H-1B filings

Does Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy filed 53 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 10 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 34 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	10	10	10
2025	22	21	21
2024	21	20	20

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	Continuing: denied
2026	2	6	1
2025	6	6	0
2024	8	6	0

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
Postdoctoral Fellow	6	$70,986 - $83,032	$74,258
Assistant Astronomer	5	$100,000 - $133,561	$109,489
Associate Science Operations Specialist	3	$78,000 - $79,061	$79,061
Associate Astronomer	3	$129,388 - $133,312	$129,388
Esa/Aura Astronomer I	3	$110,000 - $119,711	$117,000
Queue Observer	2	$59,000 - $66,188	$66,188
Associate Scientist	2	$96,390 - $138,160	$138,160
Assistant Science Operations Specialist	2	$70,000 - $79,061	$79,061
Science Operations Manager	2	$174,000 - $174,000	$174,000
Science Support Staff Scientist II	1	$92,000 - $92,000	$92,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Baltimore, MD	24
Hilo, HI	8
Makawao, HI	8
Tucson, AZ	8
Boulder, CO	3
Annapolis, MD	1
Mesa, AZ	1

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.