H-1B filings

Does Virginia Commonwealth University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Virginia Commonwealth University filed 228 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 58 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 159 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Virginia Commonwealth 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	58	58	58
2025	86	84	84
2024	84	83	83

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	20	0	18	2
2025	33	1	30	0
2024	32	1	26	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	80	$52,650 - $218,000	$59,957
Postdoctoral Fellow	17	$52,000 - $75,728	$60,000
Research Scientist	15	$62,109 - $105,962	$67,999
Post-Doctoral Fellow	8	$59,010 - $70,344	$63,848
Instructor	8	$62,500 - $80,000	$76,909
Postdoctoral Associate	5	$53,760 - $60,000	$57,846
Associate Professor	4	$54,347 - $160,000	$140,000
Research Assistant	4	$33,000 - $48,150	$40,000
Data Manager	3	$77,293 - $135,351	$130,145
Post Doctoral Fellow	3	$59,426 - $70,000	$61,008

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Richmond, VA	218
Harrisonburg, VA	4
Austin, TX	1
Batavia, NY	1
Broomfield, CO	1
Henrico, VA	1
South Hill, VA	1
Tappahannock, VA	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.