H-1B filings

Does Wilkes University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Wilkes University filed 11 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 1 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 7 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2025.

Likely cap-exempt: Wilkes 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	1	1	1
2025	7	7	7
2024	3	2	2

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
2025	3	0	2	0
2024	1	0	1	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
Associate Professor Of Marketing	2	$95,000 - $97,000	$97,000
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering	1	$85,000 - $85,000	$85,000
Assistant Professor Of Sports Management	1	$78,943 - $78,943	$78,943
Assistant Professor Of Civil Engineering	1	$82,000 - $82,000	$82,000
Assistant Professor Of Marketing	1	$80,000 - $80,000	$80,000
Assistant Professor Of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering	1	$80,000 - $80,000	$80,000
Assistant Professor Of Electrical Engineering	1	$85,000 - $85,000	$85,000
Assistant Professor Of Finance	1	$100,000 - $100,000	$100,000
Assistant Professor Of Environmental Engineering	1	$72,000 - $72,000	$72,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Wilkes-Barre, PA	11

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.