H-1B filings

Does University of Montana sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Montana filed 51 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 17 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 34 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: The University of Montana 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	17	17	17
2025	12	12	12
2024	22	22	22

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
2026	3	1	3
2025	7	0	3
2024	13	0	5

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	7	$46,125 - $82,500	$58,840
Postdoctoral Research Associate	3	$44,845 - $59,738	$50,149
Post-Doctoral Research Associate	2	$50,149 - $60,000	$60,000
Clinical Assistant Professor	2	$61,060 - $67,000	$67,000
Assistant Professor Of Education	2	$47,000 - $54,000	$54,000
Computer Systems Analyst II	2	$55,931 - $63,606	$63,606
Senior Scientist	2	$60,590 - $70,533	$70,533
Assistant Professor, Petroleum Engineering	2	$87,730 - $92,130	$92,130
Assistant Professor Of Quantitative Ecology	1	$50,570 - $50,570	$50,570
Data Systems Manager I	1	$69,876 - $69,876	$69,876

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Missoula, MT	23
Butte, MT	15
Dillon, MT	6
Indianapolis, IN	2
59701, MT	1
Fayetteville, NC	1
Fort Liberty, NC	1
Mcchord, WA	1
Polson, MT	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.