H-1B filings

Does University of Massachusetts Lowell sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Massachusetts Lowell filed 92 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 31 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 68 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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	31	29	29
2025	40	40	40
2024	21	21	21

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	10	0	14	1
2025	13	1	11	0
2024	11	0	9	0

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	24	$80,000 - $151,678	$103,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	16	$55,000 - $65,000	$60,000
Research Scientist	8	$68,982 - $93,600	$79,953
Assistant Teaching Professor	6	$63,437 - $87,360	$80,000
Director Of International Admissions	2	$82,959 - $83,305	$83,305
Assistant Research Professor	2	$75,000 - $75,000	$75,000
Visiting Lecturer	2	$70,000 - $85,000	$85,000
Clinical Associate Professor	2	$104,000 - $104,000	$104,000
Research Associate	2	$64,000 - $68,224	$68,224
Associate Professor	2	$102,000 - $107,000	$107,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Lowell, MA	63
North Dartmouth, MA	21
Dartmouth, MA	4
New Bedford, MA	3
Philadelphia, PA	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.