H-1B filings

Does Montana State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Montana State University filed 66 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 19 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 49 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Montana 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	19	18	18
2025	27	27	27
2024	20	20	20

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	4	0	5	1
2025	15	1	14	1
2024	5	1	6	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	11	$48,859 - $120,000	$75,660
Assistant Professor Civil Engineering	3	$87,730 - $87,730	$87,730
Instructor	3	$63,627 - $160,555	$69,540
Postdoctoral Researcher	3	$46,405 - $60,000	$50,149
Assistant Professor Of Finance	3	$69,540 - $89,567	$69,540
Assistant Professor Of Precision Agriculture	3	$70,370 - $75,660	$70,370
Assistant Professor Of Agricultural Process Engineering	1	$77,400 - $77,400	$77,400
Data Systems Manager I	1	$56,826 - $56,826	$56,826
Assistant Professor Of Agronomy	1	$72,727 - $72,727	$72,727
County Extension Agent	1	$43,410 - $43,410	$43,410

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Bozeman, MT	57
Havre, MT	3
Huntley, MT	2
Billings, MT	1
Conrad, MT	1
Culbertson, MT	1
Sidney, MT	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.