H-1B filings

Does The University of Arizona sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Arizona filed 366 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 120 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 285 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Arizona 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	120	116	116
2025	130	124	124
2024	116	116	116

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	Continuing: denied
2026	36	47	2
2025	42	52	3
2024	58	50	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	53	$70,586 - $195,000	$128,000
Researcher/Scientist III	42	$59,404 - $75,608	$66,994
Postdoctoral Research Associate I	22	$50,000 - $75,000	$62,652
Assistant Research Professor	21	$78,979 - $126,789	$101,400
Assistant Professor Of Practice	15	$55,000 - $120,000	$91,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate II	12	$55,000 - $80,500	$63,120
Researcher/Scientist IV	9	$75,540 - $90,000	$80,000
Lecturer	7	$55,958 - $106,330	$80,558
Research Professional II	5	$54,000 - $65,000	$59,634
Professor Of Practice	5	$65,000 - $71,300	$65,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Tucson, AZ	318
Phoenix, AZ	29
Oro Valley, AZ	6
Maricopa, AZ	4
Mesa, AZ	3
Tucson,, AZ	2
Casa Grande, AZ	1
Oracle, AZ	1
Tucosn, AZ	1
Yuma, AZ	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.