H-1B filings

Does The Florida State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The Florida State University filed 348 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 92 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 253 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Florida 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	92	88	88
2025	148	141	141
2024	108	104	104

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	Continuing: denied
2026	23	32	2
2025	68	42	0
2024	58	30	1

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	143	$72,187 - $245,000	$100,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	40	$48,611 - $73,644	$57,614
Research Faculty I	34	$62,000 - $102,362	$85,000
Teaching Faculty I	21	$60,000 - $120,000	$75,000
Assistant In Research	8	$66,464 - $90,000	$78,780
Research Faculty II	4	$80,234 - $126,779	$100,000
Systems Administrator	4	$60,000 - $77,377	$66,476
Postdoctoral Research Associate	4	$54,579 - $66,000	$60,000
Full-Stack Developer	3	$76,800 - $76,800	$76,800
Instructional Specialist I	3	$47,000 - $85,000	$66,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Tallahassee, FL	322
Panama City, FL	3
Sarasota, FL	3
Austin, TX	2
Bay St. Louis, MS	2
Cambridge, MA	2
Cary, NC	2
Arlington,, VA	1
Arlington, VA	1
Batavia, IL	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.