H-1B filings

Does University of Texas Medical Branch sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Texas Medical Branch filed 203 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 64 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 158 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 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	64	61	64
2025	73	73	74
2024	66	64	65

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	9	25	0
2025	30	39	0
2024	34	21	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	40	$81,600 - $400,000	$120,540
Research Scientist	22	$59,666 - $74,500	$65,134
Postdoctoral Fellow	17	$54,840 - $67,824	$61,428
Biostatistician	12	$70,000 - $105,544	$78,015
Research Associate	10	$40,000 - $55,000	$52,000
Assistant Professor, Ntt, Clinical	9	$210,000 - $547,200	$440,000
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Practice, Ntt	9	$203,000 - $550,000	$440,000
Medical Laboratory Scientist	5	$59,760 - $71,234	$68,527
Assistant Professor Of Clinical Practice	5	$310,000 - $550,000	$333,508
Research Scientist III	5	$67,846 - $88,000	$70,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Galveston, TX	191
Angleton, TX	6
League City, TX	3
Webster, TX	2
Pittsburgh, PA	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.