H-1B filings

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

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Texas at Tyler filed 40 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 16 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 29 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: The University of Texas at Tyler 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	16	16	16
2025	13	13	13
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	Continuing: approved
2026	5	6
2025	4	5
2024	7	2

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	17	$60,000 - $144,892	$88,000
Assistant Professor Of Electrical And Computer Engineering	3	$80,000 - $90,000	$90,000
Assistant Professor Of Instruction	3	$55,000 - $75,000	$75,000
Associate Professor	3	$105,060 - $113,267	$113,267
Associate Director, East Texas Entrepreneurship Center	1	$75,645 - $75,645	$75,645
Research Scientist	1	$59,500 - $59,500	$59,500
Postdoctoral Fellow	1	$60,861 - $60,861	$60,861
Assistant Professor Of Computer Information Systems	1	$134,821 - $134,821	$134,821
Research Analyst	1	$64,854 - $64,854	$64,854
Assistant Professor, Psychology & Counseling	1	$69,878 - $69,878	$69,878

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Tyler, TX	39
Houston, 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.