H-1B filings

Does Western Carolina University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Western Carolina University filed 19 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 8 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 16 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Western Carolina 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	8	8	8
2025	3	3	3
2024	8	8	8

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
2026	3	2
2025	2	1
2024	6	2

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-Engineering	2	$82,000 - $87,509	$87,509
Assistant Professor-African History	2	$69,000 - $69,000	$69,000
Assistant Professor-Computer Science	1	$92,000 - $92,000	$92,000
Assistant Professor Of Music--Percussion	1	$59,500 - $59,500	$59,500
Assistant Professor Of Nutrition And Dietetics	1	$70,000 - $70,000	$70,000
Assistant Professor Of Computer And Electrical Engineering	1	$91,000 - $91,000	$91,000
Assistant Professor-Construction Management	1	$81,875 - $81,875	$81,875
Assistant Professor-Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering	1	$90,000 - $90,000	$90,000
Assistant Professor Of Civil Engineering	1	$99,330 - $99,330	$99,330
Assistant Professor Of Scenic Design	1	$58,500 - $58,500	$58,500

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Cullowhee, NC	15
Asheville, NC	2
Cullhowee, NC	1
Pembroke, 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.