H-1B filings

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Nevada, Las Vegas filed 256 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 64 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 185 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office 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	64	64	64
2025	102	100	100
2024	90	89	89

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	Continuing: denied
2026	23	25	3
2025	28	44	0
2024	37	28	1

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	21	$75,550 - $166,500	$94,823
Research Assistant Professor	12	$55,000 - $95,900	$75,042
Postdoctoral Scholar	11	$50,004 - $68,688	$61,008
Postdoctoral Researcher	6	$55,000 - $80,018	$75,000
Research Scientist	5	$57,532 - $75,000	$70,000
Teaching Assistant Professor	4	$72,591 - $90,670	$83,094
Assistant Professor (Public Health)	4	$77,500 - $105,672	$105,672
Assistant Professor-In-Residence (Computer Science)	3	$90,000 - $94,000	$90,000
Postdoctoral Research Scholar	3	$60,000 - $75,608	$66,019
Maki Postdoctoral Researcher	3	$72,000 - $75,608	$74,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Las Vegas, NV	136
Reno, NV	114
Eureka, NV	1
Fallon, NV	1
North Las Vegas, NV	1
Pleasanton, CA	1
Springboro, OH	1
Winnemucca, NV	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.