H-1B filings

Does Southern Methodist University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Southern Methodist University filed 123 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 34 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 72 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Southern Methodist 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	34	30	30
2025	51	51	51
2024	38	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	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	3	6	0
2025	22	9	0
2024	19	13	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
Postdoctoral Fellow	11	$52,500 - $75,000	$57,000
Assistant Professor Of Economics	4	$145,000 - $153,000	$153,000
Postdoctoral Fellow - Teil	4	$62,000 - $62,000	$62,000
Research Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering	4	$80,000 - $80,000	$80,000
Engineer 3	3	$110,000 - $111,000	$111,000
Assistant Professor Of Finance	3	$170,000 - $276,823	$275,000
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	2	$102,500 - $102,500	$102,500
Postdoctoral Fellow In The Department Of Biology	2	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000
A. Kenneth Pye Visiting Assistant Professor	2	$75,000 - $75,000	$75,000
Assistant Professor	2	$145,000 - $145,000	$145,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Dallas, TX	123

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.