H-1B filings

Does The University of Kansas sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Kansas filed 188 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 48 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 136 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Kansas 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	48	45	45
2025	73	71	71
2024	67	64	64

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	18	0	15	0
2025	31	2	22	0
2024	33	0	17	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
Assistant Professor	59	$62,500 - $230,000	$83,640
Postdoctoral Researcher	26	$47,476 - $71,000	$60,216
Associate Researcher	19	$54,285 - $99,000	$71,094
Research Engineer	10	$77,126 - $101,739	$85,571
Assistant Teaching Professor	9	$57,000 - $120,000	$82,500
Research Informatics Analyst	6	$71,558 - $89,790	$88,935
Associate Researcher Senior	4	$87,360 - $142,710	$110,000
Assistant Researcher Senior	4	$50,149 - $65,000	$61,500
Associate Professor	3	$84,476 - $100,000	$93,707
Engineering Associate III	3	$69,784 - $78,915	$69,784

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Lawrence, KS	171
Topeka, KS	7
Overland Park, KS	3
Olathe, KS	2
Centerton, AR	1
Grosse Pointe Park, MI	1
Kansas City, KS	1
Northville, MI	1
South Lyon, MI	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.