H-1B filings

Does Northwestern University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Northwestern University filed 880 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 279 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 606 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Northwestern 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	279	250	250
2025	314	301	301
2024	287	270	270

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	60	0	92	2
2025	112	2	107	0
2024	123	1	112	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
Postdoctoral Scholar	253	$53,000 - $94,760	$63,852
Research Associate	157	$56,484 - $142,272	$70,000
Research Assistant Professor	88	$59,580 - $195,000	$86,382
Assistant Professor	74	$90,000 - $279,364	$135,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	32	$53,498 - $89,981	$61,992
Assistant Professor Of Instruction	31	$66,500 - $115,000	$77,500
Research Specialist	22	$41,108 - $88,837	$63,856
Clinical Research Associate	21	$58,885 - $96,491	$63,960
Research Technologist 2	13	$42,240 - $59,341	$46,876
Senior Research Associate	12	$69,000 - $130,000	$80,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Chicago, IL	458
Evanston, IL	411
Atlanta, GA	2
Schaumburg, IL	2
Birmingham, AL	1
Brooklyn, NY	1
Eavnston, IL	1
Evantston, IL	1
Il, IL	1
Miami, FL	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.