H-1B filings

Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute filed 159 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 41 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 111 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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	41	38	38
2025	74	71	71
2024	44	43	43

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	Continuing: denied
2026	5	26	2
2025	21	27	3
2024	28	4	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
Postdoctoral Research Associate	57	$48,750 - $65,000	$58,656
Assistant Professor	38	$87,100 - $170,000	$120,000
Lecturer	21	$57,000 - $80,750	$74,160
Research Scientist	16	$64,000 - $98,175	$70,000
Research Associate	8	$54,995 - $65,000	$63,000
Senior Lecturer	4	$90,210 - $110,310	$95,230
Software Engineer	3	$65,000 - $67,829	$65,000
Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer	2	$33,758 - $33,758	$33,758
Laboratory Manager	2	$80,000 - $80,000	$80,000
Data Analyst	1	$69,996 - $69,996	$69,996

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Troy, NY	153
Columbus, IN	1
Los Angeles, CA	1
Sandy Springs, GA	1
Santa Clara, CA	1
Tampa, FL	1
Troly, NY	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.