H-1B filings

Does Clemson University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Clemson University filed 257 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 52 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 209 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Clemson 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	52	51	51
2025	102	101	101
2024	103	102	102

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	Continuing: denied
2026	20	0	20	1
2025	32	2	51	1
2024	53	0	33	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
Assistant Professor	66	$70,000 - $210,000	$93,585
Postdoctoral Fellow	58	$40,000 - $75,000	$60,000
Lecturer	27	$50,000 - $90,270	$71,410
Research Assistant Professor	21	$60,666 - $105,000	$78,000
Research Associate	15	$55,000 - $99,080	$73,500
Post Doctoral Fellow	5	$50,000 - $55,000	$54,000
Senior Lecturer	3	$62,270 - $79,748	$76,230
Research Scientist	2	$75,000 - $85,890	$85,890
Postdoctoral Research Associate	2	$50,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Workday Integration Specialist - Sys Prog/Dev IV	2	$101,197 - $101,197	$101,197

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Clemson, SC	191
Greenville, SC	19
Anderson, SC	6
Charleston, SC	6
Georgetown, SC	6
Florence, SC	5
Seneca, SC	4
Columbia, SC	3
Buford, GA	2
Greenwood, SC	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.