H-1B filings

Does Dougherty County School District sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Dougherty County School District filed 55 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 18 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 40 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	18	18	18
2025	25	25	32
2024	12	12	29

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	2	0	13	1
2025	6	1	4	0
2024	13	0	2	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
Special Education Teacher	16	$46,280 - $65,170	$56,290
Middle School Teacher	8	$47,500 - $62,270	$58,362
Secondary School Teacher	6	$53,193 - $73,530	$62,407
Elementary School Teacher	4	$49,577 - $56,373	$52,353
High School Special Education Teacher	4	$48,710 - $48,710	$48,710
Middle School Special Education Teacher	2	$47,500 - $55,239	$55,239
High School Teacher	2	$56,568 - $67,324	$67,324
Secondary School Teacher (Science)	2	$56,240 - $64,810	$64,810
Secondary School Teacher (Mathematics)	2	$64,810 - $64,810	$64,810
Middle School Teacher (Math)	2	$51,157 - $62,860	$62,860

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Albany, GA	55

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.