H-1B filings

Does The University of Chicago sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Chicago filed 861 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 248 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 711 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Chicago 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	248	246	246
2025	318	310	310
2024	295	289	290

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	77	0	78	1
2025	159	1	111	0
2024	170	1	116	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	216	$47,258 - $85,000	$63,900
Assistant Professor	87	$66,593 - $419,429	$150,000
Staff Scientist	55	$61,748 - $140,000	$76,491
Research Professional	27	$51,835 - $114,814	$67,933
Assistant Instructional Professor	23	$60,000 - $97,867	$70,000
L.E. Dickson Instructor	17	$45,930 - $68,500	$63,243
Research Analyst	14	$48,000 - $80,340	$70,000
Clinical Research Coordinator 2	13	$60,000 - $71,500	$67,863
Associate Instructional Professor	12	$69,646 - $133,000	$78,966
Clinical Associate	11	$72,925 - $501,191	$218,166

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Chicago, IL	827
Lemont, IL	7
San Diego, CA	3
Argyle, TX	2
Washington, DC	2
Aurora, IL	1
Brooklyn, NY	1
Burr Ridge, IL	1
Canfield, OH	1
Chicagoi, 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.