H-1B filings

Does Western Governors University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Western Governors University filed 42 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 34 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 11 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

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	34	34	34
2025	5	5	5
2024	3	3	3

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	5	1
2025	2	0
2024	1	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
Senior Software Engineer	10	$148,000 - $182,800	$165,800
Software Engineer	3	$130,000 - $181,000	$154,100
Course Instructor, IT College	3	$71,400 - $71,400	$71,400
Staff Software Engineer	2	$207,900 - $217,800	$217,800
Senior Solutions Architect	2	$211,900 - $211,900	$211,900
Instructor- Creative Impact Programs: Uxd	2	$70,600 - $75,300	$75,300
Senior Product Data Analyst	2	$115,200 - $115,900	$115,900
Software Engineer II	2	$117,811 - $134,800	$134,800
Senior Software Product Manager	2	$173,600 - $173,600	$173,600
Software Engineer II (Salesforce)	2	$122,800 - $140,000	$140,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Salt Lake City, UT	20
Phoenix, AZ	5
Troy, MI	3
Newark, CA	2
Oakland, FL	2
Chicago, IL	1
Dearborn, MI	1
Leander, TX	1
Los Angeles, CA	1
Northlake, TX	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.