H-1B filings

Does University Of California, Irvine sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University Of California, Irvine filed 269 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 76 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 199 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of California-Irvine 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	76	74	74
2025	107	105	105
2024	86	85	85

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	22	0	20	1
2025	52	1	32	0
2024	37	0	36	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	55	$88,700 - $240,000	$121,000
Assistant Project Scientist	54	$68,400 - $97,800	$79,300
Postdoctoral Scholar	48	$60,000 - $82,836	$72,100
Associate Specialist	17	$70,500 - $88,000	$76,500
Assistant Specialist	9	$56,600 - $68,300	$65,900
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor	8	$90,700 - $420,000	$140,700
Specialist	7	$86,900 - $114,200	$93,200
Associate Project Scientist	6	$87,000 - $103,900	$93,100
Assistant Professor In-Residence	5	$98,500 - $154,700	$154,700
Assistant Researcher	5	$90,200 - $95,700	$90,200

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Irvine, CA	254
Orange, CA	13
Cumming, GA	1
Fountain Valley, 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.