H-1B filings

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University filed 536 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 171 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 337 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 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	171	169	169
2025	235	227	227
2024	130	120	120

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	28	1	45	3
2025	80	0	68	1
2024	69	0	47	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	64	$70,000 - $230,000	$105,570
Postdoctoral Associate	56	$45,000 - $87,975	$67,000
Research Associate	34	$51,500 - $120,000	$75,000
Research Scientist	33	$55,692 - $144,789	$80,000
Instructor	13	$49,420 - $68,500	$53,614
Research Assistant Professor	12	$65,000 - $144,200	$88,128
Rotating Intern	11	$40,668 - $52,000	$46,000
Senior Research Associate	10	$63,000 - $130,000	$74,388
Assistant Professor - Computer Science	8	$128,813 - $133,024	$132,000
Collegiate Assistant Professor	6	$75,558 - $130,000	$113,841

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Blacksburg, VA	436
Roanoke, VA	20
Leesburg, VA	17
Washington, DC	15
Alexandria, VA	9
Arlington, VA	8
Hampton, VA	5
Alton, VA	3
Phoenix, AZ	3
Blackstone, VA	2

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.