H-1B filings

Does Fort Hays State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Fort Hays State University filed 34 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 14 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 29 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Fort Hays 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	14	14	14
2025	11	11	11
2024	9	9	9

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	1	9
2025	4	3
2024	5	7

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	5	$51,150 - $72,000	$69,305
Assistant Professor Of Accounting	2	$113,000 - $115,321	$115,321
Professor	2	$78,005 - $78,192	$78,192
Assistant Professor Of Social Work	2	$65,600 - $65,600	$65,600
Applications Developer	2	$62,000 - $62,000	$62,000
Strength And Conditioning Coach	1	$47,355 - $47,355	$47,355
Web Content Developer	1	$54,288 - $54,288	$54,288
Athletic Trainer	1	$46,530 - $46,530	$46,530
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	1	$90,704 - $90,704	$90,704
Associate Professor Of Social Work	1	$94,898 - $94,898	$94,898

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Hays, KS	33
Ripley, 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.