H-1B filings

Does University of Wisconsin System sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Wisconsin System filed 1,244 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 354 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 734 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	354	348	348
2025	482	466	466
2024	408	388	388

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	73	0	81	6
2025	134	1	151	3
2024	165	0	130	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	417	$52,020 - $283,250	$99,332
Scientist I	185	$47,133 - $108,160	$68,340
Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee	152	$47,476 - $99,000	$58,656
Scientist II	51	$61,734 - $108,573	$81,947
Lecturer	38	$47,220 - $87,750	$65,000
Researcher I	37	$50,000 - $80,000	$60,029
Research Specialist	30	$40,000 - $57,222	$48,381
Research Associate - Postdegree Trainee	22	$53,040 - $80,784	$60,000
Researcher II	19	$60,000 - $85,257	$70,943
Associate Professor	17	$57,895 - $324,000	$102,792

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Madison, WI	889
Milwaukee, WI	68
La Crosse, WI	45
Platteville, WI	42
Green Bay, WI	29
Menomonie, WI	26
Eau Claire, WI	25
River Falls, WI	22
Kenosha, WI	14
Stevens Point, WI	14

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.