H-1B filings

Does Fairfield University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Fairfield University filed 55 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 20 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 44 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Fairfield 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	20	18	18
2025	23	23	23
2024	12	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	4	6
2025	12	13
2024	6	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
Assistant Professor, Marketing	6	$130,000 - $139,393	$135,000
Assistant Professor Of Accounting	4	$160,000 - $168,000	$168,000
Assistant Professor Of Management	4	$125,000 - $140,000	$136,000
Adjunct Professor, English	3	$106,766 - $107,744	$107,224
Assistant Professor Of Philosophy	3	$100,871 - $100,871	$100,871
Assist. Prof. Of The Practice,Computer Science & Engineering	3	$105,417 - $110,000	$105,796
Assistant Professor, Economics	3	$101,927 - $109,370	$108,000
Instructional Technologist	2	$68,474 - $68,474	$68,474
Assistant Professor Of Business Communication	2	$101,145 - $113,000	$113,000
Assistant Professor Of English	2	$97,225 - $101,651	$101,651

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Fairfield, CT	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.