H-1B filings

Does Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania filed 1,183 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 369 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 795 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Pennsylvania 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	369	343	343
2025	457	435	435
2024	357	343	343

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	101	3	103	1
2025	155	0	153	1
2024	173	0	110	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
Research Associate	192	$51,875 - $105,000	$75,000
Postdoctoral Researcher	191	$54,840 - $120,704	$68,340
Assistant Professor	74	$68,000 - $336,111	$150,000
Senior Research Investigator	53	$65,354 - $124,964	$94,753
Research Specialist D	33	$62,014 - $90,481	$80,822
Research Specialist C	28	$55,224 - $82,147	$69,828
Research Specialist B	26	$43,000 - $66,373	$59,772
Fellow	21	$85,201 - $97,169	$91,804
Research Assistant Professor	18	$90,000 - $130,343	$110,376
Instructor	18	$68,577 - $180,000	$100,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Philadelphia, PA	1,136
Kennett Square, PA	14
Chicago, IL	3
Atlanta, GA	2
Bothell, WA	2
East Norriton, PA	2
Houston, TX	2
Phildelphia, PA	2
San Jose, CA	2
Warren, NJ	2

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.