H-1B filings

Does Washington State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Washington State University filed 236 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 70 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 142 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Washington 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	70	67	67
2025	88	83	83
2024	78	75	75

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	17	16	1
2025	41	19	0
2024	24	25	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	75	$69,700 - $222,805	$100,200
Postdoctoral Research Associate	32	$49,941 - $78,028	$60,000
Research Assistant Professor	23	$55,414 - $135,000	$85,000
Research Associate	15	$50,000 - $67,724	$59,946
Teaching Assistant Professor	8	$55,940 - $110,000	$77,060
Scholarly Assistant Professor	8	$62,610 - $136,581	$99,779
Scholarly Associate Professor	7	$105,000 - $140,070	$137,324
Clinical Assistant Professor	5	$145,000 - $156,825	$150,079
Business Data Analyst	5	$72,775 - $91,017	$82,720
Data And Strategy Associate	5	$89,000 - $98,738	$92,050

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Pullman, WA	164
Richland, WA	15
Prosser, WA	10
Spokane, WA	10
Everett, WA	6
Lind, WA	4
Vancouver, WA	4
Wenatchee, WA	4
Seattle, WA	3
Clarksburg, MD	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.