H-1B filings

Does Tufts University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Tufts University filed 223 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 54 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 156 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Tufts 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	54	50	50
2025	96	91	91
2024	73	72	72

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	13	1	24	1
2025	30	0	30	0
2024	32	0	27	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	46	$86,000 - $157,000	$122,400
Postdoctoral Scholar	28	$56,484 - $85,000	$73,164
Research Assistant Professor	10	$65,000 - $127,000	$102,149
Assistant Clinical Professor	8	$131,791 - $167,117	$145,000
Scientist III	7	$70,000 - $85,000	$82,846
Resident In Diagnostic Imaging	6	$50,000 - $50,000	$50,000
Scientist II	6	$85,000 - $125,000	$89,600
Professor Of The Practice	5	$78,000 - $90,926	$84,936
Research Associate	4	$66,958 - $70,000	$70,000
Telecommunications Analyst	4	$86,403 - $89,003	$86,403

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Medford, MA	97
Boston, MA	68
North Grafton, MA	46
Worcester, MA	4
Hathorne, MA	1
Jamaica Plain, MA	1
Noth Grafton, MA	1
Rock Hill, SC	1
San Francisco, CA	1
San Gabriel, CA	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.