H-1B filings

Does The University of Texas at Austin sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Texas at Austin filed 666 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 226 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 445 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: The University of Texas at Austin 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	226	218	218
2025	257	246	246
2024	183	167	167

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	42	0	54	1
2025	84	1	85	1
2024	103	0	77	1

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	160	$52,000 - $425,000	$122,000
Postdoctoral Fellow	126	$47,476 - $91,395	$64,890
Research Associate	105	$55,000 - $165,000	$87,500
Research Fellow	34	$48,426 - $110,000	$63,196
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III	33	$45,531 - $94,765	$74,880
Assistant Professor Of Instruction	31	$54,000 - $105,000	$57,500
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V	15	$59,400 - $110,000	$96,000
Research Assistant Professor	13	$94,160 - $140,556	$107,370
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV	11	$64,750 - $109,200	$90,688
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate V	8	$74,903 - $125,000	$115,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Austin, TX	636
Port Aransas, TX	15
Mesquite, TX	2
Vicksburg, MS	2
Apt. 2-350, TX	1
Atlanta, GA	1
Ausitn, TX	1
Baton Rouge, LA	1
Chicago, IL	1
Fort Worth, TX	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.