H-1B filings

Does Stowers Institute for Medical Research sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Stowers Institute for Medical Research filed 59 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 16 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 38 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	16	16	16
2025	20	20	20
2024	23	23	23

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
2026	2	8
2025	4	8
2024	10	6

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 Research Associate	22	$60,366 - $76,384	$72,000
Research Technician II	8	$40,000 - $44,137	$42,000
Research Specialist I	5	$64,975 - $83,281	$70,700
Research Technician I	5	$37,086 - $43,200	$43,200
Assistant Investigator	5	$170,000 - $180,354	$170,000
Assistant Dean For Student And Postdoctoral Affair	2	$100,940 - $109,040	$109,040
Senior Research Associate	2	$60,366 - $74,160	$74,160
Associate Scientist I	2	$65,000 - $66,643	$66,643
Postgraduate Researcher	2	$47,000 - $57,000	$57,000
Stowers Fellow	1	$125,000 - $125,000	$125,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Kansas City, MO	59

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.