Does The University of Virginia sponsor H-1B?
Yes. The University of Virginia filed H-1B LCAs covering 79 positions in fiscal year 2026.
The University of Virginia filed E-3 LCAs covering 2 positions in fiscal year 2026.
ICE employer reports show F-1 student hires at The University of Virginia in 2024:
- OPT Students
- 168
- STEM OPT Students
- 75
Hiring Trends
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | 35 | $56,700 | $63,750 | $68,000 | $80,200 | $140,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 11 | $63k | $65k |
| Research Scientist | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 8 | $69k | $72k |
| Research Associate | 25-1032.00 · Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $64k | $64k |
| Research Associate | 25-1052.00 · Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $59k | $63k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1021.00 · Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $121k | $121k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1022.00 · Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $83k | $83k |
| Assistant Professor | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 2 | $126k | $126k |
| Research Scientist | 25-1042.00 · Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $68k | $68k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1081.00 · Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $94k | $94k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1121.00 · Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $86k | $86k |
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H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | VA | 77 |
| Denver | NC | 1 |
| Fishersville | VA | 1 |
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-3 | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 25-1022.00 · Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $108k | $108k |
| Lab Specialist | 19-4021.00 · Biological Technicians | 1 | $65k | $65k |
H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | VA | 2 |
F-1 Hiring
| Year | OPT Students | STEM OPT Students | CPT Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 168 | 75 | -- |
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.