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Northwestern University

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Founded

1851

Employees

10001+

Headquarters

Evanston, IL

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Overview

Does Northwestern University Sponsor H-1B Visas?

Yes. Our records show Northwestern University has filed 1,675 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 167 filings.

About Northwestern University

Northwestern University offers a diverse range of academic programs across various fields of study, including arts, science, engineering, and medical fields. The university provides resources for exam certification and financial aid options, including loans, grants, and scholarships. Students have access to internships and job listings, along with opportunities to explore different majors and career paths.

Visa History

H1B Sponsorship trends

In fiscal year 2026, Northwestern University recorded 167 H-1B LCA filings, a 47.32% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 65.87%, down by 3.22 percentage points.

PERM Sponsorship trends

In fiscal year 2026, Northwestern University recorded 10 PERM filings, a 11.11% increase from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 100%, up by 66.67 percentage points.

Salary & Job

Salary

H-1B and PERM salary history at Northwestern University, 2020–2026.

2026 46,980 ~ 266,438 68,000 ~ 331,500
2025 41,107 ~ 360,000 54,960 ~ 255,000
2024 41,600 ~ 265,000 49,990 ~ 256,667
2023 45,718 ~ 405,000 90,979 ~ 90,979
2022 37,315 ~ 255,000 67,870 ~ 201,700
2021 41,112 ~ 227,000 46,600 ~ 225,000
2020 37,232 ~ 201,700 47,476 ~ 241,000
Job Fields

Northwestern University sponsors foreign workers across diverse job fields, including Life, Physical, and Social Science(1,115), Educational Instruction and Library(292), Computer and Mathematical(176), Architecture and Engineering(85), Management(22), for permanent employment opportunities.

Life, Physical, and Social Science 65.98%
Educational Instruction and Library 17.28%
Computer and Mathematical 10.41%
Architecture and Engineering 5.03%
Management 1.3%
STEM Job Titles

Northwestern University supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various STEM job titles.

Postdoctoral Scholar 335 Research 253 Postdoctoral 228 Research Assistant Professor 190 Assistant Professor 66
Non-STEM Job Titles

Northwestern University supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various Non-STEM job titles.

Assistant Professor 89 Assistant Professor Of Instruction 39 Postdoctoral 26 Research Data Analyst 10 Lecturer 10

Worker Backgrounds

School

Northwestern University sponsors green cards for foreign workers, with the majority of them graduating from a select group of U.S. universities.

Harvard University 3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3 Northwestern University 2 Stanford University 2 DePaul University 2
Major

Northwestern University sponsors both STEM and Non-STEM workers, with the most sponsorships in fields as below.

Computer Science 2 Mathematics 2 Biostatisticsepidemiology 1 Biomedical Engineering 1 Physics 1 Economics 5 Business Administration 3 Italian And Comparative Literature 1 Economics And Finance 1 Applied Cognition And Neuroscience 1
Degree

Northwestern University sponsors green cards for foreign workers who have graduated with various degrees.

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Citizenship

Most of Northwestern University recruiters come from INDIA, ITALY, CANADA, SOUTH KOREA, RUSSIA.

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Job Level

Northwestern University sponsors green cards for foreign workers across various job levels.

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Location

Northwestern University's primary office locations are in IL, FL, MA, GA, NY.

IL 1,717 FL 3 MA 3 GA 2 NY 1

Contacts

Contact

Authorized Northwestern University employees listed here handle labor certification. They must work directly for Northwestern University, not outside agents, lawyers, or HR staff. In small companies, this is often the president or operations manager.

Jennifer Mok j***k@northwestern.edu Program Manager Associate ***5613
Ariana Ramona Drule a***e@northwestern.edu Assistant Director ***5613
Lydia Gunn l***n@northwestern.edu International Scholar Advisor ***5613
Lydia Panton l***n@northwestern.edu Project Management Associate ***5613
Cara C. Mitchell c***l@northwestern.edu Associate Director of Scholar Services ***5613
Elizabeth Christine Cocke e***e@northwestern.edu International Scholar Advisor ***5613
Ryan Eric Radebaugh r***h@northwestern.edu International Student and Scholar Advisor ***5613
Cara Mithchell Lawson c***n@northwestern.edu Assistant Director ***5613
Theresa Lynn Johnson t***n@northwestern.edu Assistant Director ***2294
Chrissy M Kelly Toman c***y@northwestern.edu Division Administrator ***1721
Rachel Krein Webb r***n@northwestern.edu Associate Director ***5613
Emlyn V Torres e***s@northwestern.edu Advisor ***5613
Anat R Tambur a***r@northwestern.edu ***2949

FAQs

Visa FAQs
Does Northwestern University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Our records show Northwestern University has filed 1,675 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 167 filings.
Does Northwestern University sponsor PERM (green card) applications?
Yes. Our records show Northwestern University has filed 55 PERM labor certification applications. The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 10 filings.
Does Northwestern University participate in E-Verify?
The available dataset contains an E-Verify participation signal for Northwestern University. Check the official E-Verify employer search for current status.
Does Northwestern University sponsor Non-STEM job seekers?
Our records include 297 Non-STEM cases associated with Northwestern University. Review the job-title data below to judge whether that history matches a specific role.
Is Northwestern University an ICC?
No, Northwestern University is not an ICC.
Where does FrogHire get Northwestern University's sponsorship data, and what are its limitations?

This profile summarizes public employer records, including U.S. Department of Labor LCA and PERM disclosure data. The latest annual data shown is from fiscal year 2026. An LCA is not an H-1B petition, visa approval, or current job opening. Confirm current sponsorship with the employer or recruiter.

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