H-1B filings

Does University of Wyoming sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of Wyoming filed 131 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 40 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 98 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: University of Wyoming 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	40	40	40
2025	55	54	54
2024	36	35	35

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	7	0	12	0
2025	28	1	11	1
2024	27	1	13	0

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
Post Doctoral Research Associate	12	$53,000 - $80,000	$65,000
Assistant Professor	9	$61,950 - $108,400	$70,000
Research Scientist, Asst	6	$58,280 - $80,000	$70,000
Ser Research Professional I	5	$65,000 - $70,000	$65,000
Hourly Pooled - Senior Researcher	5	$106,538 - $106,538	$106,538
Assistant Lecturer	4	$61,950 - $66,000	$66,000
Assistant Professor - Plant Sciences	3	$80,000 - $106,000	$106,000
Assistant Professor - Computer Science	3	$100,000 - $100,000	$100,000
Instructional Professor, Asst	3	$62,270 - $80,000	$80,000
Associate Professor	3	$82,000 - $88,705	$88,705

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Laramie, WY	125
Atlanta, GA	1
Cheyenne, WY	1
Manhattan, KS	1
Sheridan, WY	1
Timnath, CO	1
Wellington, CO	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.