H-1B filings

Does Iowa State University of Science and Technology sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Iowa State University of Science and Technology filed 398 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 118 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 233 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Iowa 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	118	117	117
2025	148	147	147
2024	132	128	128

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	20	0	32	1
2025	42	0	48	0
2024	41	1	50	3

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
Postdoctoral Research Associate	89	$49,988 - $80,000	$58,687
Assistant Professor	87	$63,000 - $240,000	$102,700
Research Scientist II	38	$54,500 - $85,000	$62,500
Ames Laboratory Scientist I	25	$63,968 - $88,850	$81,000
Assistant Teaching Professor	21	$46,200 - $135,658	$80,949
Research Scientist III	17	$71,037 - $96,928	$77,250
Veterinary Resident	12	$45,000 - $51,000	$50,000
Research Assistant Professor	11	$74,942 - $117,707	$87,924
Clinical Assistant Professor	9	$120,000 - $154,552	$131,300
Software Developer III	6	$100,709 - $103,811	$100,783

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Ames, IA	391
Boone, IA	3
Upton, NY	2
Wilmington, DE	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.