H-1B filings

Does Oberlin College sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Oberlin College filed 53 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 18 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 39 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Oberlin College 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	18	17	17
2025	15	15	16
2024	20	19	19

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	5	4
2025	11	3
2024	10	6

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 Of Economics	5	$83,480 - $98,000	$96,500
Associate Professor Of Economics	2	$120,000 - $138,518	$138,518
Assistant Professor Of French	2	$80,000 - $80,000	$80,000
Professor Of Piano	2	$153,067 - $153,067	$153,067
Director, Fellowships And Awards	1	$85,050 - $85,050	$85,050
Instructor Of Piano Technology	1	$59,772 - $59,772	$59,772
Manager Of Arts & Sciences Special Projects	1	$50,000 - $50,000	$50,000
Asst. Women's Volleyball Coach	1	$30,300 - $30,300	$30,300
Assistant Professor Of Politics	1	$47,020 - $47,020	$47,020
Assistant Professor Of Jewish Studies	1	$80,000 - $80,000	$80,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Oberlin, OH	51
Washington, DC	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.