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University of Minnesota: visa sponsorship and H-1B record

Minneapolis, MNSponsors activelyLikely cap-exempt

Open jobs at University of Minnesota (6)

Sponsorship history

Sponsors actively
670H-1B labor applications (LCA)95% certified
562H-1B petitions approved by USCISapproval rate 99% · 314 new
21Green card filings (PERM)18 certified
$72kMedian H-1B salaryfrom LCA filings
Fiscal yearH-1B LCAsUSCIS approvalsUSCIS denialsPERM
FY20262421504—
FY2025284222221
FY20241441901—

Also filed: E-3 Australian × 5 — a good sign for Australian (E-3), Chilean and Singaporean (H-1B1) candidates.

Roles they sponsor most

  • assistant professor59 LCAs · median $64k
  • assistant professor24 LCAs · median $106k
  • postdoctoral associate19 LCAs · median $62k
  • assistant professor17 LCAs · median $180k
  • post doctoral associate10 LCAs · median $60k
  • post doctoral associate10 LCAs · median $56k
  • assistant professor9 LCAs · median $134k
  • assistant professor8 LCAs · median $145k
  • researcher 58 LCAs · median $68k
  • veterinary medical resident8 LCAs · median $46k
  • assistant professor7 LCAs · median $130k
  • postdoctoral associate7 LCAs · median $63k
  • assistant professor6 LCAs · median $79k
  • research professional 56 LCAs · median $73k
  • research professional 6 chemical engineering6 LCAs · median $118k
  • assistant professor5 LCAs · median $93k
  • assistant professor5 LCAs · median $53k
  • postdoctoral associate5 LCAs · median $59k
  • researcher5 LCAs · median $65k
  • researcher 55 LCAs · median $60k
  • assistant professor4 LCAs · median $94k
  • assistant professor4 LCAs · median $78k
  • associate professor4 LCAs · median $90k
  • clinical assistant professor4 LCAs · median $139k
  • health care pro 5 counseling4 LCAs · median $73k

FAQ

Does University of Minnesota sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. University of Minnesota filed 670 H-1B labor condition applications in the years covered by our data, 637 of them certified by the Department of Labor.

Does University of Minnesota sponsor green cards?

Yes. University of Minnesota filed 21 PERM labor certifications, the first step of most employment-based green cards; 18 were certified.

Is University of Minnesota cap-exempt?

University of Minnesota looks like a cap-exempt employer (university, affiliated hospital or nonprofit research organization), which can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. Confirm with the employer.

Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.