H-1B filings

Does Colby College sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Colby College filed 45 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 11 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 35 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Colby College 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	11	11	11
2025	17	16	16
2024	17	17	17

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	7	1
2025	5	8
2024	7	7

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
Visiting Assistant Professor Of English	3	$66,000 - $82,500	$82,500
Assistant Professor Of Classics	3	$81,000 - $81,000	$81,000
Assistant Professor Of Anthropology	2	$89,618 - $92,000	$92,000
Senior Investment Analyst	2	$110,000 - $110,000	$110,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Music	2	$66,000 - $66,000	$66,000
Assistant Professor Of Economics	2	$118,612 - $120,360	$120,360
Assistant Professor Of Government	2	$89,000 - $91,886	$91,886
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Economics	2	$80,000 - $83,200	$83,200
Assoc. Dir., Global Connections, Business And Consulting	2	$67,160 - $67,160	$67,160
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Spanish	2	$64,000 - $80,000	$80,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Waterville, ME	43
Boston, MA	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.