H-1B filings

Does Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute filed 94 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 41 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 54 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute 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	41	40	40
2025	27	26	26
2024	26	26	26

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	5	0	8
2025	11	1	8
2024	12	1	10

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
Staff Scientist	29	$62,400 - $98,675	$75,587
Postdoctoral Associate	28	$61,048 - $78,749	$68,016
Bioinformatics Specialist	5	$84,843 - $85,950	$85,950
Assistant Professor	4	$82,118 - $165,000	$160,000
Scientist II	3	$110,000 - $110,000	$110,000
Scientist I	3	$88,000 - $88,000	$88,000
Sr. Bioinformatician	2	$120,000 - $120,000	$120,000
Research Associate I	2	$49,920 - $50,003	$50,003
Research Assistant II	2	$40,997 - $50,003	$50,003
Sr. Staff Scientist	2	$85,009 - $95,000	$95,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
La Jolla, CA	94

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.