Nyu H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Nyu filed 93 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #463 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 55.5% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $93,330, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
29% of Nyu's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.0 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.
Nyu's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Postdoctoral Associate (19 cases), Assistant Professor (12 cases), Research Scientist (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in NY (93).
Nyu appears to be a cap-exempt type employer (such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or hospital). Cap-exempt employers can sponsor H-1B workers at any time of year without going through the annual lottery — always confirm directly with the employer's immigration team.
FY2026 filings
93
Rank #463 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
93 certified
Median salary
$93,330
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.0×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 29% of Nyu's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19 | $71,090 |
| Assistant Professor | 12 | $160,846 |
| Research Scientist | 5 | $87,706 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | 4 | $128,670 |
| Clinical Data Analyst | 3 | $85,455 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 3 | $109,205 |
| Associate Research Scientist | 3 | $101,715 |
| Manager | 2 | $220,502 |
| Engineer | 2 | $190,024 |
| Analyst | 2 | $184,636 |
Top worksite states
NY
93 filings
Year-over-year trend
Nyu filed 209 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 93 in FY2026 — a decrease of 55.5%.
Nyu H-1B FAQs
Does Nyu sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Nyu filed 93 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #463 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Nyu's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Nyu's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Nyu pay H-1B workers?
Nyu's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $93,330 (average $117,498). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Nyu sponsor most on H-1B?
Postdoctoral Associate leads with 19 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $71,090. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Nyu hire H-1B workers?
NY is Nyu's top H-1B worksite state with 93 filings in FY2026, followed by . Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Nyu?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Nyu's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.