H-1B filings

Does University of Kentucky sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Kentucky filed 421 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 121 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 333 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Kentucky 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	121	117	117
2025	164	156	156
2024	136	131	131

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	31	0	58	1
2025	64	0	76	0
2024	58	2	46	6

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	121	$73,000 - $500,000	$183,392
Postdoctoral Scholar	42	$50,324 - $71,365	$61,008
Assistant Professor Of Medicine/Hospitalist	24	$172,500 - $275,000	$230,000
Scientist I.	15	$52,021 - $64,242	$55,350
Scientist II.	13	$64,000 - $80,000	$68,220
Assistant Professor Of Neurology	10	$225,000 - $264,000	$250,000
Lecturer	8	$52,000 - $108,706	$62,280
Associate Professor	7	$86,825 - $200,000	$135,000
Research Associate Senior	6	$66,685 - $73,216	$70,344
Scientist III	6	$66,000 - $82,565	$70,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Lexington, KY	403
Paducah, KY	4
Morehead, KY	3
Corbin, KY	2
Berkeley, CA	1
Bloomington, IL	1
Blue Ash, OH	1
Bowling Green, KY	1
Dallas, TX	1
Frankfort, KY	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.