H-1B filings

Does Mississippi State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Mississippi State University filed 200 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 54 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 152 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Mississippi 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	54	51	51
2025	78	75	75
2024	68	66	66

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	17	19	2
2025	41	22	2
2024	31	22	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	80	$62,000 - $150,000	$87,873
Postdoctoral Associate	41	$41,309 - $70,000	$60,000
Assistant Research Professor	20	$55,000 - $109,013	$83,000
Assistant Clinical Professor	7	$86,613 - $150,000	$140,000
Instructor I	5	$44,500 - $70,000	$53,833
Associate Professor	5	$87,665 - $165,000	$94,095
Assistant Teaching Professor	5	$51,000 - $84,000	$65,000
CRM & Web Support Specialist	2	$64,000 - $64,000	$64,000
Senior Research Engineer	2	$109,671 - $112,413	$112,413
Research Associate II	2	$54,000 - $60,000	$60,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Mississippi State, MS	141
Starkville, MS	31
Crystal Springs, MS	4
Stoneville, MS	4
Poplarville, MS	3
Batavia, IL	2
Leland, MS	2
Newport News, VA	2
Pearl, MS	2
Pontotoc, MS	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.