H-1B filings

Does Research Foundation for the State University of New York sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Research Foundation for the State University of New York filed 349 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 94 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 261 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	94	94	94
2025	133	132	132
2024	122	119	119

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	31	1	28	1
2025	60	0	41	0
2024	67	1	34	1

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
Research Scientist	114	$53,997 - $129,022	$70,000
Postdoctoral Associate	84	$53,000 - $88,347	$63,000
Principal Investigator	17	$57,117 - $151,800	$113,516
Post Doctoral Associate	12	$53,206 - $65,000	$58,459
Senior Research Support Specialist	9	$51,355 - $90,000	$70,000
Senior Research Scientist	8	$57,000 - $102,720	$90,000
Research Support Specialist	8	$37,565 - $60,000	$50,544
Postdoctoral Research Associate	7	$56,484 - $66,000	$62,000
Research Scientist & Principal Investigator	5	$78,770 - $187,117	$143,083
Senior Postdoctoral Associate	3	$58,000 - $70,298	$60,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Stony Brook, NY	126
Buffalo, NY	80
Albany, NY	53
Syracuse, NY	35
Utica, NY	13
Brooklyn, NY	12
Vestal, NY	10
Binghamton, NY	5
New York, NY	4
Johnson City, NY	3

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.