H-1B filings

Does Southwestern University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Southwestern University filed 9 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 2 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 7 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2025.

Likely cap-exempt: Southwestern 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	2	2	2
2025	4	4	4
2024	3	3	3

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	Continuing: denied
2025	1	0	3	0
2024	1	0	2	0

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 Economics And Business	2	$77,000 - $80,000	$80,000
Assistant Professor Of Instruction In Statistics	1	$80,671 - $80,671	$80,671
Assistant Professor Of History	1	$67,993 - $67,993	$67,993
Assistant Professor Of Economics	1	$82,777 - $82,777	$82,777
Instructor Of Philosophy	1	$65,000 - $65,000	$65,000
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	1	$69,564 - $69,564	$69,564
Assistant Professor Of Communication Studies	1	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Georgetown, TX	9

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.