H-1B filings

Does Lehigh University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Lehigh University filed 86 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 25 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 58 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Lehigh 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	25	24	24
2025	36	30	30
2024	25	24	24

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	4	7
2025	14	11
2024	16	6

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	44	$56,484 - $170,000	$102,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	11	$40,800 - $65,000	$56,484
Teaching Assistant Professor	5	$65,000 - $115,000	$83,000
Research Scientist	4	$65,000 - $78,000	$67,000
Senior Research Scientist And Curriculum Innovation Manager	3	$108,150 - $108,150	$108,150
Senior Research Scientist	3	$83,616 - $83,616	$83,616
Cloud Systems Engineer	2	$108,470 - $108,470	$108,470
Postdoctoral Research Associatae	1	$61,428 - $61,428	$61,428
Senior Database Analyst	1	$85,000 - $85,000	$85,000
Investment Analyst	1	$150,000 - $150,000	$150,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Bethlehem, PA	83
Austin, TX	1
Jersey City, NJ	1
New York, NY	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.