Does The Leland Stanford, Jr University sponsor H-1B?
Yes. The Leland Stanford, Jr University filed H-1B LCAs covering 170 positions in fiscal year 2026.
The Leland Stanford, Jr University filed E-3 LCAs covering 3 positions in fiscal year 2026.
ICE employer reports show F-1 student hires at The Leland Stanford, Jr University in 2024:
- OPT Students
- 617
- STEM OPT Students
- 541
- CPT Students
- 99
Hiring Trends
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | 85 | $67,642 | $79,802 | $85,000 | $115,500 | $497,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Affiliate | 19-1029.02 · MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGISTS | 10 | $78k | $78k |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 19-1029.02 · MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGISTS | 9 | $82k | $81k |
| Postdoctoral Research Affiliate | 19-1021.00 · Biochemists and Biophysicists | 9 | $80k | $81k |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 19-1021.00 · Biochemists and Biophysicists | 7 | $79k | $80k |
| Instructor | 19-1029.02 · MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGISTS | 4 | $84k | $90k |
| Software Developer 3 | 15-1252.00 · SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS | 4 | $167k | $169k |
| Physical Science Research Scientist | 19-2032.00 · Materials Scientists | 3 | $100k | $104k |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 3 | $94k | $96k |
| Research Associate | 19-2012 · Physicists | 3 | $80k | $80k |
| Software Developer 1 | 15-1252.00 · SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS | 3 | $132k | $127k |
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H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford | CA | 108 |
| Menlo Park | CA | 29 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 18 |
| Redwood City | CA | 8 |
| Menolo Park | CA | 2 |
| Cupertino | CA | 1 |
| Lynnfield | MA | 1 |
| Durham | NC | 1 |
| Palo Altro | CA | 1 |
| Troy | NY | 1 |
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-3 | 2 | $77,000 | $100,250 | $123,500 | $146,750 | $170,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 19-1029.02 · MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGISTS | 1 | $77k | $77k |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 19-1029.04 · Biologists | 1 | $85k | $85k |
| Clinical Instructor | 29-1211.00 · Anesthesiologists | 1 | $170k | $170k |
H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford | CA | 2 |
| Pacific Grove | CA | 1 |
F-1 Hiring
| Year | OPT Students | STEM OPT Students | CPT Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 125 | 211 | 53 |
| 2018 | 113 | 215 | 56 |
| 2019 | 116 | 226 | 43 |
| 2024 | 617 | 541 | 99 |
OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT figures come from ICE's annual employer report, which is not published every year, so some years may be blank.
Data Sources
- The Department of Labor releases LCA disclosure data quarterly. Figures on this page reflect filings through FY2026 Q2.
- ICE provides OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT employer data once a year, and not every year has been released. The most recent report covers 2024.