H-1B filings

Does The Urban Institute sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. The Urban Institute filed 23 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 8 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 14 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	8	8	8
2025	8	6	6
2024	7	7	7

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
2026	1	4
2025	4	3
2024	0	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
Research Analyst	5	$52,000 - $62,115	$62,000
Senior Research Associate	3	$115,550 - $139,298	$136,670
Research Associate	3	$52,000 - $97,093	$93,135
Web Application Developer	3	$81,786 - $81,786	$81,786
Data Scientist	2	$52,000 - $69,650	$69,650
Senior Software Engineer	1	$52,000 - $52,000	$52,000
Senior Research Associate (Tpc)	1	$116,706 - $116,706	$116,706
Solution Engineer	1	$69,650 - $69,650	$69,650
Senior Policy Associate	1	$126,000 - $126,000	$126,000
Financial Analyst I	1	$57,637 - $57,637	$57,637

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Washington, DC	12
Pickerington, OH	4
Brooklyn, NY	1
Cambridge, MA	1
Oakland, CA	1
Pompano Beach, FL	1
Queens, NY	1
Seattle, WA	1
Washington , DC, DC	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.