H-1B filings

Does Lakes International Language Academy sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Lakes International Language Academy filed 67 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 12 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 49 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	12	12	12
2025	26	26	26
2024	29	28	28

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	Continuing: denied
2026	1	4	1
2025	7	9	0
2024	14	14	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
Spanish Immersion Teacher	32	$39,500 - $61,987	$42,100
Chinese Immersion Teacher	7	$39,500 - $52,130	$49,218
Special Education Teacher	6	$49,485 - $63,130	$53,195
Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher	4	$39,500 - $52,125	$51,519
Secondary School Teacher	3	$41,000 - $49,875	$42,000
Secondary Teacher	2	$46,925 - $46,925	$46,925
Teacher	2	$44,170 - $57,925	$57,925
Language Acquisition Teacher	1	$51,175 - $51,175	$51,175
Music Teacher	1	$41,400 - $41,400	$41,400
Elementary Teacher	1	$41,400 - $41,400	$41,400

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Forest Lake, MN	65
Minneapolis, MN	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.