Western Carolina University
Educational Services · Primarily NC · PERM filings 2020–2024
Overview
Western Carolina University is a Educational Services employer that has filed 16 PERM green-card applications between FY2020 and FY2024. That places it #5,197 among all U.S. PERM sponsors in our dataset. 8 were certified (50% approval rate), taking about 259 days on average. The most-sponsored role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary, with most worksites in NC, and the median sponsored wage is $69,000.
16
PERM filings
50%
approval
1
denied
$69,000
median wage
259d
avg processing
Worker background
Across 11 filings with beneficiary data, the most common country of origin is CHINA (27%). (From legacy PERM form data, FY2020–FY2024.)
Top countries of origin
- China3
- India2
- Jordan1
- Brazil1
- Taiwan1
- South Korea1
- Australia1
- Morocco1
Prior visa status
- H-1B10
Education
- Doctorate10
- Master's1
PERM filings by year
Occupations & job titles
The occupations Western Carolina University most often sponsors, with average wages.
| Occupation | Filings | Avg wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $54,750 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $62,000 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $69,000 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $84,960 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $63,000 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $61,000 |
| Asst Prof of Engineering or Engineering Technology | 1 | $75,000 |
| Asst Professor Hospitality and Tourism | 1 | $88,000 |
| Asst ProfessorSport Management | 1 | $90,000 |
| Assistant ProfessorMechanical Engineering | 1 | $75,000 |
Common job titles
Worksite states
Wage range
$61,000
25th
$69,000
median
$79,076
75th
$84,960
90th
Law firms used
- UNC System Office16
Recent filings
| Case | Job title | Status | Worksite | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-300-24135-992046 | Assistant Professor- Engineering | Denied | Cullowhee, NC | Sep 4, 2025 |
| G-300-24135-992415 | Assistant Professor- Forensic Chemistry | Certified | Cullowhee, NC | Aug 29, 2025 |
| G-300-24135-992647 | Assistant Professor of African History | Certified | Cullowhee, NC | Aug 29, 2025 |
| G-300-24126-958476 | Assistant Professor- Forensic Chemistry | Withdrawn | Cullowhee, NC | May 14, 2024 |
| G-300-24124-954552 | Assistant Professor of African History | Withdrawn | Cullowhee, NC | May 14, 2024 |
| A-23023-91495 | Assistant Professor-Engineering | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | May 8, 2024 |
| A-21201-19571 | Assistant Professor-Lighting, Sound Design & Technology | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | Aug 30, 2022 |
| A-21180-09400 | Assistant Professor-Human Resources | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | Jun 3, 2022 |
| A-21140-89611 | Assistant Professor-Sport Management | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | May 12, 2022 |
| A-21201-19913 | Assistant Professor-Mechanical Engineering | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | May 12, 2022 |
| A-21140-89568 | Assistant Professor Hospitality and Tourism | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | Mar 16, 2022 |
| A-20227-88628 | Assistant Professor of Engineering or Engineering Technology | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | Nov 3, 2021 |
| A-20135-54448 | Instructor-Sociology | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | Aug 25, 2021 |
| A-20090-36864 | Assistant Professor of Sociology | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | Mar 9, 2021 |
| A-20037-16231 | Assistant Professor of Biology (Invertebrate Biology) | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | Mar 2, 2021 |
| A-20037-16118 | Assistant Professor of Mathematics | Certified - Expired | Cullowhee, NC | Dec 1, 2020 |
Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data. Wages are annual-equivalent; outliers excluded.