H-1B filings

Does University of San Diego sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of San Diego filed 36 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 15 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 27 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of San Diego 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	15	14	14
2025	10	10	10
2024	11	11	11

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
2026	2	0	7
2025	4	0	4
2024	4	2	6

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	6	$107,046 - $175,000	$150,000
Senior Policy Analyst, Epic	2	$98,249 - $98,249	$98,249
Assistant Director, Regional Programs – Alumni Relations	2	$67,683 - $71,802	$71,802
Chemistry Laboratory Associate	2	$48,464 - $58,198	$58,198
Assistant Professor, Operations Management	1	$164,328 - $164,328	$164,328
Postdoctoral Fellow	1	$58,000 - $58,000	$58,000
Director Of Cross-Border Initiatives	1	$106,631 - $106,631	$106,631
Assistant Professor, School Of Business	1	$199,447 - $199,447	$199,447
Programmer Analyst II	1	$124,708 - $124,708	$124,708
Assistant Professor – Marital And Family Therapy	1	$109,269 - $109,269	$109,269

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
San Diego, CA	35
Fogelsville, PA	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.