Harvard University — H1B Visa Sponsor Profile
H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview
Harvard University, based in Cambridge, MA, has filed 3,579 H1B labor condition applications with the U.S. Department of Labor since FY2008. According to USCIS data, the company has an overall 99.1% petition approval rate, with 1,070 approvals and 10 denials for initial employment petitions.
The average salary offered on H1B applications is $71,548. This is -37.0% compared to the national median salary of $89,060 for the most common position, Molecular and Cellular Biologists.
Harvard University has also filed 222 green card (PERM) applications, with 97 certified, indicating long-term sponsorship commitment for foreign workers. Green Card Sponsor
Harvard University operates in the Educational Services industry.
H1B Salaries by Job Title
| Job Title | LCAs | Avg Salary | Market Median | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 911 | $56,088 | $89,060 | -37.0% Below Market |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 266 | $56,638 | $148,500 | -61.9% Below Market |
| Chemists | 112 | $49,179 | $95,800 | -48.7% Below Market |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 107 | $57,264 | $145,640 | -60.7% Below Market |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 95 | $65,674 | $132,500 | -50.4% Below Market |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 94 | $65,488 | $104,950 | -37.6% Below Market |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 66 | $251,443 | $95,410 | +163.5% Above Market |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 65 | $152,634 | $78,300 | +94.9% Above Market |
| Statisticians | 64 | $67,694 | $118,560 | -42.9% Below Market |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 54 | $95,689 | $93,650 | +2.2% At Market |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 44 | $105,462 | $91,500 | +15.3% Above Market |
| Physicists | 41 | $80,245 | $148,490 | -46.0% Below Market |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 40 | $105,356 | $106,330 | -0.9% At Market |
| Mathematicians | 32 | $60,335 | $146,440 | -58.8% Below Market |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 31 | $52,469 | $129,770 | -59.6% Below Market |
| Environmental Economists | 31 | $90,973 | $184,380 | -50.7% Below Market |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 28 | $147,410 | $87,180 | +69.1% Above Market |
| Epidemiologists | 27 | $74,371 | $113,530 | -34.5% Below Market |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 26 | $61,157 | $113,190 | -46.0% Below Market |
| Biomedical Engineers | 25 | $59,967 | $110,230 | -45.6% Below Market |
USCIS Approval History
Work Locations
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship
Harvard University has filed 222 PERM applications for permanent labor certification, with 97 certified.
| Job Title | Applications | Certified | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 61 | 24 | $240,840 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 21 | 7 | $143,059 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | 8 | $124,408 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | 3 | $111,165 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | 7 | $98,000 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | 9 | $77,233 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | 5 | $117,854 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | 3 | $88,400 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | 5 | $103,857 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | 1 | $97,025 |
H1B Filing Trends
| Year | LCAs | Certified | Denied | Avg Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 87 | 27 | 0 | $123,534 | 87 |
| FY2025 | 82 | 50 | 0 | $87,682 | 82 |
| FY2024 | 70 | 43 | 0 | $82,413 | 70 |
| FY2023 | 74 | 45 | 0 | $86,753 | 74 |
| FY2022 | 89 | 42 | 0 | $91,019 | 89 |
| FY2021 | 72 | 46 | 0 | $80,826 | 72 |
| FY2020 | 44 | 32 | 0 | $87,447 | 44 |
| FY2019 | 320 | 0 | 0 | $83,756 | 320 |
| FY2018 | 246 | 0 | 0 | $80,128 | 246 |
| FY2017 | 273 | 0 | 0 | $72,339 | 273 |
| FY2016 | 241 | 0 | 0 | $68,518 | 241 |
| FY2015 | 247 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 247 |
| FY2014 | 248 | 0 | 0 | $66,790 | 248 |
| FY2013 | 243 | 0 | 0 | $66,646 | 243 |
| FY2012 | 209 | 0 | 0 | $63,356 | 209 |
| FY2011 | 183 | 0 | 0 | $65,263 | 183 |
| FY2010 | 202 | 0 | 0 | $61,005 | 202 |
| FY2009 | 257 | 0 | 0 | $57,977 | 257 |
| FY2008 | 392 | 0 | 0 | $57,368 | 419 |