H-1B filings

Does Duke University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Duke University filed 700 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 180 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 522 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Duke 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	180	179	179
2025	267	261	261
2024	253	246	246

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	45	0	79	1
2025	82	1	103	3
2024	109	0	104	3

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	177	$53,760 - $222,000	$64,517
Assistant Professor	102	$69,023 - $480,200	$151,080
Research Associate Senior	57	$54,746 - $127,926	$75,000
Research Scientist	30	$54,812 - $126,700	$83,959
Research Associate, Sr	23	$57,325 - $110,000	$72,301
Research Associate, Sr.	22	$67,000 - $83,178	$75,254
Research Scholar	21	$54,829 - $95,050	$70,146
Research Associate Sr	20	$57,784 - $80,558	$75,254
Research Associate, Senior	20	$64,978 - $77,854	$75,254
Associate In Research	15	$41,600 - $121,688	$58,656

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Durham, NC	681
Pearland, TX	3
Atlanta, GA	2
Clayton, NC	2
Tallahassee, FL	2
Ann Arbor, MI	1
Beaufort, NC	1
Braselton, GA	1
Cary, NC	1
Durha,, NC	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.