H-1B filings

Does National Radio Astronomy Observatory sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. National Radio Astronomy Observatory filed 47 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 12 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 38 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	12	12	12
2025	20	20	20
2024	15	13	13

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	1	9	0
2025	0	18	0
2024	1	9	1

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
Software Engineer III	6	$79,290 - $107,162	$98,592
Associate Scientist/Astronomy	4	$78,806 - $104,106	$83,491
Scientist/Computer Science	3	$83,491 - $90,015	$83,491
Project Director	3	$95,326 - $111,592	$110,282
Assistant Scientist	3	$81,099 - $81,099	$81,099
Scientist/Astronomy	2	$90,015 - $123,365	$123,365
Electronics Engineer II	2	$68,991 - $68,991	$68,991
Assistant Scientist/Astronomy	2	$68,991 - $83,491	$83,491
Software Engineer IV	2	$107,994 - $108,534	$108,534
Scientist/Research Engineer	2	$131,123 - $131,123	$131,123

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Charlottesville, VA	25
Socorro, NM	13
Albuquerque, NM	4
Green Bank, WV	2
Alpharetta, GA	1
Laurel, MD	1
Magdalena, NM	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.