H-1B filings

Does Appalachian State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Appalachian State University filed 77 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 28 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 57 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Appalachian State 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	28	27	27
2025	22	21	21
2024	27	27	27

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	5	14
2025	10	6
2024	12	10

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	13	$64,000 - $139,932	$80,000
Assistant Professor Of Computer Information Systems	7	$127,149 - $131,500	$130,000
Assistant Professor Of Building Sciences	4	$75,000 - $83,080	$81,476
Sr Counselor & Coordinator Of Multicultural Svcs & Training	3	$74,000 - $84,000	$76,220
Instructor Of Criminal Justice	3	$64,600 - $64,600	$64,600
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	3	$96,500 - $97,565	$97,500
Assistant Professor Of Literacy Education	2	$68,000 - $70,380	$70,380
Assistant Professor Of Art Education	2	$71,000 - $71,000	$71,000
Assistant Professor Of Anthropology	2	$67,465 - $68,095	$68,095
Assistant Professor Of African American Literature	2	$66,959 - $67,167	$67,167

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Boone, NC	77

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.