H-1B filings

Does University of the Incarnate Word sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. University of the Incarnate Word filed 6 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 1 in fiscal year 2026.

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

Likely cap-exempt: University of the Incarnate Word 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	4	4	4
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	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	2	1	1
2025	1	0	0
2024	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
Assistant Professor	1	$75,000 - $75,000	$75,000
Professor & Chair, Department Of History	1	$95,348 - $95,348	$95,348
Assistant Professor (Theatre Arts - Costume Design)	1	$65,000 - $65,000	$65,000
Assistant Professor Of English	1	$69,621 - $69,621	$69,621
Asst. Professor English-Critical Race Studies & Social Justi	1	$69,621 - $69,621	$69,621
Asst Professor Of Optometry	1	$99,962 - $99,962	$99,962

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

Top locations

Location	Applications
San Antonio, TX	6

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.