H-1B filings

Does University of Hawaii sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Hawaii filed 192 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 62 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 131 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Hawaii at Hilo 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	62	61	61
2025	79	76	76
2024	51	49	49

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	10	16	1
2025	29	20	0
2024	33	23	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
Assistant Professor	119	$74,210 - $240,000	$111,000
Assistant Specialist	11	$90,000 - $144,348	$130,700
Junior Researcher	6	$72,360 - $97,000	$76,068
Instructor	6	$63,264 - $86,712	$73,008
Associate Professor	5	$90,312 - $190,176	$124,188
Junior Specialist	5	$71,040 - $84,024	$84,024
Assistant Researcher	5	$91,008 - $167,712	$116,556
Junior Extension Agent	3	$72,360 - $90,000	$90,000
IT Specialist	2	$64,980 - $68,232	$68,232
Professor And Director	2	$190,716 - $190,716	$190,716

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Honolulu, HI	162
Hilo, HI	25
Kahului, HI	2
2540 Dole Street, HI	1
Kamuela, HI	1
Wahiawa, HI	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.