H-1B filings

Does Georgetown University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Georgetown University filed 274 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 72 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 188 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Georgetown 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	72	72	72
2025	119	117	117
2024	83	81	81

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	20	26	1
2025	34	41	1
2024	44	23	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	34	$82,000 - $246,466	$115,000
Postdoctoral Associate	30	$56,000 - $105,000	$72,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	14	$53,760 - $70,000	$61,572
Assistant Teaching Professor	10	$52,500 - $92,000	$70,000
Research Associate	7	$49,920 - $66,950	$58,885
Research Assistant	7	$42,723 - $63,654	$51,000
Staff Scientist	7	$65,000 - $85,000	$69,971
Assistant Research Professor	7	$65,000 - $130,725	$80,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	6	$80,000 - $130,000	$100,000
Biostatistician	6	$75,775 - $104,323	$90,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Washington, DC	244
Gaithersburg, MD	14
Seattle, WA	4
New York, NY	2
Ashburn, VA	1
Brambleton, VA	1
Brooklyn, NY	1
Corte Madera, CA	1
Greenbelt, MD	1
Mclean, VA	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.