H-1B filings

Does New York University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. New York University filed 418 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 92 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 309 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: New York 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	92	92	92
2025	189	184	184
2024	137	133	133

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	31	2	34	2
2025	81	0	47	1
2024	83	1	33	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
Postdoctoral Associate	87	$62,500 - $108,000	$68,058
Assistant Professor	62	$85,000 - $300,000	$141,145
Clinical Assistant Professor	28	$70,000 - $189,545	$92,370
Research Scientist	24	$65,326 - $133,250	$85,000
Assistant Research Scientist	11	$59,000 - $94,000	$79,420
Clinical Associate Professor	8	$78,774 - $210,936	$106,300
Associate Research Scientist	8	$65,050 - $107,342	$94,440
Senior Laboratory Associate	7	$68,224 - $80,250	$79,759
Assistant Professor/Courant Instructor	7	$90,000 - $95,000	$90,000
Post-Doctoral Associate	5	$58,700 - $75,000	$66,492

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
New York, NY	367
Brooklyn, NY	51

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.