H-1B filings

Does Portsmouth Public Schools sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Portsmouth Public Schools filed 228 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 41 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 163 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	41	40	40
2025	112	111	114
2024	75	75	90

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	1	3	45
2025	61	2	0
2024	47	0	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
Teacher	90	$43,860 - $53,800	$47,720
Elementary School Teacher	28	$50,410 - $76,413	$60,794
Middle School Teacher	12	$53,210 - $69,483	$60,797
Elementary Teacher	11	$50,410 - $63,649	$58,497
High School Teacher	9	$53,800 - $72,731	$61,758
Teacher - Sped	8	$58,497 - $77,682	$60,797
Grade 5 Teacher	7	$58,497 - $96,549	$58,497
Special Education Teacher (Elementary)	6	$55,340 - $55,340	$55,340
First Grade Teacher	5	$58,497 - $58,497	$58,497
Preschool Teacher	4	$58,497 - $60,797	$60,797

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Portsmouth, VA	224
Porstmouth, VA	3
Portstmouth, VA	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.