H-1B filings

Does The Corporation of Mercer University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The Corporation of Mercer University filed 49 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 10 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 32 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Mercer 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	10	10	10
2025	25	23	23
2024	14	13	13

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	Continuing: denied
2026	0	2	1
2025	10	6	0
2024	9	5	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 Director Of Creative Strategy	3	$54,080 - $54,080	$54,080
Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences	3	$61,800 - $82,023	$72,060
Assistant Professor Of Biomedical Sciences	3	$44,860 - $45,950	$45,950
Senior Programmer Analyst	3	$72,010 - $74,316	$74,316
Assistant Professor, Mathematics	2	$45,750 - $48,120	$48,120
Associate Professor	2	$82,023 - $102,743	$102,743
Research Associate	2	$40,560 - $52,333	$52,333
Associate Professor Of Biomedical Sciences	2	$69,400 - $69,400	$69,400
Assistant Professor Of Pathology And Clinical Sciences	2	$110,282 - $111,330	$111,330
Assistant Professor Of History	2	$48,440 - $52,640	$52,640

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Macon, GA	31
Columbus, GA	9
Atlanta, GA	4
Savannah, GA	4
Mcdonough, GA	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.