H-1B filings

Does East Tennessee State University (ETSU) sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) filed 52 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 19 in fiscal year 2026.

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

Likely cap-exempt: East Tennessee State 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	19	18	18
2025	20	20	20
2024	13	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
2026	2	6
2025	8	9
2024	3	4

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 Professor	17	$57,500 - $124,084	$87,970
Postdoctoral Fellow	3	$67,500 - $75,775	$67,500
Social Media Coordinator	2	$47,000 - $47,000	$47,000
Assistant Professor (Endocrinology)	2	$88,490 - $110,000	$110,000
Master Lecturer	2	$56,320 - $56,320	$56,320
System Administrator	1	$76,636 - $76,636	$76,636
Global Health Advisor	1	$65,160 - $65,160	$65,160
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry	1	$65,774 - $65,774	$65,774
Faculty Research Associate	1	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000
Assistant Professor / Associate Program Director	1	$102,000 - $102,000	$102,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Johnson City, TN	42
Kingsport, TN	6
Mountain Home, TN	3
Gray, TN	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.