H-1B filings

Does Louisiana Tech University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Louisiana Tech University filed 73 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 22 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 32 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Louisiana Tech 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	22	21	21
2025	40	37	37
2024	11	11	11

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	6	0	4	0
2025	6	0	10	2
2024	3	1	3	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
Senior Systems Administrator	6	$78,500 - $78,500	$78,500
Assistant Athletic Dir. For Video Operations & Creative Ser.	4	$56,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Assistant Professor Of English	4	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Assistant Professor Of Finance	3	$168,000 - $168,975	$168,975
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering	3	$92,500 - $94,500	$94,500
Associate Coach, Track And Field	3	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000
Assistant Professor Of Communication Studies	3	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Lecturer In Civil & Construction Engineering Technology	2	$87,110 - $87,110	$87,110
Assistant Athletic Trainer	2	$38,000 - $48,170	$48,170
Lecturer In Chemistry	2	$66,460 - $66,460	$66,460

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Ruston, LA	71
Lubbock, TX	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.