H-1B filings

Does Colorado State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Colorado State University filed 239 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 84 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 161 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Colorado State University-Fort Collins 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	84	83	83
2025	83	82	83
2024	72	71	71

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	24	0	24
2025	31	1	20
2024	45	0	17

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	68	$64,000 - $212,462	$102,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	44	$50,000 - $93,300	$62,650
Research Scientist I	21	$63,523 - $104,291	$87,142
Research Associate II	11	$46,530 - $80,800	$65,000
Research Scientist II	11	$50,500 - $97,000	$85,689
Instructor	10	$46,000 - $137,000	$56,809
Research Scientist/Scholar I	8	$58,000 - $96,034	$69,888
Research Associate III	6	$72,000 - $95,000	$80,480
Research Scientist	4	$63,752 - $96,400	$77,200
Research Scientist/Scholar II	4	$62,000 - $79,550	$79,550

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Fort Collins, CO	215
Canon City, CO	2
Kenmore, WA	2
Longmont, CO	2
Mason, OH	2
Athens, GA	1
Batavia, IL	1
Boulder, CO	1
Castle Rock, CO	1
Center, CO	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.