H-1B filings

Does Wayne State University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Wayne State University filed 193 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 50 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 155 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Wayne 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	50	49	49
2025	73	73	73
2024	70	70	70

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	5	0	28	1
2025	27	1	34	0
2024	27	0	34	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	74	$55,000 - $191,880	$110,000
Research Associate	25	$49,088 - $85,729	$58,614
Research Assistant	18	$44,060 - $85,000	$53,581
Post-Doctoral Fellow	13	$50,470 - $70,000	$56,035
Research Scientist	11	$60,000 - $80,000	$68,389
Associate Professor	9	$97,520 - $218,437	$135,075
Postdoctoral Fellow	7	$52,000 - $65,000	$61,428
Post Doctoral Fellow	7	$53,019 - $65,460	$59,592
Post Doctoral Research Fellow	3	$57,301 - $78,000	$60,000
Post-Doc Fellow	3	$51,355 - $68,804	$61,572

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Detroit, MI	193

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.