H-1B filings

Does The University of Memphis sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Memphis filed 91 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 19 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 66 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Memphis 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	19	19	19
2025	38	38	38
2024	34	32	32

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	1	10
2025	11	17
2024	13	14

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	54	$63,972 - $158,378	$82,200
Assistant Professor Of Teaching	5	$64,500 - $85,000	$82,000
Research Assistant Professor	4	$73,400 - $75,608	$75,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Technical Communication	3	$55,000 - $56,430	$55,000
Assistant Professor Of Practice	2	$74,000 - $90,000	$90,000
Executive Director, Student Health And Counseling	2	$144,679 - $144,679	$144,679
Post Doctoral Fellow	1	$53,895 - $53,895	$53,895
Assistant Professor, Doctor Physical Therapy	1	$95,000 - $95,000	$95,000
Research Specialist	1	$57,575 - $57,575	$57,575
Project Coordinator 1	1	$48,471 - $48,471	$48,471

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Memphis, TN	90
Jackson, TN	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.