H-1B filings

Does Kent State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Kent State University filed 94 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 21 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 66 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Kent State University at Kent 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	21	21	21
2025	27	26	26
2024	46	39	39

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	2	0	10	1
2025	12	2	12	0
2024	15	0	15	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	33	$63,000 - $200,866	$84,048
Associate Professor	5	$60,000 - $102,706	$73,542
Research Associate	4	$54,000 - $67,475	$67,475
Postdoctoral Research Scholar	4	$56,484 - $56,484	$56,484
Research Scientist	4	$68,058 - $79,914	$78,853
Assistant Golf Coach	4	$52,000 - $53,581	$52,000
Adjunct Faculty	3	$66,560 - $84,573	$84,573
Lecturer	3	$63,963 - $73,000	$65,000
Associate Head Coach	2	$50,000 - $50,000	$50,000
Psychologist, International Student Focus	2	$92,104 - $97,965	$97,965

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Kent, OH	84
Upton, NY	3
Berkeley, CA	2
New Philadelphia, OH	2
Warren, OH	2
North Canton, OH	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.