H-1B filings

Does University of Idaho sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Idaho filed 82 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 26 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 60 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Idaho 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	26	26	26
2025	40	40	40
2024	16	16	16

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	9	9	0
2025	14	10	1
2024	11	7	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	22	$68,000 - $148,000	$92,435
Assistant Professor Of Psychology	4	$72,544 - $79,488	$77,002
Research Scientist	2	$52,603 - $78,000	$78,000
Mental Health Counselor - Case Manager	2	$62,000 - $62,000	$62,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	2	$56,472 - $60,000	$60,000
Research Associate II	2	$50,170 - $63,128	$63,128
Assistant Athletic Trainer	2	$47,424 - $47,424	$47,424
Assistant Professor Of Interior Architecture And Design	1	$68,768 - $68,768	$68,768
Associate Professor	1	$115,088 - $115,088	$115,088
Head Volleyball Coach	1	$85,010 - $85,010	$85,010

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Moscow, ID	68
Idaho Falls, ID	3
Parma, ID	3
Kimberly, ID	2
Twin Falls, ID	2
Aberdeen, ID	1
Caldwell, ID	1
Gaithersburg, MD	1
Hagerman, ID	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.