H-1B filings

Does Northwest Missouri State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Northwest Missouri State University filed 27 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 8 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 20 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Northwest Missouri 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	8	8	8
2025	9	9	9
2024	10	8	8

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
2026	1	4
2025	4	3
2024	6	2

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 Developer	3	$77,376 - $78,832	$78,832
Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Information Systems	3	$90,895 - $93,622	$93,622
Assistant Professor Of Recreation	2	$60,500 - $64,543	$64,543
Assistant Professor Of Art Education	2	$57,557 - $57,557	$57,557
Assistant Professor Of Agronomy	2	$62,206 - $62,206	$62,206
Computer Software & Programming Specialist	2	$58,800 - $58,800	$58,800
Assistant Professor Of Management	1	$106,895 - $106,895	$106,895
Assistant Professor Of Geographic Information Science	1	$64,906 - $64,906	$64,906
Librarian	1	$57,853 - $57,853	$57,853
Assistant Professor Of Biology (Physiology)	1	$62,756 - $62,756	$62,756

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Maryville, MO	26
Kansas City, MO	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.