H-1B filings

Does The Rockefeller University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The Rockefeller University filed 154 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 28 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 133 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: The Rockefeller University 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	28	28	28
2025	70	69	69
2024	56	56	56

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	15	0	9	1
2025	40	1	21	0
2024	30	2	18	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 Associate	49	$65,835 - $109,000	$78,786
Postdoctoral Associate	42	$68,000 - $96,898	$74,100
Research Assistant	16	$48,300 - $60,000	$51,500
Research Specialist	5	$60,000 - $82,400	$68,000
Senior Research Support Specialist	5	$90,000 - $118,500	$90,000
Instructor In Clinical Investigation	4	$110,000 - $132,031	$124,452
Laboratory Manager	3	$60,000 - $80,000	$70,000
Machine Learning Engineer	2	$145,000 - $154,500	$154,500
Research Assistant Professor	2	$98,940 - $122,000	$122,000
Bioinformatics Specialist	2	$70,000 - $75,000	$75,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
New York, NY	154

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.