H-1B filings

Does The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston filed 341 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 80 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 214 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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	80	77	78
2025	140	133	133
2024	121	112	113

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	14	0	23	0
2025	38	1	55	0
2024	48	1	36	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	123	$57,852 - $437,500	$130,000
Postdoctoral Research Fellow	76	$52,704 - $75,564	$61,572
Research Scientist	26	$60,726 - $90,000	$68,000
Fellow	23	$78,725 - $83,821	$83,520
Instructor	13	$60,632 - $79,135	$70,000
Senior Research Associate	12	$57,054 - $70,603	$64,700
Senior Research Scientist	9	$72,822 - $83,000	$80,000
Research Associate	8	$44,034 - $64,901	$53,877
Staff Physician	7	$215,000 - $300,000	$255,000
Associate Professor	6	$122,175 - $333,333	$230,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Houston, TX	325
Sugar Land, TX	6
Bellaire, TX	2
El Paso, TX	2
Richmond, TX	2
Austin, TX	1
Dallas, TX	1
Pearland, TX	1
The Woodlands, 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.