H-1B filings

Does American University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. American University filed 45 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 14 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 38 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: American University is a college or university in IPEDS, the federal database of U.S. colleges. A college or university usually files H-1B petitions outside the annual H-1B cap. USCIS decides this for each petition.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	14	14	14
2025	11	11	11
2024	20	19	19

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions by fiscal year

Fiscal year	New: approved	Continuing: approved
2026	4	6
2025	6	8
2024	8	6

New petitions are for first H-1B employment. Continuing petitions are for extensions and for workers who change employers.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Assistant Professor (Neuroscience, Tenure-Line)	3	$93,000 - $96,939	$93,000
Research Assistant Professor	2	$89,000 - $97,032	$97,032
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)	2	$95,000 - $117,250	$117,250
Senior Researcher	2	$90,000 - $100,000	$100,000
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track, Economics)	2	$110,000 - $118,177	$118,177
Research Associate Professor	2	$101,850 - $106,943	$106,943
Assistant Professor (Economics; Tenure-Line)	2	$116,773 - $116,773	$116,773
Manager, E-Learning Support Services	1	$91,518 - $91,518	$91,518
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Line) Early Childhood Education	1	$85,533 - $85,533	$85,533
Assistant Professor	1	$98,563 - $98,563	$98,563

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
Washington, DC	43
District Of Columbia, DC	2

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.