H-1B filings

Does Michigan State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Michigan State University filed 556 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 215 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 353 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Michigan State 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	215	210	210
2025	148	142	142
2024	193	188	188

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	Continuing: denied
2026	38	67	2
2025	50	56	0
2024	85	57	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	138	$57,200 - $270,000	$100,000
Research Associate	104	$48,671 - $85,176	$62,234
Information Technologist III	12	$105,208 - $141,911	$129,495
Information Technologist II	11	$86,501 - $130,117	$107,966
Specialist - Research	11	$55,000 - $75,000	$62,564
Postdoctoral Scholar - Fixed Term	11	$59,160 - $75,000	$71,635
Research Assistant I	10	$53,133 - $66,319	$58,314
Scientist	9	$85,000 - $140,400	$104,000
Assistant Professor - Fixed Term	9	$67,650 - $92,250	$78,000
Research Assistant III	7	$65,000 - $78,396	$69,188

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
East Lansing, MI	496
Lansing, MI	16
Grand Rapids, MI	9
Frankenmuth, MI	3
Clinton Township, MI	2
Coldwater, MI	2
Cupertino, CA	2
Detroit, MI	2
Flint, MI	2
Haslett, MI	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.