H-1B filings

Does Western Illinois University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Western Illinois University filed 28 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 8 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 18 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Western Illinois 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	7	7
2025	13	12	12
2024	7	7	7

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	2	5
2025	2	2
2024	5	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	6	$72,420 - $128,532	$86,904
Instructor	4	$54,672 - $98,400	$66,672
Assistant Professor Of Sports Management	2	$88,548 - $88,548	$88,548
Women’S Volleyball Head Coach	1	$65,004 - $65,004	$65,004
Assistant Professor Of Art And Design	1	$65,178 - $65,178	$65,178
Athletic Trainer	1	$46,368 - $46,368	$46,368
Enrollment And Retention Data Analyst I	1	$60,996 - $60,996	$60,996
Assistant Professor Of Biological Sciences	1	$66,078 - $66,078	$66,078
Assistant Track And Field Coach	1	$38,004 - $38,004	$38,004
Complex Director And Admissions Event Coordinator	1	$54,276 - $54,276	$54,276

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Macomb, IL	25
Moline, IL	2
Toledo, OH	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.