H-1B filings

Does Arkansas State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Arkansas State University filed 48 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 19 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 29 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Arkansas 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	19	19	19
2025	19	17	17
2024	10	9	9

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	New: denied	Continuing: approved
2026	7	0	2
2025	8	1	3
2024	3	0	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	32	$50,000 - $117,000	$63,511
Instructor	5	$55,000 - $75,000	$65,000
Research Assistant	4	$45,450 - $55,000	$48,455
Research Associate	2	$52,520 - $53,660	$53,660
Instructor Of Food Science	1	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Instructor Of Information Systems And Business Analytics	1	$55,000 - $55,000	$55,000
Assistant Coach	1	$35,600 - $35,600	$35,600
Assistant Professor Of Finance	1	$117,000 - $117,000	$117,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Jonesboro, AR	46
State University, AR	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.