H-1B filings

Does University of Pittsburgh sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Pittsburgh filed 854 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 225 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 652 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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	225	217	217
2025	322	316	316
2024	307	290	290

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	70	2	73	4
2025	136	3	136	2
2024	139	0	98	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
Postdoctoral Associate	178	$47,476 - $92,000	$62,533
Assistant Professor	114	$61,810 - $270,000	$107,000
Research Scientist	52	$55,000 - $87,048	$66,837
Research Assistant Professor	49	$56,560 - $122,778	$77,713
Research Instructor	33	$49,477 - $87,000	$70,000
Teaching Assistant Professor	21	$60,000 - $123,114	$71,040
Laboratory Research Technician	19	$36,153 - $64,019	$40,000
Assistant Professor Of Radiology	12	$109,075 - $239,990	$119,995
Senior Research Specialist	11	$47,500 - $54,957	$51,000
Senior Research Scientist	11	$75,000 - $100,849	$80,340

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Pittsburgh, PA	827
Bradford, PA	7
Johnstown, PA	4
Erie, PA	2
Monroeville, PA	2
New Castle, PA	2
Wexford, PA	2
Atlanta, GA	1
Dallas, TX	1
Leesburg, VA	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.