The University of Memphis
Educational Services · Primarily TN · PERM filings 2019–2024
Overview
The University of Memphis is a Educational Services employer that has filed 46 PERM green-card applications between FY2019 and FY2024. That places it #1,754 among all U.S. PERM sponsors in our dataset. 28 were certified (60.9% approval rate), taking about 320 days on average. The most-sponsored role is Assistant Professor, with most worksites in TN, and the median sponsored wage is $80,000.
46
PERM filings
60.9%
approval
0
denied
$80,000
median wage
320d
avg processing
Worker background
Across 28 filings with beneficiary data, the most common country of origin is CHINA (25%). (From legacy PERM form data, FY2020–FY2024.)
Top countries of origin
- China7
- India6
- South Korea3
- Iran2
- United States Of America2
- Lebanon1
- Sweden1
- Jamaica1
- Taiwan1
- Nepal1
Prior visa status
- H-1B26
- O-11
Education
- Doctorate28
PERM filings by year
Occupations & job titles
The occupations The University of Memphis most often sponsors, with average wages.
| Occupation | Filings | Avg wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 24 | $90,563 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $90,000 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $144,333 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $140,000 |
| Hydrologists | 1 | $63,731 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $72,500 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $64,000 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $79,279 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $65,000 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $135,000 |
Common job titles
Worksite states
Wage range
$67,285
25th
$80,000
median
$125,000
75th
$142,000
90th
Law firms used
- Rose Immigration Law Firm, PLC22
Recent filings
| Case | Job title | Status | Worksite | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-24308-449514 | Research Assistant Professor | Certified | Memphis, TN | Mar 13, 2026 |
| G-100-24247-308945 | Assistant Professor of Public Relations | Certified | Memphis, TN | Jan 23, 2026 |
| G-100-24219-249172 | Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering | Certified | Memphis, TN | Jan 13, 2026 |
| G-100-24218-244450 | Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering | Certified | Memphis, TN | Jan 12, 2026 |
| G-100-24215-242616 | Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering | Certified | Memphis, TN | Jan 8, 2026 |
| G-300-24208-226512 | Assistant Professor, Business Analytics | Certified | Memphis, TN | Dec 8, 2025 |
| G-100-24185-175132 | Assistant Professor of Physical Education Teacher Education | Certified | Memphis, TN | Dec 8, 2025 |
| G-100-24134-989660 | Assistant Professor | Certified | Memphis, TN | Aug 27, 2025 |
| G-300-24073-795700 | Assistant Professor, Chemistry | Certified | Memphis, TN | Jul 28, 2025 |
| G-100-23292-444486 | Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Feb 26, 2025 |
| G-300-23287-432099 | Assistant Professor (Astrophysics/Astronomy) | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Feb 26, 2025 |
| G-300-23272-398689 | Clinical Assistant Prof of Applied Behavior Analysis | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Jan 31, 2025 |
| G-300-23245-317999 | Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Jan 30, 2025 |
| G-300-23245-318016 | Assistant Professor | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Jan 28, 2025 |
| G-300-23236-294127 | Assistant Professor of Economics | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Dec 2, 2024 |
| G-300-23186-168639 | Assistant Professor | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Sep 6, 2024 |
| G-300-23189-175576 | Assistant Professor | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Sep 6, 2024 |
| G-300-23206-212918 | Assistant Professor, Africa and African Diaspora | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Sep 6, 2024 |
| A-23144-47039 | Assistant Professor | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Jun 10, 2024 |
| A-23144-47219 | Assistant Professor | Certified - Expired | Memphis, TN | Jun 10, 2024 |
Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data. Wages are annual-equivalent; outliers excluded.