University Of Pennsylvania

Visa Rank: 18,127 | LCA for H-1B: 0 | LC for Green Card: 4 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 1 | Denied or withdrawn: 1

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, University Of Pennsylvania did not file any labor petitions for H-1B visas, green cards, or any 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 Pennsylvania filed 309 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 308 were approved and 1 was denied.

Number of Employees: 41,000
Founded: 1740 - Main Office: Philadelphia, PA - NAICS Industry: Educational Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

University Of Pennsylvania filed 0 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 4 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. University Of Pennsylvania was ranked number 18,127 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 1 LC was denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before University Of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania submitted 5 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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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by University Of Pennsylvania. 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
2017 1001

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
20171000

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 154 0 60 1 26 0 308 1 309
2024 170 0 42 1 25 0 283 1 284
2023 160 0 39 1 39 0 290 2 292
2022 141 1 49 2 35 1 270 4 274
2021 125 0 55 3 29 0 252 3 255
2020 147 2 51 0 35 0 293 3 296
2019 125 0 70 0 30 0 269 0 269
2018 104 3 43 1 28 1 211 5 216
2017 135 0 43 6 42 1 276 9 285

* 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
2017 $183,095 $107,118 N/A
2025 N/A $158,177 $62,190
2024 N/A $136,242 $84,516
2023 N/A $171,661 $64,082
2022 N/A $136,853 N/A
2021 N/A $150,767 N/A
2020 N/A $102,485 N/A
2019 N/A $142,978 N/A
2018 N/A $122,200 N/A

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

H-1B Occupations

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other(2)

Green Card Occupations

Assistant Professor(3)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)General Anesthesiologist With Research Assistant Professor(1)General Anesthesiologist Assistant Professor(1)Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Education Administrators, Postsecondary(1)Computer Systems Analyst, Non Rd(1)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Biostatisticians(1)Biological Scientists, All Other(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Biochemists and Biophysicists(3)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Radiologists(1)Natural Sciences Managers(1)Data Scientists(1)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Biological Scientists, All Other(1)Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Penn Medicine Clinician/part-time Professional(2)

Green Card Job Titles

Assistant Professor(5)Research Specialist B(1)Professor(1)Manager Research Project A (1)Health Data Analyst Research Assistant Professor(1)General Anesthesiologist- Assistant Professor(1)General Anesthesiologist With Research - Assistant Professor(1)Director For Biostatistical Consulting Service - Senior Biostatistician(1)Associate Director, Business Operations(1)Associate Director(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Senior Research Investigator(3)Senior Lecturer(1)Senior Data Research Specialist(1)Senior Business Systems Analyst(1)Research Support Director-WRDS(1)Research Specialist C (1)Research Specialist B (1)Professor(1)Manager Research Project A (1)Health Data Analyst Research Assistant Professor(1)
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Contacts

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

Kathryn Fogle - International Student And Scholar Advisor [+]
3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1w Philadelphia, PA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Donna Steinfeldt [+]
381933 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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240 South 40th Street Philadelphia , PA

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381933 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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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:3160 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Philadelphia,PA(2)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Philadelphia,PA(19) philadelphia,Pa(1)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Philadelphia,PA(13) Philadelphia,PA(3)

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*
Philadelphia PA 1261 6 452 15 289 3 2452 28 2480

*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 Pennsylvania sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, though University Of Pennsylvania has not filed any LCA for H-1B Visa positions in the past year. It has filed 2 LCAs since 2017.

Has University Of Pennsylvania sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, University Of Pennsylvania has filed 0 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is University Of Pennsylvania an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

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

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Penn Medicine Clinician/part-time Professional(2). The most common roles for green card positions are Assistant Professor(5), Research Specialist B(1), Professor(1), Manager Research Project A (1), Health Data Analyst Research Assistant Professor(1), General Anesthesiologist- Assistant Professor(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 4 - Average Review Score: 4.5 -

Rate and Review University Of Pennsylvania



★★★★★ - - - - 4/12/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Transparent Communication from Management, Clear Company Vision and Leadership, Good Work-Life Balance
Things I don't like: Poor Immigration Support, Unsupportive or Toxic Management, Lack of Employee Recognition




★★★★★ - - - - 3/22/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Transparent Communication from Management, Competitive Salary, Inclusive and Diverse Workplace
Things I don't like: Insufficient Health Benefits, Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology, No Bonuses or Performance Incentives




★★★★★ - - - - 3/3/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Transparent Communication from Management, Reasonable Workload and Expectations, Positive Work Environment
Things I don't like: Lack of Teamwork or Collaboration, Negative or Toxic Work Culture, No Bonuses or Performance Incentives





★★★☆☆ - ARCHITECT - - Anonymous - 4/23/2010 - flag as inappropriate - comment
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Employer: University Of Pennsylvania
Review Result: 4.5 out of 5 stars 4 votes

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