeles, California

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10833 Le Conte Ave., 17-078 Chs Los Angeles, CA

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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:106 Bradley International Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Los Angeles,CA(734)Oakland,CA(19)Riverside,CA(8)Georgetown,TX(1)Los Angles,CA(1)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Los Angeles,CA(22)Riverside,CA(4)Oakland,CA(4)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Los Angeles,CA(76)Oakland,CA(3)Santa Monica,CA(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*
Los Angeles CA 288 1 85 2 74 1 570 4 574

*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 University Of California, Los Angeles sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, University Of California, Los Angeles has filed 272 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has University Of California, Los Angeles sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, University Of California, Los Angeles has filed 272 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is University Of California, Los Angeles an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, University Of California, Los Angeles 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 University Of California, Los Angeles typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Postdoctoral Scholar(169), Assistant Project Scientist(111), Assistant Professor(69), Health Sciences Clinical Instructor(41), Staff Research Associate(30), Applications Programmer(18). The most common roles for green card positions are Assistant Professor(6), Business Systems Analyst(5), Programmer Analyst(4), Information Systems Analyst(3), Principal Network Firewall Engineer(1), Modern Greek Language And Culture Teacher(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 5 - Average Review Score: 3.8 -

Rate and Review University Of California, Los Angeles



★★★★☆ - - - - 6/27/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Reasonable Workload and Expectations, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Positive Work Environment
Things I don't like: Unclear Company Direction or Leadership Issues, Limited Career Advancement Opportunities, Negative or Toxic Work Culture




★★★★☆ - - - - 6/7/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Performance-Based Bonuses or Incentives, Employee Recognition and Appreciation, Good Work Culture and Team Bonding Activities
Things I don't like: Unsupportive or Toxic Management, Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, No Training or Development Opportunities




★★★★★ - - - - 5/5/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Reasonable Workload and Expectations, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Strong Team Collaboration
Things I don't like: Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Job Instability or Frequent Layoffs, Workplace Discrimination or Lack of Diversity





★★★☆☆ - - - - 2/17/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Reasonable Workload and Expectations, Good Work Culture and Team Bonding Activities, Training and Professional Development
Things I don't like: Unclear Company Direction or Leadership Issues, Low Salary Raises, Workplace Discrimination or Lack of Diversity




★★★☆☆ - - - - 1/31/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Good Immigration Support
Things I don't like: Office Politics, Job Instability, High Workload

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Employer: University Of California, Los Angeles
Review Result: 3.8 out of 5 stars 5 votes

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