H-1B filings

Does University of California, Davis sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of California, Davis filed 539 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 165 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 376 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of California-Davis 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	165	163	163
2025	213	207	207
2024	161	157	157

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	39	57	1
2025	75	69	0
2024	73	63	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
Postdoctoral Scholar	143	$58,608 - $100,100	$71,908
Assistant Professor	95	$91,900 - $360,000	$125,800
Assistant Project Scientist	94	$70,000 - $122,200	$82,100
Lecturer	13	$64,085 - $113,880	$73,107
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor	10	$190,000 - $473,745	$238,000
Assistant Specialist	10	$57,800 - $68,900	$65,900
Associate Specialist	9	$73,000 - $85,800	$81,400
Veterinarian	9	$88,600 - $208,752	$129,320
Applications Programmer	7	$85,000 - $134,988	$109,000
Resident Physician	7	$87,016 - $96,192	$89,635

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Davis, CA	404
Sacramento, CA	97
Rancho Cordova, CA	4
Salinas, CA	4
San Diego, CA	3
Tulare, CA	3
Turlock, CA	3
Discovery Bay, CA	2
Parlier, CA	2
San Bernadino, CA	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.