H-1B filings

Does University of Southern Mississippi sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Southern Mississippi filed 40 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 5 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 30 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Southern Mississippi 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	5	5	5
2025	19	18	18
2024	16	16	16

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
2026	1	2
2025	6	7
2024	9	5

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	$66,350 - $95,000	$80,000
Associate Professor Of Finance	2	$134,930 - $134,930	$134,930
Vortex Research Engagement Specialist	1	$81,713 - $81,713	$81,713
Postdoctoral Research Associate	1	$68,000 - $68,000	$68,000
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	1	$60,500 - $60,500	$60,500
Associate Professor	1	$106,733 - $106,733	$106,733
Assistant Professor Of History	1	$59,000 - $59,000	$59,000
Advancement Data Services Manager	1	$64,000 - $64,000	$64,000
Assistant Professor Of Recreational Therapy	1	$62,830 - $62,830	$62,830
Assistant Professor Of Polymer Science And Enginee	1	$97,173 - $97,173	$97,173

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Hattiesburg, MS	33
Kiln, MS	2
Long Beach, MS	2
Gulfport, MS	1
Ocean Springs, MS	1
Stennis Space Center, MS	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.