H-1B filings

Does Midwestern University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Midwestern University filed 19 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 3 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 15 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Midwestern University-Downers Grove 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	3	3	3
2025	9	9	9
2024	7	7	7

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
2026	1	2
2025	5	1
2024	3	3

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-Anatomy	2	$96,000 - $101,875	$101,875
Assistant Professor-Veterinary Microbiology	2	$120,000 - $130,000	$130,000
Assistant Professor-Optometry	1	$117,175 - $117,175	$117,175
Clinical Assistant Professor-Pathology & Population Medicine	1	$140,000 - $140,000	$140,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	1	$56,500 - $56,500	$56,500
Clinical Assistant Professor-Small Animal Internal Medicine	1	$145,000 - $145,000	$145,000
Associate Professor-Anatomy	1	$115,183 - $115,183	$115,183
Assistant Professor-Biochemistry	1	$96,000 - $96,000	$96,000
Clinical Assistant Professor-Surgical Education	1	$145,000 - $145,000	$145,000
Assistant Professor-Surgical Education	1	$145,000 - $145,000	$145,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Glendale, AZ	14
Downers Grove, IL	5

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.