H-1B filings

Does Southern Arkansas University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Southern Arkansas University filed 20 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 6 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 15 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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	6	6	6
2025	9	9	9
2024	5	5	5

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	1	3	0
2025	2	4	0
2024	5	0	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 Of Mathematics	4	$54,000 - $58,000	$58,000
Assistant Professor Of Chemical Engineering	2	$75,000 - $77,746	$77,746
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	2	$71,750 - $76,875	$76,875
Assistant Professor Of Sport Management	1	$55,000 - $55,000	$55,000
Assistant Professor Of Marketing	1	$90,000 - $90,000	$90,000
Assistant Professor Of Human Performance And Sport	1	$55,000 - $55,000	$55,000
Assistant Professor Of Electrical Engineering	1	$73,544 - $73,544	$73,544
Alumni Data Analyst	1	$41,875 - $41,875	$41,875
Assistant Professor Of Agriculture	1	$61,784 - $61,784	$61,784
Assistant Professor Of Management	1	$89,303 - $89,303	$89,303

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Magnolia, AR	19
Camden, AR	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.