H-1B filings

Does Trustees of Amherst College sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Trustees of Amherst College filed 39 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 8 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 27 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Amherst College 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	8	8	8
2025	18	18	18
2024	13	13	13

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	1	4
2025	8	7
2024	3	4

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
Lecturer In Mathematics	2	$70,000 - $80,000	$80,000
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	2	$110,000 - $120,000	$120,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Mathematics	2	$80,000 - $86,000	$86,000
Assistant Professor Of Economics	2	$130,000 - $137,500	$137,500
Senior Network Administrator	2	$130,000 - $130,000	$130,000
Assistant Professor Of Law, Jurisprudence & Social Thought	2	$103,000 - $103,000	$103,000
Asst. Prof. Of History And Asian Languages And Civilizations	2	$85,000 - $85,000	$85,000
Assistant Professor Of Sociology	1	$101,000 - $101,000	$101,000
Assistant Professor Of Philosophy	1	$102,800 - $102,800	$102,800
Staff Counselor, Bilingual/International Focus	1	$93,800 - $93,800	$93,800

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Amherst, MA	37
Cambridge, MA	1
Washington, DC	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.