H-1B filings

Does The University of Southern California sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Southern California filed 607 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 133 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 470 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Southern California 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	133	132	132
2025	241	236	236
2024	233	230	230

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	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	32	58	0
2025	71	95	1
2024	107	107	0

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
Research Associate	71	$50,149 - $88,878	$69,071
Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate	56	$47,507 - $88,982	$68,692
Assistant Professor	56	$52,570 - $265,602	$115,000
Research Scientist	17	$63,627 - $125,000	$111,509
Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate	15	$47,133 - $77,459	$53,269
Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellow	13	$51,917 - $88,660	$70,000
Senior Research Associate	10	$57,949 - $88,878	$87,360
Lecturer	10	$59,380 - $94,159	$75,000
Research Assistant Professor	8	$53,269 - $197,222	$77,667
Research Programmer I	8	$56,659 - $103,448	$85,322

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Los Angeles, CA	539
San Diego, CA	27
Marina Del Rey, CA	12
Playa Vista, CA	8
Alhambra, CA	3
Irvine, CA	2
Arcadia, CA	1
California, CA	1
Camarillo, CA	1
Diamond Bar, CA	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.