H-1B filings

Does University Of California, San Diego sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University Of California, San Diego filed 737 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 232 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 418 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of California-San Diego 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	232	221	221
2025	264	258	258
2024	241	222	222

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	45	1	45	1
2025	76	1	87	3
2024	113	3	52	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
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee	187	$55,631 - $133,900	$74,425
Assistant Project Scientist	176	$65,700 - $126,600	$80,800
Assistant Professor	75	$87,700 - $250,600	$128,000
Staff Research Associate III	38	$61,686 - $87,623	$79,391
Staff Research Associate 3	30	$62,324 - $90,204	$72,647
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee	22	$55,632 - $77,327	$65,000
Staff Research Associate IV	16	$74,157 - $110,744	$82,257
Assistant Adjunct Professor	13	$96,400 - $135,000	$106,100
Associate Project Scientist	11	$87,000 - $119,800	$93,300
Staff Research Associate 4	10	$73,042 - $93,553	$85,558

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
La Jolla, CA	678
San Diego, CA	48
El Centro, CA	2
Bronx, NY	1
Coronado, CA	1
Davis, CA	1
Encinitas, CA	1
Escondido, CA	1
Golden, CO	1
Imperial Beach, 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.