H-1B filings

Does University of Washington sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Washington filed 600 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 155 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 491 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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	155	154	154
2025	240	233	233
2024	205	198	198

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	31	1	73	2
2025	98	2	93	1
2024	112	1	84	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
Postdoctoral Scholar	123	$61,344 - $98,004	$72,500
Assistant Professor	118	$75,969 - $273,564	$117,900
Acting Instructor	93	$63,000 - $172,008	$85,632
Assistant Professor Without Tenure	53	$108,600 - $480,312	$247,224
Resident	33	$61,800 - $91,692	$81,552
Assistant Teaching Professor	19	$71,001 - $150,000	$94,968
Acting Assistant Professor	18	$60,957 - $368,712	$109,260
Fellow	18	$84,672 - $112,620	$95,352
Research Scientist/Engineer 3	15	$69,276 - $110,004	$82,500
Research Assistant Professor	15	$72,288 - $150,000	$114,252

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Seattle, WA	555
Tacoma, WA	28
Bothell, WA	7
Washington, DC	2
Basking Ridge, NJ	1
Bellevue, WA	1
Berkeley, CA	1
Dublin, CA	1
Federal Way, WA	1
San Mateo, CA	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.