H-1B filings

Does San Jose State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. San Jose State University filed 162 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 54 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 109 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 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	54	54	54
2025	59	57	57
2024	49	48	48

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
2026	12	0	20
2025	19	0	17
2024	10	1	31

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	112	$72,000 - $155,400	$99,228
Information Technology Specialist I	6	$75,876 - $78,156	$75,876
Associate Professor	6	$85,200 - $143,352	$112,428
Air Resources Engineer	3	$77,856 - $104,604	$104,604
Information Technology Specialist	3	$97,560 - $103,500	$100,488
Research Data Specialist II	3	$89,004 - $91,680	$89,004
Electric Generation System Specialist I	3	$104,652 - $104,652	$104,652
Electric Generation System Specialist	3	$104,652 - $104,652	$104,652
Senior Assistant Librarian	2	$96,996 - $98,976	$98,976
Information Technology Consultant	2	$81,060 - $81,060	$81,060

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
San Jose, CA	62
Fresno, CA	48
Sacramento, CA	31
Turlock, CA	16
Carson, CA	2
Porterville, CA	2
Arcata, CA	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.