H-1B filings

Does East Carolina University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. East Carolina University filed 72 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 17 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 59 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: East Carolina 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	17	17	17
2025	27	26	26
2024	28	28	28

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	2	9
2025	15	11
2024	10	12

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
Clinical Assistant Professor	22	$160,000 - $276,192	$202,584
Postdoctoral Scholar	15	$57,300 - $80,000	$62,962
Assistant Professor	10	$65,000 - $304,007	$95,000
Clinical Associate Professor	9	$97,904 - $242,678	$171,392
Associate Professor	6	$83,277 - $276,192	$193,994
Teaching Assistant Professor	5	$53,000 - $86,000	$80,000
Research Assistant Professor	3	$69,000 - $75,000	$69,000
Research Instructor	1	$82,000 - $82,000	$82,000
Research Associate	1	$74,984 - $74,984	$74,984

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Greenville, NC	67
Wanchese, NC	3
Elizabeth City, NC	1
Snow Hill, 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.