H-1B filings

Does Purdue University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Purdue University filed 767 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 252 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 547 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Purdue University Fort Wayne 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	252	249	249
2025	325	316	316
2024	190	180	180

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	38	0	101	4
2025	112	4	116	5
2024	94	0	86	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
Assistant Professor	217	$65,000 - $253,088	$111,509
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	60	$40,082 - $78,642	$57,501
Clinical Assistant Professor	42	$68,296 - $174,000	$120,000
Research Scientist	34	$63,000 - $123,840	$89,989
Post Doctoral Research Associate	34	$42,053 - $77,100	$60,000
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant	28	$50,000 - $69,368	$58,843
Post Doctoral Research Assistant	26	$52,000 - $72,000	$59,142
Postdoctoral Research Associate	26	$45,000 - $76,220	$60,000
Lecturer	24	$48,786 - $185,000	$85,000
Staff Therapist	16	$54,900 - $82,000	$71,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
West Lafayette, IN	683
Fort Wayne, IN	37
Hammond, IN	23
Indianapolis, IN	13
Shelbyville, IN	4
Batavia, IL	2
Canton, MI	1
Lafayette, IN	1
San Jose, CA	1
Vincennes, IN	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.