H-1B filings

Does Temple University--A Commonwealth University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Temple University--A Commonwealth University filed 271 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 97 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 197 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Temple 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	97	97	97
2025	88	86	86
2024	86	85	85

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
2026	18	0	30	0
2025	34	0	38	0
2024	35	1	42	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 Research Associate	48	$54,144 - $80,174	$64,958
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)	25	$73,148 - $188,000	$120,000
Associate Scientist	23	$58,000 - $80,000	$69,000
Assistant Scientist	18	$44,000 - $62,369	$45,573
Research Scientist	8	$67,000 - $85,000	$69,126
Assistant Professor Of Instruction (Ntt)	7	$76,000 - $92,000	$85,240
Clinical Assistant Professor (Ntt)	6	$155,000 - $178,539	$165,000
Research Assistant Professor (Ntt)	5	$62,000 - $85,000	$62,000
Grant Analyst	4	$54,060 - $60,770	$54,060
Clinical Assistant Professor (Non Tenure-Track)	4	$115,000 - $178,539	$175,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Philadelphia, PA	266
Durham, NC	2
Chicago, IL	1
Columbus, OH	1
Phialdelphia, PA	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.