H-1B filings

Does Louisiana State University and A&M College sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Louisiana State University and A&M College filed 364 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 111 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 277 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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	111	111	111
2025	136	134	134
2024	117	116	116

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	24	0	56	0
2025	46	1	57	1
2024	58	2	36	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	136	$60,000 - $247,465	$95,000
Postdoctoral Researcher	57	$43,888 - $71,637	$55,113
Research Associate 5	11	$51,500 - $79,934	$61,339
Instructor	11	$50,920 - $93,571	$67,426
Research Associate Specialist	10	$39,998 - $63,446	$46,554
Assistant Professor - Research	7	$55,000 - $86,700	$70,000
IT Consultant	5	$61,250 - $84,512	$78,354
Resident	4	$40,668 - $43,489	$43,489
Research Associate 3	3	$55,557 - $62,000	$56,181
Associate Professor	3	$80,429 - $94,210	$90,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Baton Rouge, LA	310
Shreveport, LA	29
Alexandria, LA	12
Winnsboro, LA	5
St. Gabriel, LA	3
Arlington, VA	1
Baton Rouge, LA	1
Bossier City, LA	1
Homer, LA	1
Rayne, LA	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.