H-1B filings

Does University of California, San Francisco sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of California, San Francisco filed 1,038 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 281 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 825 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of California-San Francisco 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	281	271	271
2025	383	373	373
2024	374	361	361

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	75	1	135	1
2025	157	2	153	4
2024	159	0	146	2

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	338	$56,712 - $110,000	$77,030
Associate Specialist	111	$65,200 - $91,100	$79,200
Specialist	105	$80,600 - $154,200	$93,200
Assistant Professional Researcher	53	$83,300 - $114,300	$93,400
Assistant Professor	30	$110,000 - $464,534	$248,453
Assistant Researcher	25	$83,300 - $113,900	$92,400
Assistant Specialist	24	$59,200 - $73,200	$65,900
Visiting Assistant Professor	23	$133,113 - $366,000	$357,100
Clinical Laboratory Scientist	22	$135,054 - $164,715	$141,939
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor	18	$165,900 - $385,200	$357,100

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
San Francisco, CA	1,019
Oakland, CA	8
Brisbane, CA	3
Berkeley, CA	1
Fremont, CA	1
Justin, TX	1
Miami, FL	1
Minneapolis, MN	1
Redwood City, CA	1
Rockford, IL	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.