H-1B filings

Does Columbia University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Columbia University filed 1,004 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 256 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 676 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	256	247	247
2025	412	399	399
2024	336	324	324

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	48	0	100	0
2025	157	1	117	1
2024	168	2	86	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
Associate Research Scientist	337	$61,000 - $185,400	$79,327
Postdoctoral Research Scientist	222	$60,000 - $100,000	$72,116
Assistant Professor	136	$74,263 - $539,773	$150,000
Staff Associate	26	$57,000 - $99,000	$65,800
Instructor	26	$94,945 - $400,000	$112,500
Staff Associate II	24	$65,000 - $142,000	$77,372
Staff Associate I	20	$58,710 - $84,048	$65,000
Staff Associate III	12	$68,994 - $107,149	$82,870
Associate Professor	12	$125,000 - $425,000	$180,000
Lecturer In Discipline	12	$63,000 - $122,773	$73,182

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
New York, NY	983
Palisades, NY	14
Irvington, NY	4
Brooklyn, NY	1
Herndon, VA	1
New York`, NY	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.