H-1B filings

Does Utah State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Utah State University filed 126 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 36 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 94 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Utah State University 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	36	33	33
2025	52	52	52
2024	38	36	36

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	Continuing: denied
2026	5	14	0
2025	27	24	0
2024	16	8	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	62	$62,664 - $148,299	$86,000
Temporary Assistant Professor	7	$55,000 - $91,000	$73,507
Professional Practice Assistant Professor	6	$75,000 - $135,000	$103,354
Extension Assistant Professor	4	$63,497 - $85,000	$85,000
Postdoctoral Fellow II	4	$58,881 - $86,320	$79,622
Lecturer	3	$63,537 - $76,688	$70,000
Postdoctoral Fellow I	3	$53,000 - $74,859	$58,718
Postdoctoral Fellow	3	$61,800 - $70,154	$68,182
Postdoctoral Fellow III	2	$93,642 - $93,642	$93,642
Database Administrator	2	$68,456 - $68,456	$68,456

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Logan, UT	122
Kanab, UT	1
Moab, UT	1
Pocatello, ID	1
Price, UT	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.