H-1B filings

Does University of Rochester sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Rochester filed 491 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 130 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 359 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	130	125	126
2025	234	231	231
2024	127	123	124

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	39	3	48	1
2025	113	1	56	0
2024	56	2	47	3

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
Glide Team Registered Nurse 2 Inpatient	91	$80,475 - $104,686	$91,582
Assistant Professor	76	$61,997 - $400,000	$100,000
Postdoctoral Associate	32	$53,206 - $80,000	$60,965
Staff Scientist	27	$54,000 - $220,000	$60,000
Research Assistant Professor	16	$57,000 - $120,000	$65,000
Medical Technologist II	14	$60,000 - $70,000	$68,000
Instructor	11	$69,000 - $135,000	$71,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate	8	$52,000 - $70,450	$60,000
Assistant Professor Of Surgery	7	$250,000 - $405,000	$389,000
Assistant Professor Of Medicine	7	$77,147 - $450,000	$300,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Rochester, NY	441
West Henrietta, NY	14
Hornell, NY	9
Wellsville, NY	6
Dansville, NY	5
Geneseo, NY	3
Geneva, NY	3
Brockport, NY	2
Williamson, NY	2
Canandaigua, NY	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.