H-1B filings

Does BOR USGA obo Augusta University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. BOR USGA obo Augusta University filed 253 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 74 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 155 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Augusta 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	74	73	73
2025	84	82	82
2024	95	92	92

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	18	22
2025	32	28
2024	26	29

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	117	$60,000 - $500,000	$121,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	51	$47,476 - $76,856	$57,720
Research Associate	22	$39,478 - $52,702	$47,112
Assistant Research Scientist	19	$54,176 - $110,000	$66,975
Instructor	4	$89,000 - $442,000	$442,000
Associate Professor	4	$129,000 - $372,561	$357,175
Research Scientist	3	$84,500 - $85,000	$85,000
Senior Research Associate	3	$47,840 - $52,000	$51,854
Pgy05 Medical Resident/Fellow	2	$71,832 - $74,992	$74,992
Senior Research Scientist	2	$70,000 - $78,000	$78,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Augusta, GA	249
Athens, GA	2
Bg-1104, GA	1
Savannah, GA	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.