H-1B filings

Does Mercyhurst University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Mercyhurst University filed 7 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 1 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 5 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2025.

Likely cap-exempt: Mercyhurst 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	1	1	1
2025	1	1	1
2024	5	5	5

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
2025	0	0	1	0
2024	3	0	1	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
Instructor Of Asian Studies	2	$51,875 - $55,550	$55,550
Assistant Men’S And Women’S Soccer Coach	1	$38,000 - $38,000	$38,000
Assistant Professor Of Marketing	1	$65,000 - $65,000	$65,000
Assistant Coach- Women's Hockey	1	$47,000 - $47,000	$47,000
Assistant Professor	1	$70,500 - $70,500	$70,500
Assistant Coach- Men’S Soccer/Head Coach- Reserve Team	1	$32,000 - $32,000	$32,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Erie, PA	7

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.