H-1B filings

Does New York City Department of Education sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. New York City Department of Education filed 189 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 54 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 231 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 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	54	590
2025	67	66	609
2024	68	66	1,121

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	50	0	16	2
2025	54	5	23	0
2024	43	0	45	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
English As A Second Language (Middle) Teacher	6	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
English As A Second Language (Elementary) Teacher	6	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
English As A Second Language (Secondary) Teacher	6	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
Childhood Education (Elementary) Teacher	5	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
Students With Disabilities (Preschool) Teacher	4	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
Foreign Language (Secondary) Teacher	4	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
Childhood Education (Kindergarten) Teacher	4	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
Foreign Language (Middle) Teacher	4	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
Childhood Education (Preschool) Teacher	4	$62,902 - $68,902	$64,789
Senior Operations Research Analyst	3	$103,250 - $126,000	$126,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Brooklyn, NY	141
New York, NY	26
Long Island City, NY	11
East Elmhurst, NY	7
Queens, NY	2
Bronx, NY	1
Jamaica, NY	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.