H-1B filings

Does The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley filed 256 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 107 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 130 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	107	107	107
2025	87	87	87
2024	62	61	61

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	13	1	22	0
2025	24	0	23	0
2024	30	0	18	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	120	$53,490 - $248,058	$87,500
Postdoctoral Fellow	18	$45,000 - $60,000	$55,000
HR Training Coordinator	15	$60,000 - $61,400	$61,400
Lecturer I	14	$43,000 - $65,000	$52,520
Assitant Professor	11	$62,000 - $266,097	$98,000
Lecturer	11	$43,000 - $65,000	$50,790
Assistant Research Scientist	7	$47,563 - $60,000	$52,000
Assistant Director Of Technology Commercialization	6	$110,000 - $110,000	$110,000
Lecturer II	5	$53,710 - $70,000	$54,915
Associate Professor	4	$100,000 - $162,546	$127,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Edinburg, TX	166
Brownsville, TX	28
Mcallen, TX	27
Harlingen, TX	17
Weslaco, TX	11
Mercedes, TX	3
Laredo, TX	2
San Antonio, TX	1
South Padre Island, 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.