H-1B filings

Does Grand Valley State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Grand Valley State University filed 86 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 22 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 56 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Grand Valley 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	22	22	22
2025	38	38	38
2024	26	25	25

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	New: denied	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	4	0	5	1
2025	20	1	7	0
2024	12	0	8	0

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	66	$58,977 - $159,598	$103,500
Affiliate Faculty Of Instruction	6	$57,259 - $83,000	$74,000
Associate Professor	3	$99,000 - $118,222	$115,000
Visiting Faculty	2	$55,000 - $83,200	$83,200
Data Engineer	2	$85,662 - $85,662	$85,662
Research Scientist	2	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Assistant Faculty	1	$98,046 - $98,046	$98,046
Affiliate Faculty	1	$51,000 - $51,000	$51,000
Coach	1	$50,000 - $50,000	$50,000
Systems Analyst	1	$93,521 - $93,521	$93,521

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Allendale, MI	46
Grand Rapids, MI	38
Muskegon, MI	2

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.