H-1B filings

Does The University of Alabama in Huntsville sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Alabama in Huntsville filed 75 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 29 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 54 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Alabama in Huntsville 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	29	29	29
2025	30	29	29
2024	16	16	16

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	6	9
2025	14	9
2024	7	9

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 Scientist III	6	$91,800 - $103,723	$100,000
Computer Scientist III	6	$95,000 - $100,000	$98,000
Research Scientist II	5	$76,500 - $89,250	$89,147
Postdoctoral Research Assistant III	4	$60,000 - $62,880	$62,878
Assistant Professor Of Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering	4	$102,000 - $107,000	$105,000
Research Scientist I	3	$71,060 - $73,723	$73,723
Computer Scientist II	3	$87,500 - $89,688	$87,500
Research Associate II	2	$60,000 - $60,000	$60,000
Assistant Professor Of Space Science	2	$81,918 - $82,349	$82,349
Research Associate III	2	$58,599 - $90,000	$90,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Huntsville, AL	74
Melbourne, FL	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.