H-1B filings

Does University of Oklahoma sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Oklahoma filed 591 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 181 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 369 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences 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	181	174	177
2025	217	201	202
2024	193	182	182

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	Continuing: denied
2026	49	0	40	0
2025	84	3	57	3
2024	66	0	73	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	205	$46,000 - $410,000	$100,000
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	41	$48,410 - $72,960	$61,200
Postdoctoral Research Associate	40	$48,000 - $70,000	$57,000
Lecturer	31	$46,654 - $135,000	$61,500
Research Scientist	26	$58,500 - $106,756	$76,942
Postdoctoral Fellow	19	$50,000 - $78,000	$64,356
Staff Scientist	18	$56,368 - $74,313	$66,685
Research Associate	17	$50,045 - $90,333	$61,000
Assistant Professor Of Research	12	$60,000 - $110,000	$81,200
Instructor	9	$40,249 - $78,000	$52,500

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Norman, OK	294
Oklahoma City, OK	259
Tulsa, OK	23
Lawton, OK	9
Claremore, OK	5
Tusla, OK	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.