H-1B filings

Does University of Connecticut sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Connecticut filed 295 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 103 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 181 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Connecticut 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	103	101	101
2025	100	100	100
2024	92	89	89

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	Continuing: denied
2026	13	38	0
2025	34	27	2
2024	43	26	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 Research Associate	117	$56,484 - $80,000	$62,838
Assistant Professor	57	$77,500 - $243,355	$104,000
Assistant Research Professor	34	$60,000 - $153,712	$74,901
Visiting Assistant Professor	10	$55,000 - $61,272	$60,000
Research Associate 1	7	$64,168 - $93,558	$74,880
Assistant Professor In Residence	7	$64,064 - $73,000	$68,220
Lecturer	5	$85,970 - $112,982	$112,982
Research Assistant 2	5	$68,305 - $79,518	$74,630
Research Scientist	5	$75,338 - $92,435	$91,915
Associate Professor In Residence	4	$96,079 - $130,614	$130,614

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Storrs, CT	242
Groton, CT	12
Hartford, CT	12
Stamford, CT	12
Newport News, VA	4
North Bergen, NJ	2
Waterbury, CT	2
Boston, MA	1
Brookline, MA	1
Harttord, CT	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.