H-1B filings

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

Yes, according to public filings. University of California, Merced filed 46 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 12 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 38 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of California-Merced 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	12	12	12
2025	18	18	18
2024	16	15	15

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	9	0
2025	4	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
Postdoctoral Scholar	16	$64,480 - $77,327	$71,769
Assistant Professor	11	$97,300 - $136,800	$122,200
Assistant Teaching Professor	4	$100,900 - $125,700	$114,600
Assistant Project Scientist	4	$71,500 - $74,100	$71,500
Counseling Psychologist	2	$112,934 - $112,934	$112,934
Lecturer	2	$64,329 - $70,295	$70,295
Associate Specialist	1	$83,600 - $83,600	$83,600
Assistant Bio Safety Officer/Bsl-3 Lab Manager	1	$72,200 - $72,200	$72,200
Network Engineer	1	$95,451 - $95,451	$95,451
Associate Director, Resource Planning And Cost Policy	1	$141,700 - $141,700	$141,700

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Merced, CA	46

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.