H-1B filings

Does San Diego State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. San Diego State University filed 68 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 12 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 55 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: San Diego State 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	12	12	12
2025	37	35	35
2024	19	19	19

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	1	0	7	1
2025	15	1	17	1
2024	10	0	5	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	58	$75,000 - $173,136	$108,000
Associate Professor	2	$97,848 - $158,688	$158,688
Professor	2	$137,004 - $143,340	$143,340
Sr. Assistant Librarian	2	$84,384 - $87,792	$87,792
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	2	$65,004 - $65,004	$65,004
Peoplesoft Operations Manager	2	$132,000 - $132,000	$132,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
San Diego, CA	66
Calexico, CA	2

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.