H-1B filings

Does Vanderbilt University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Vanderbilt University filed 245 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 64 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 220 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Vanderbilt 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	64	63	63
2025	90	89	89
2024	91	90	90

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	24	0	38	1
2025	47	0	31	1
2024	58	1	22	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
Postdoctoral Research Scholar	47	$56,484 - $84,000	$63,600
Research Assistant Professor	25	$50,000 - $110,000	$75,000
Assistant Professor	24	$98,750 - $168,000	$132,000
Senior Lecturer	11	$55,000 - $105,000	$73,721
Senior Research Assistant	8	$48,547 - $110,000	$56,160
Research Instructor	8	$68,000 - $90,000	$71,767
Research Scientist	8	$90,000 - $151,566	$120,000
Staff Scientist	7	$72,100 - $87,125	$77,000
Assistant Professor Of The Practice	6	$72,509 - $119,000	$119,000
Assistant Professor Of Management	6	$192,900 - $265,000	$260,900

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Nashville, TN	233
Franklin, TN	5
Coralville, IA	1
Denver, CO	1
Maitland, FL	1
Nashvilee, TN	1
Nashville, CO	1
Santa Clara, CA	1
Washington, 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.