H-1B filings

Does Brown University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Brown University filed 277 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 104 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 212 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Brown 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	104	101	101
2025	95	92	92
2024	78	76	76

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	24	39	0
2025	35	45	1
2024	39	30	1

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 Research Associate In Engineering	11	$56,484 - $69,870	$62,000
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	6	$145,000 - $164,196	$152,500
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Mcb	5	$56,484 - $67,000	$64,000
Senior Research Associate In Engineering	5	$66,492 - $85,000	$75,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Applied Mathematics	4	$58,141 - $68,000	$61,200
Sr Research Associate In Molecular Bio, Cell Bio, & Biochem	4	$75,000 - $75,837	$75,837
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Deeps	4	$55,000 - $72,100	$67,112
Postdoctoral Research Associate In Behavioral And Social Sci	4	$56,880 - $68,000	$67,815
Lead Data Scientist In Oit	4	$118,000 - $127,934	$123,310
Research Associate In Neuroscience	4	$65,000 - $74,315	$67,787

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Providence, RI	275
Batavia, IL	1
Provide, RI	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.