H-1B filings

Does Des Moines Independent Community School District sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Des Moines Independent Community School District filed 22 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 6 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 16 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	6	6	6
2025	6	6	6
2024	10	10	10

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	1	0
2025	1	2
2024	10	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
High School Science Teacher	5	$53,422 - $74,145	$68,818
Middle School Science Teacher	3	$73,313 - $79,860	$74,810
High School Math Teacher	3	$52,007 - $73,313	$65,656
Math Teacher	2	$55,332 - $74,020	$74,020
Middle School Teacher	2	$47,500 - $47,500	$47,500
Physics Teacher	1	$50,000 - $50,000	$50,000
Science Teacher	1	$58,669 - $58,669	$58,669
Pe Teacher	1	$59,669 - $59,669	$59,669
Middle School Math Teacher	1	$72,185 - $72,185	$72,185
Middle School Social Studies Teacher	1	$60,421 - $60,421	$60,421

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Des Moines, IA	22

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.