H-1B filings

Does University of North Dakota sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of North Dakota filed 118 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 35 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 87 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of North Dakota 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	35	35	35
2025	55	54	54
2024	28	28	28

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	5	13	0
2025	27	18	0
2024	14	10	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	20	$66,500 - $148,668	$77,000
Resident Physician	8	$66,839 - $72,120	$70,000
Research Assistant Professor	8	$60,000 - $103,305	$96,000
Research Engineer	5	$69,000 - $87,360	$70,000
Software Developer	3	$67,974 - $85,358	$68,515
Principal Reservoir Engineer	3	$125,000 - $135,200	$135,200
Associate Professor	3	$95,248 - $144,931	$114,279
Oilfield Operations Specialist	3	$71,385 - $78,957	$71,385
Senior Lead Flight Instructor	3	$62,400 - $68,128	$62,401
Aviation Instructor	3	$63,300 - $65,832	$63,300

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Grand Forks, ND	104
Fargo, ND	7
Bismarck, ND	2
Katy, TX	2
Aubrey, TX	1
College Station, TX	1
Magnolia, TX	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.