H-1B filings

Does University of Maine sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Maine filed 86 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 22 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 70 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Maine at Fort Kent 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	22	22	22
2025	30	30	30
2024	34	34	34

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
2026	9	8
2025	18	5
2024	20	10

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
Research Associate	6	$38,701 - $79,997	$69,782
Assistant Professor	4	$94,999 - $110,000	$109,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate	3	$54,884 - $59,999	$57,096
Athletic Trainer	3	$42,499 - $55,499	$43,599
Post Doctoral Researcher	2	$52,999 - $74,662	$74,662
Lecturer Of Mathematics	2	$53,999 - $62,221	$62,221
Assistant Professor Of Computer Science	2	$90,000 - $96,876	$96,876
Assistant Professor Of Forestry	2	$62,222 - $62,222	$62,222
Research Assoc. Forestry	2	$49,999 - $59,999	$59,999
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	2	$55,947 - $59,999	$59,999

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Orono, ME	72
Portland, ME	3
Fort Kent, ME	2
Glendale, WI	2
Augusta, ME	1
Bangor, ME	1
Farmington, ME	1
New York, NY	1
Presque Isle, ME	1
Springvale, ME	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.