H-1B filings

Does Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab filed 8 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 4 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 6 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2025-2026.

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	4	4
2025	2	2	2
2024	2	2	2

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	0	0	3	0
2025	1	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
Senior Scientist – Solar And Inner Heliospheric Physics	2	$156,500 - $172,000	$172,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	2	$116,314 - $137,226	$137,226
Space Plasmas Data Analytics	1	$123,247 - $123,247	$123,247
Post Doctoral Fellow	1	$126,492 - $126,492	$126,492
Atmospheric Remote Sensing Retrieval Development Scientist	1	$185,000 - $185,000	$185,000
Space Science And Operations Senior Professional Staff	1	$176,900 - $176,900	$176,900

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Laurel, MD	8

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.