H-1B filings

Does University of South Florida sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of South Florida filed 306 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 86 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 244 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of South Florida 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	86	83	83
2025	146	138	138
2024	74	74	74

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	36	1	37
2025	61	1	46
2024	33	0	31

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	94	$76,000 - $375,000	$110,000
Research Associate	16	$51,000 - $85,000	$65,000
Postdoctoral Scholar Research	16	$55,000 - $74,844	$62,000
Assistant Professor Of Instruction	12	$60,000 - $110,000	$78,795
Postdoctoral Scholar, Research	9	$52,645 - $72,887	$62,000
Advanced Research Scientist	6	$60,521 - $77,250	$65,640
Data Management Analyst	5	$65,564 - $78,532	$68,959
Postdoctoral Scholar	5	$54,000 - $72,330	$65,000
Fellow	5	$67,914 - $81,558	$76,711
Clinical Research Associate	4	$55,000 - $59,000	$56,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Tampa, FL	274
St. Petersburg, FL	12
Saint Petersburg, FL	6
Sarasota, FL	6
Brooksville, FL	2
Cicero, NY	1
Corpus Christi, TX	1
Hillsborough, FL	1
Lakeland, FL	1
St Petersburg, FL	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.