H-1B filings

Does Washington and Lee University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Washington and Lee University filed 18 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 6 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 14 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Washington and Lee 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	6	6	6
2025	8	8	9
2024	4	4	4

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	1	2	1
2025	5	4	0
2024	2	0	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
Assistant Professor Of Politics	2	$95,000 - $100,588	$100,588
Assistant Professor Of Law	2	$147,000 - $155,000	$155,000
Assistant Professor Of Philosophy	2	$88,580 - $94,501	$94,501
Assistant Professor Of Environmental Studies	1	$94,418 - $94,418	$94,418
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Physics	1	$68,289 - $68,289	$68,289
Visiting Instructor Of German	1	$60,008 - $60,008	$60,008
Visiting Asst. Prof. Of Womens, Gender & Sexuality Studies	1	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000
Visiting Assistant Professor Of German	1	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000
Asst. Prof. Of Business Admin. - Computer/Mgmt Info Systems	1	$151,400 - $151,400	$151,400
Assistant Professor Of Business Administration - Marketing	1	$163,800 - $163,800	$163,800

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Lexington, VA	17
Research Triangle Park, NC	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.