H-1B filings

Does W.M. Rice University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. W.M. Rice University filed 248 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 53 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 222 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Rice 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	53	53	53
2025	114	114	114
2024	81	81	81

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	22	2	25	0
2025	61	1	30	1
2024	51	0	33	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
Postdoctoral Associate	42	$48,000 - $78,125	$61,550
Postdoctoral Research Associate	39	$43,888 - $98,405	$62,650
Assistant Professor	38	$92,000 - $151,500	$127,000
Research Scientist	10	$63,100 - $103,000	$72,000
Research Scientist I	8	$64,000 - $85,000	$70,000
Lecturer	8	$65,000 - $92,689	$70,000
Assistant Research Professor	7	$60,000 - $120,000	$100,000
Assistant Professor Of Marketing	4	$211,000 - $221,166	$217,062
Assistant Teaching Professor	3	$75,000 - $106,090	$100,000
Lovett Instructor	3	$72,000 - $74,000	$74,000

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Houston, TX	243
Batavia, IL	1
Berkeley, CA	1
Houston,, TX	1
Los Angeles, CA	1
San Antonio, 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.