H-1B filings

Does Oakland University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Oakland University filed 65 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 16 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 45 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Oakland 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	16	15	15
2025	26	26	26
2024	23	22	22

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	3	5
2025	11	10
2024	7	9

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	46	$45,000 - $50,000	$45,000
Instructor	6	$45,000 - $62,590	$45,000
Associate Professor	3	$45,000 - $114,420	$45,000
Recruitment Manager	2	$55,000 - $55,000	$55,000
Research Assistant	2	$52,400 - $63,856	$63,856
Postdoctoral Researcher	1	$62,587 - $62,587	$62,587
Academic Researcher	1	$62,587 - $62,587	$62,587
Postdoctoral Research Associate	1	$52,000 - $52,000	$52,000
Investigator/Assistant Research Professor	1	$46,000 - $46,000	$46,000
Special Instructor	1	$55,290 - $55,290	$55,290

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Rochester, MI	65

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.