H-1B filings

Does University of Mississippi sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Mississippi filed 153 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 55 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 123 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Mississippi 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	55	55	55
2025	54	53	53
2024	44	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
2026	18	16
2025	29	23
2024	26	11

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
Postdoctoral Research Associate	17	$44,000 - $70,000	$53,760
Research Scientist	11	$58,000 - $85,000	$64,419
Assistant Professor	7	$70,000 - $169,208	$78,000
Instructional Assistant Professor	6	$47,000 - $80,341	$56,000
Assistant Professor Of Finance	5	$164,800 - $200,000	$195,000
Research Assistant Professor	4	$60,000 - $75,000	$75,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	3	$57,000 - $65,000	$59,000
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry And Biochemistry	3	$72,000 - $75,564	$72,500
Postdoctoral Researcher	3	$47,000 - $70,990	$55,176
Assistant Professor Of Management	3	$145,000 - $155,701	$155,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
University, MS	147
Oxford, MS	5
Pasadena, CA	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.