H-1B filings

Does The University of Alabama sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Alabama filed 216 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 67 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 141 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Alabama System Office 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	67	64	64
2025	62	60	60
2024	87	86	86

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	20	0	19	1
2025	32	0	19	4
2024	26	1	25	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
Assistant Professor	43	$64,030 - $233,000	$85,000
Postdoctoral Researcher	8	$52,000 - $66,331	$59,530
Assistant Professor, Computer Science	5	$108,000 - $115,000	$110,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	4	$60,000 - $67,018	$66,200
Assistant Professor, Operations Management	4	$145,000 - $160,000	$147,500
Assistant Professor, Mathematics	4	$80,449 - $90,000	$90,000
Assistant Professor, Metallurgical And Materials Engineering	3	$98,000 - $108,730	$102,000
Instructor, Religious Studies	3	$51,634 - $51,634	$51,634
Instructor	3	$54,000 - $65,973	$56,279
Engineering Researcher I	3	$62,300 - $91,052	$80,325

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Tuscaloosa, AL	210
Arcadia, CA	2
Redlands, CA	2
Aurora, IL	1
Portland, OR	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.