H-1B filings

Does Washington University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Washington University filed 1,320 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 361 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 946 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Washington University in St Louis 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	361	344	344
2025	533	518	518
2024	426	403	403

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	95	5	125	5
2025	201	3	194	4
2024	183	0	148	3

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
Staff Scientist	296	$48,381 - $89,200	$65,400
Assistant Professor	196	$67,000 - $600,000	$162,930
Postdoctoral Research Associate	189	$53,760 - $106,575	$63,120
Instructor	119	$61,407 - $293,543	$83,582
Senior Scientist	72	$61,000 - $90,000	$71,693
Clinical Fellow Associate	58	$71,533 - $95,032	$82,839
Research Assistant	31	$35,006 - $58,616	$53,441
Lecturer	22	$56,790 - $134,927	$59,000
Bioinformaticist	18	$55,200 - $90,000	$80,000
Instructor In Medicine	15	$70,036 - $240,000	$240,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
St. Louis, MO	815
St Louis, MO	455
Saint Louis, MO	16
Boston, MA	2
Creve Coeur, MO	2
Hazelwood, MO	2
Huntington, NY	2
Nashville, TN	2
New York, NY	2
7th Floor, MO	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.