H-1B filings

Does The George Washington University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The George Washington University filed 68 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 13 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 62 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: George Washington 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	13	13	13
2025	28	28	28
2024	27	27	27

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	8
2025	13	14
2024	13	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
Research Scientist	14	$68,712 - $130,000	$84,016
Postdoctoral Associate	10	$61,008 - $100,000	$70,000
Assistant Professor	9	$85,000 - $180,000	$125,000
Assistant Research Professor	4	$76,220 - $125,000	$100,000
Research Associate	3	$62,962 - $103,000	$103,000
Senior Software Engineer	2	$108,555 - $108,555	$108,555
Associate Professor Of The Practice Of International Affairs	2	$118,479 - $145,000	$145,000
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	2	$132,000 - $135,000	$135,000
Research Faculty	1	$128,437 - $128,437	$128,437
Assistant Professor Of Decision Sciences	1	$180,000 - $180,000	$180,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Washington, DC	55
Gaithersburg, MD	7
Washington, D.C., DC	2
Ashburn, VA	1
Durham, NC	1
Logan, UT	1
Media, PA	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.