H-1B filings

Does University of Louisville sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Louisville filed 162 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 52 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 110 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Louisville 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	52	49	49
2025	64	58	58
2024	46	44	44

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	16	15	1
2025	21	10	0
2024	27	21	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	93	$57,502 - $450,008	$128,000
Research Scientist	12	$61,008 - $91,520	$65,000
Researcher	7	$51,700 - $64,600	$56,734
Instructor	6	$75,000 - $299,998	$100,008
Senior Researcher	6	$59,655 - $68,000	$64,775
Communications & Marketing Specialist II (Creative Producer)	3	$65,000 - $65,000	$65,000
Research Resource Facilities Specialist IV	3	$80,000 - $93,000	$93,000
Senior Research Scientist	2	$82,000 - $87,500	$87,500
Manager, Research Programs	2	$60,000 - $66,685	$66,685
Lecturer	2	$56,000 - $56,000	$56,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Louisville, KY	157
Gainesville, FL	1
Ghent, KY	1
Glasgow, KY	1
Johns Creek, GA	1
Shepherdsville, 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.