Does UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY sponsor H-1B?
Yes. UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY filed H-1B LCAs covering 60 positions in fiscal year 2026.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY filed E-3 LCAs covering 2 positions in fiscal year 2024.
ICE employer reports show F-1 student hires at UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY in 2019:
- OPT Students
- 42
- STEM OPT Students
- 49
Hiring Trends
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | 29 | $54,517 | $63,120 | $84,000 | $225,000 | $400,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 29-1229.00 · Physicians, All Other | 12 | $337k | $303k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1022.00 · Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $107k | $104k |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 3 | $63k | $63k |
| Scientist II | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 2 | $63k | $63k |
| Assistant Professor, Clinical Title Series | 25-1071.00 · Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $122k | $122k |
| Research Associate Senior | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 2 | $70k | $70k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1011.00 · Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $219k | $219k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1021.00 · Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $124k | $124k |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 17-2041.00 · Chemical Engineers | 2 | $56k | $56k |
| Assistant Professor, Research Title Series | 19-1013.00 · Soil and Plant Scientists | 1 | $80k | $80k |
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H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | KY | 53 |
| Paducah | KY | 2 |
| Portland | OR | 1 |
| Blue Ash | OH | 1 |
| Bowling Green | KY | 1 |
| Georgetown | KY | 1 |
| Bloomington | IL | 1 |
F-1 Hiring
| Year | OPT Students | STEM OPT Students | CPT Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 42 | 49 | -- |
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.