H-1B filings

Does Cornell University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Cornell University filed 484 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 118 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 368 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Cornell 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	118	110	110
2025	199	194	194
2024	167	163	163

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	34	0	35	3
2025	91	3	58	3
2024	101	1	49	2

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 Associate	159	$47,000 - $86,528	$65,000
Assistant Professor	126	$100,000 - $290,000	$135,000
Research Associate	77	$60,610 - $136,448	$76,500
Lecturer	22	$48,500 - $127,275	$68,100
Clinical Trainee Resident	16	$47,000 - $69,430	$51,000
Senior Lecturer	9	$73,429 - $165,000	$95,823
Professor	8	$190,000 - $390,000	$270,000
Associate Professor	7	$120,000 - $185,000	$145,029
Assistant Research Professor	7	$90,000 - $115,000	$95,000
Extension Associate	6	$66,996 - $85,983	$75,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Ithaca, NY	470
New York, NY	8
Elmont, NY	2
Geneva, NY	2
Port Orange, FL	1
Richardson, TX	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.