H-1B filings

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed 612 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 174 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 459 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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	174	171	171
2025	250	246	246
2024	188	182	182

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	45	2	65	1
2025	104	1	77	1
2024	109	0	59	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
Research Scientist	250	$65,000 - $203,170	$85,000
Postdoctoral Associate	225	$58,608 - $91,166	$71,000
Assistant Professor	67	$118,300 - $342,222	$140,450
Lecturer	13	$75,408 - $166,670	$88,279
Research Engineer	12	$85,000 - $148,950	$100,000
Senior Postdoctoral Associate	10	$68,960 - $81,500	$75,000
Research Associate	6	$89,115 - $124,800	$113,573
Senior Lecturer	4	$103,000 - $225,000	$198,000
Associate Professor	4	$149,200 - $210,500	$175,000
Principal Research Scientist	3	$140,000 - $150,000	$149,527

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Cambridge, MA	602
Bedford, MA	1
Boston, MA	1
Cambidge, MA	1
Cambrdige, MA	1
Cambridgeg, MA	1
Cambridige, MA	1
Cambrige, MA	1
Camrbidge, MA	1
Los Angeles, CA	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.