H-1B filings

Does Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey filed 592 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 154 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 417 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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	154	151	151
2025	236	227	227
2024	202	191	191

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	40	80	1
2025	80	74	1
2024	68	75	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
Assistant Professor	194	$77,661 - $497,000	$137,519
Postdoctoral Associate	75	$61,805 - $92,606	$67,787
Research Associate	37	$80,091 - $110,000	$85,000
Post-Doctoral Associate	33	$58,500 - $87,000	$66,076
Research Associate II	31	$63,232 - $79,648	$68,147
Research Teaching Specialist II	29	$70,041 - $91,768	$72,749
Research Teaching Specialist III	28	$59,590 - $77,735	$65,543
Assistant Teaching Professor	25	$79,406 - $105,000	$89,575
Research Associate I	21	$72,009 - $89,311	$74,799
Research Associate III	20	$50,363 - $67,157	$57,693

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Piscataway, NJ	209
Newark, NJ	203
New Brunswick, NJ	157
Camden, NJ	16
Belvidere, NJ	3
Cape May Court House, NJ	2
Piscatway, NJ	1
Woodstown, NJ	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.