H-1B filings

Does Illinois Wesleyan University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Illinois Wesleyan University filed 16 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 4 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 8 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2025.

Likely cap-exempt: Illinois Wesleyan 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	4	3	3
2025	9	8	8
2024	3	3	3

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
2025	5	0	1	0
2024	0	0	2	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 Of Economics	2	$92,230 - $92,230	$92,230
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry And Biochemistry	2	$75,000 - $75,000	$75,000
Assistant Professor Of Finance	2	$105,000 - $105,000	$105,000
Assistant Professor	2	$62,000 - $83,000	$83,000
Laboratory Supervisor	2	$53,060 - $53,060	$53,060
Visiting Assistant Professor	1	$58,000 - $58,000	$58,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Neuroscience	1	$62,000 - $62,000	$62,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Economics	1	$79,980 - $79,980	$79,980
Associate Professor Of Finance	1	$105,000 - $105,000	$105,000
Assistant Professor Of Sociology	1	$59,000 - $59,000	$59,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Bloomington, IL	15
Charleston, IL	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.