H-1B filings

Does James Madison University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. James Madison University filed 110 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 34 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 64 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: James Madison 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	34	32	32
2025	32	32	32
2024	44	43	43

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	5	0	12	1
2025	18	0	9	1
2024	8	1	12	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	8	$60,000 - $130,000	$91,089
Lecturer Of Economics	4	$80,000 - $80,000	$80,000
Assistant Professor Of Engineering	3	$90,000 - $94,500	$90,000
Reporting & Data Analyst	3	$67,633 - $67,633	$67,633
Asst Prof, School Of Media Arts & Design	3	$75,000 - $79,425	$75,000
System & Data Analyst	3	$67,633 - $75,026	$75,026
Visiting Assistant Professor	3	$65,280 - $102,000	$80,000
Lecturer	3	$66,500 - $68,000	$66,500
Career Advisor	3	$43,534 - $43,534	$43,534
Lecturer, Wrtc	2	$48,120 - $49,564	$49,564

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Harrisonburg, VA	107
Ball Ground, GA	1
Harrionburg, VA	1
Harrisonbug, 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.