H-1B filings

Does Merced Community College District sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Merced Community College District filed 4 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 2 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 5 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

Likely cap-exempt: Merced College 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	2	2	2
2025	1	1	1
2024	1	1	1

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	4	0	0	0
2024	1	0	0	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
Cybersecurity Specialist	1	$91,042 - $91,042	$91,042
Part-Time Faculty: Assistant Coach	1	$136,448 - $136,448	$136,448
Network Analyst	1	$91,925 - $91,925	$91,925
Director Of Information Security	1	$96,539 - $96,539	$96,539

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
Merced, CA	4

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. Retrieved on October 29, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 29, 2026.

Data release 2026q4, built on October 29, 2026.