H-1B filings

Does Northeastern University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Northeastern University filed 330 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 105 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 205 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Northeastern University Oakland 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	105	99	99
2025	123	111	111
2024	102	94	94

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
2026	12	1	29
2025	33	1	44
2024	39	0	48

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	82	$95,162 - $275,425	$125,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	35	$59,108 - $98,509	$65,500
Assistant Teaching Professor	23	$70,000 - $161,850	$128,000
Part-Time Lecturer	19	$82,888 - $162,157	$107,682
Associate Research Scientist	15	$75,000 - $115,752	$79,161
Research Scientist	12	$75,000 - $130,166	$102,800
Associate Teaching Professor	11	$86,323 - $183,472	$96,325
Era Support Specialist	6	$70,720 - $72,134	$72,134
Assistant Research Professor	6	$105,000 - $150,000	$115,000
QA Automation Engineer	5	$111,303 - $119,448	$113,161

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Boston, MA	275
Portland, ME	10
Arlington, VA	8
Burlington, MA	6
Fort Wayne, IN	5
Oakland, CA	5
Breinigsville, PA	3
Seattle, WA	3
Franklin, MA	2
Jacksonville, FL	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.