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Western Michigan University

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Founded

1903

Employees

1001-5000

Headquarters

Kalamazoo, MI

Website

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Overview

Does Western Michigan University Sponsor H-1B Visas?

Yes. Our records show Western Michigan University has filed 91 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 8 filings.

Visa History

H1B Sponsorship trends

In fiscal year 2026, Western Michigan University recorded 8 H-1B LCA filings, a 46.67% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 87.5%, down by 12.5 percentage points.

PERM Sponsorship trends

In fiscal year 2026, Western Michigan University recorded 3 PERM filings, a 0% increase from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 100%, up by 0 percentage points.

Salary & Job

Salary

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

2026 49,971 ~ 82,611 63,240 ~ 80,000
2025 50,000 ~ 155,000 60,000 ~ 86,700
2024 59,000 ~ 132,934 80,000 ~ 80,000
2023 50,000 ~ 100,000 62,945 ~ 63,240
2022 46,072 ~ 170,560 62,000 ~ 127,000
2021 41,018 ~ 245,440 42,288 ~ 90,000
2020 45,760 ~ 127,000 60,500 ~ 125,267
Job Fields

Western Michigan University sponsors foreign workers across diverse job fields, including Educational Instruction and Library(85), Architecture and Engineering(11), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media(5), Life, Physical, and Social Science(4), Community and Social Service(1), for permanent employment opportunities.

Educational Instruction and Library 80.19%
Architecture and Engineering 10.38%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4.72%
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3.77%
Community and Social Service 0.94%
STEM Job Titles

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

Assistant Professor 18 Research 6 Faculty Specialist 4 Post 3 Research Associate R 3
Non-STEM Job Titles

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

Assistant Professor 27 Faculty Specialist 4 Instructor 4 Faculty Specialist Lecturer 3 Instructional Specialist 2

Worker Backgrounds

School

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

Florida Institute of Technology 1 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 1 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 1 West Virginia University 1 Western Michigan University 1
Major

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

Aviation Sciences 1 Civil Engineering 1 Chemical Engineering 1 Computer Engineering 1 Business Administration Information Systems 1 Psychology In Education 1 Human Sciences 1 Marketing 1 Literacy Education 1 Education. Educational Leadership Curriculum And Instruction 1
Degree

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

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Citizenship

Most of Western Michigan University recruiters come from INDIA, TURKEY, CHINA, BANGLADESH, JORDAN.

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Job Level

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

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Location

Western Michigan University's primary office locations are in MI, MICHIGAN.

MI 97 MICHIGAN 11

Contacts

Contact

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

Brian Childs b***s@wmich.edu Senior Director of International Student & Scholar Services ***5873
Paulo Zagalo-Melo p***o@wmich.edu Associate Provost ***5890
Ying Zeng y***g@wmich.edu Interim Associate Provost ***3840
Lee Ryder Koffend l***r@wmich.edu Senior Director International Student and Scholar Services ***5873

FAQs

Visa FAQs
Does Western Michigan University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Our records show Western Michigan University has filed 91 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 8 filings.
Does Western Michigan University sponsor PERM (green card) applications?
Yes. Our records show Western Michigan University has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications. The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 3 filings.
Does Western Michigan University participate in E-Verify?
The available dataset contains an E-Verify participation signal for Western Michigan University. Check the official E-Verify employer search for current status.
Does Western Michigan University sponsor Non-STEM job seekers?
Our records include 63 Non-STEM cases associated with Western Michigan University. Review the job-title data below to judge whether that history matches a specific role.
Is Western Michigan University an ICC?
No, Western Michigan University is not an ICC.
Where does FrogHire get Western Michigan 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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