H-1B filings

Does The University of Iowa sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Iowa filed 902 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 247 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 573 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Iowa 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	247	247	247
2025	354	351	351
2024	301	289	298

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	49	1	88	2
2025	122	1	112	0
2024	93	1	109	4

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
Clinical Assistant Professor	216	$75,000 - $412,000	$290,000
Assistant Professor	94	$65,000 - $362,892	$107,000
House Staff Fellow Physician	88	$68,700 - $90,800	$78,900
Postdoctoral Research Scholar	81	$53,760 - $75,564	$62,232
House Staff Resident Physician	68	$62,000 - $84,800	$69,400
Assistant Research Scientist	58	$56,742 - $102,632	$70,000
Clinical Associate Professor	31	$130,000 - $502,383	$357,892
Senior Application Developer	12	$90,835 - $102,398	$96,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	11	$78,562 - $198,000	$145,000
Research Specialist	10	$53,186 - $84,261	$70,605

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Iowa City, IA	853
North Liberty, IA	10
Coralville, IA	8
Sioux City, IA	8
Ankeny, IA	4
San Diego, CA	3
Melbourne, FL	2
Ottumwa, IA	2
Aurora, IL	1
Bettendorf, IA	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.