H-1B filings

Does Howard University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Howard University filed 64 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 10 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 52 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Howard 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	10	10	10
2025	21	21	21
2024	33	31	31

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	0	6
2025	10	9
2024	18	9

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
Lecturer	12	$55,000 - $63,705	$62,000
Assistant Professor	11	$80,000 - $120,000	$105,000
Research Scientist	4	$58,350 - $150,000	$67,829
Assistant Research Scientist	3	$73,000 - $91,025	$75,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	2	$54,840 - $67,018	$67,018
Director Of Research & Development	2	$96,252 - $96,252	$96,252
Senior Research Scientist	1	$112,000 - $112,000	$112,000
Sr. Immigration Specialist	1	$88,000 - $88,000	$88,000
Email & Digital Marketing Specialist	1	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Curriculum And Assessment Manager	1	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Washington, DC	62
Beltsville, MD	1
Jessup, MD	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.