H-1B filings

Does Auburn University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Auburn University filed 250 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 99 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 185 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Auburn University at Montgomery 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	99	98	98
2025	71	67	68
2024	80	76	78

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	6	0	24
2025	39	1	40
2024	38	1	38

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	90	$52,500 - $254,620	$92,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	58	$43,846 - $97,250	$60,000
Lecturer	14	$57,270 - $104,460	$70,000
Assistant Research Professor	13	$80,000 - $100,000	$87,680
Associate Professor	5	$73,600 - $105,000	$105,000
Research Associate II	3	$60,760 - $69,888	$69,888
Assistant Professor Finance	3	$110,000 - $110,000	$110,000
Assistant Coach Women's Tennis	2	$51,130 - $67,130	$67,130
Visiting Assistant Professor	2	$57,460 - $60,890	$60,890
Epc Data Specialist	2	$75,000 - $77,480	$77,480

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Auburn, AL	215
Montgomery, AL	33
San Diego, CA	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.