H-1B filings

Does Regents of the University of California at Riverside sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Regents of the University of California at Riverside filed 267 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 86 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 174 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of California-Riverside 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	86	83	83
2025	92	87	87
2024	89	86	86

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	9	1	34	1
2025	35	0	31	0
2024	29	0	36	0

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	85	$74,600 - $173,226	$113,900
Assistant Project Scientist	56	$68,120 - $97,000	$76,700
Postdoc-Employee	18	$60,000 - $79,881	$77,030
Postdoctoral Scholar	15	$60,000 - $82,836	$71,908
Asisstant Professor	10	$98,100 - $174,900	$105,500
Associate Specialist	7	$65,200 - $83,600	$76,500
Assistant Specialist	6	$56,600 - $69,000	$61,300
Specialist	4	$87,526 - $130,900	$116,700
Assistant Project Scientist,	4	$71,500 - $79,385	$76,700
Postdoctoral Researcher	4	$66,737 - $77,327	$77,179

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Riverside, CA	251
Parlier, CA	10
Davis, CA	2
19330 Jesse Ln Suite 100, CA	1
900 University Avenue, CA	1
New York, NY	1
Novato, CA	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.