H-1B filings

Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Southern Illinois University Carbondale filed 95 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 17 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 66 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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	17	16	16
2025	44	43	43
2024	34	34	34

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	3	0	5
2025	13	0	15
2024	15	1	15

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	48	$55,008 - $225,000	$87,039
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Internal Medicine	9	$129,996 - $357,750	$247,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Psychiatry	4	$207,500 - $220,480	$207,500
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Pediatrics	4	$75,000 - $170,000	$160,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Family & Community Medicine	4	$202,500 - $220,500	$207,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Neurology	4	$180,000 - $185,000	$180,000
Assistant Professr	4	$74,007 - $79,317	$77,166
Postdoctoral Fellow	3	$56,484 - $61,572	$61,008
Professor Of Clinical Medicine	2	$300,000 - $300,000	$300,000
Associate Professor Of Practice	1	$68,000 - $68,000	$68,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Carbondale, IL	54
Springfield, IL	34
Decatur, IL	5
Jacksonville, IL	1
Street, IL	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.