H-1B filings

Does Yale University sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Yale University filed 1,034 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 289 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 618 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Yale 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	289	286	286
2025	329	325	325
2024	416	412	412

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	71	2	78	0
2025	108	3	99	2
2024	159	0	103	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 Research Scientist	392	$57,000 - $139,300	$74,500
Postdoctoral Associate	206	$50,376 - $175,000	$68,000
Assistant Professor	174	$87,000 - $500,000	$170,000
Associate Professor	21	$144,200 - $670,000	$205,169
Research Scientist	21	$75,000 - $150,000	$93,631
Clinical Associate	13	$96,647 - $300,000	$96,647
Instructor	11	$72,238 - $300,000	$100,000
Gibbs Assistant Professor	11	$84,000 - $90,000	$87,000
Lecturer	10	$50,215 - $124,800	$77,500
Resident	10	$73,832 - $113,000	$97,240

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
New Haven, CT	972
West Haven, CT	38
Orange, CT	10
Greenwich, CT	3
New London, CT	3
North Haven, CT	2
Bridgeport, CT	1
Madison, CT	1
Middlebury, CT	1
New Haven City, CT	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.