H-1B filings

Does Kansas State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Kansas State University filed 136 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 54 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 114 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Kansas 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	54	53	53
2025	47	47	47
2024	35	34	34

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	19	18
2025	24	14
2024	24	15

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	33	$41,910 - $114,413	$59,360
Fellow Post Doc	19	$42,162 - $60,778	$53,102
Research Associate	11	$44,554 - $72,000	$57,845
Research Assistant Professor	8	$43,590 - $89,731	$56,555
Teaching Assistant Professor	7	$41,700 - $71,850	$61,940
Clinical Assistant Professor	6	$45,400 - $96,167	$89,107
Senior Research Scientist	3	$47,112 - $48,381	$47,112
Clinical Asst. Prof.-Dept. Of Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.	3	$142,000 - $142,000	$142,000
Research Assistant	3	$37,274 - $48,880	$43,963
Research Manager	2	$97,178 - $103,854	$103,854

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Manhattan, KS	126
Salina, KS	6
Garden City, KS	1
Manhatttan, KS	1
Mckinney, TX	1
Olathe, KS	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.