Illinois State University

Visa Rank: 1,693 | LCA for H-1B: 37 | LC for Green Card: 12 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 13 | ✔ All petitions certified!

Overview

Update(1/9/26): In fiscal year 2025, Illinois State University filed 37 LCAs for H-1B visas, 12 labor petitions for green cards, and 13 requests for prevailing wage determination.

Update(12/16/2025): We’ve recently added H-1B visa approval and denial history from USCIS(2017–2025) and H-1B visa petition locations to provide a more complete view of employment-based immigration. Previously, our data included only Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
For example, in fiscal year 2025, Illinois State University filed 19 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 18 were approved and 1 was denied.

Number of Employees: 3,516
Founded: 1857 - Main Office: Normal, IL - NAICS Industry: Educational Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Illinois State University filed 37 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 12 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Illinois State University was ranked number 1,693 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, all petitions were certified!

Before Illinois State University can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Illinois State University. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Illinois State University submitted 111 LCAs and LCs during fiscal year 2025. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Overview of the backgrounds of foreign workers sponsored by Illinois State University for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 categories in each field along with the number of workers. The fields include citizenship, colleges attended, degrees earned, fields of study, and visa status.

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Illinois State University. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
2025 31006
2024 20000
2023 38012
2022 27010
2021 11011
2020 20001
2019 15000
2018 21010
2017 14110

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
202531000
202420000
202338010
202227010
202111010
202020000
201915000
201821010
201714110

H-1B Visa History

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of State, not the Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Year New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
2025 10 0 5 1 3 0 18 1 19
2024 13 0 0 0 4 0 20 0 20
2023 19 0 8 1 5 0 33 1 34
2022 11 1 9 0 2 0 22 1 23
2021 2 0 7 0 0 0 10 0 10
2020 8 0 8 1 5 0 22 1 23
2019 9 0 1 2 3 0 13 2 15
2018 7 1 2 0 3 0 12 1 13
2017 9 1 4 1 3 0 16 2 18

* Why are the numbers different? LCAs are a prerequisite to filing H-1B visa petitions, but not all certified LCAs lead to actual H-1B filings. Similarly, one LCA can support multiple visa petitions (e.g., for extensions, amendments, or changes in employer). Therefore, visa totals may differ significantly from LCA totals.
Moreover, employers sometimes use different names when submitting LCAs and H-1B visa petitions. This can cause discrepancies in our system. To get a complete and accurate picture, please use the search function to explore both LCA and visa data.
Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year H-1B Salary Green Card Salary Prevailing Wage
2025 $91,211 $83,620 $64,121
2024 $88,884 $98,748 $49,539
2023 $79,954 $81,128 $51,105
2022 $89,404 $70,158 N/A
2021 $72,312 $94,259 N/A
2020 $85,349 $79,217 N/A
2019 $84,550 $116,512 N/A
2018 $86,794 $96,642 N/A
2017 $90,238 $83,891 N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Illinois State University on labor condition applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification (PERM) for green cards. These are base guaranteed salaries and do not include bonuses, stock options, or other forms of compensation.

If Illinois State University reported a salary range, we use the midpoint to calculate the average. Salaries submitted in hourly, weekly, or monthly terms are converted to an annualized figure based on a standard full-time schedule (e.g., 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Illinois State University for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Illinois State University has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Business Teachers, Postsecondary(11)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(7)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(7)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(6)Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary(5)Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(5)Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary(5)Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary(5)Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary(4)

Green Card Occupations

Business Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(2)English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Education Administrators, Postsecondary(1)Database Architects(1)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Area, Ethnic, And Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Business Teachers, Postsecondary(7)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(5)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Education Administrators, Postsecondary(2)English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(2)

H-1B Job Titles

Assistant Professor(67)Associate Professor(3)Information Technology Technical Associate(3)Assistant Professor Of Neuroethology(2)Facilities Information Administrator(2)Housing Technical Associate(2)Assistant Director Of Public Relations And Communication(1)Assistant Director Of Marketing And Communication(1)Assistant Professor Of Marketing(1)Assistant Professor Of Electrical Engineering(1)

Green Card Job Titles

Assistant Professor(14)Information Technology Technical Associate(1)Department Chairperson(1)Assistant Professor Of Statistics(1)Assistant Professor Of Early Childhood Education(1)Assistant Professor In Graphic Design(1)Assistant Professor In 2-D Fundamentals(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Assistant Professor (35)Department Chairperson(1)Chair/Director(1)Business Analyst(1)Associate Professor(1)Assistant Professor of Statistics(1)Assistant Professor of Neuroethology(1)Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering(1)Assistant Professor in Graphic Design(1)Assistant Professor in Computer Science(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Illinois State University authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Illinois State University. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Lisa Mason - Director, Academic Employment [+]
101 Nelson Smith Building Normal, IL

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Janice Bonneville - Associate Vice President, Human Resources [+]
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Leah Zimmer - Director, International Student & Scholar Affairs [+]
101 Nelson Smith Building Notre Dame, IN

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Green Card Job Contacts

Lisa Mason [+]
101 Nelson Smith Building Normal, IL

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:101 Nelson Smith Building Normal, IL 61790

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Normal,IL(99)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Normal,IL(20)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Normal,IL(44)

H-1B Visa Petition Locations

This table summarizes H-1B visa petition decisions made by the USCIS or the U.S. Department of State since 2017. The city and state reflect the employer’s mailing address as listed on Form I-129 and may not represent the actual work location(s) of the beneficiary(ies).

City State New Approval New Denial Continuation Approval Continuation Denial Change Employer Approval Change Employer Denial Total Approval Total Denial Total H-1B*
Normal IL 88 3 44 6 28 0 166 9 175

*Total H-1B includes all types of visa petitions: new employment, continuation, change of employer, as well as other actions not listed in the table, such as concurrent filings and amendments.

FAQs

Has Illinois State University sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Illinois State University has filed 37 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Illinois State University sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Illinois State University has filed 37 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Illinois State University an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Illinois State University is not an H-1B-dependent employer, meaning it does not have a high proportion of H-1B workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Illinois State University typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Assistant Professor(67), Associate Professor(3), Information Technology Technical Associate(3), Assistant Professor Of Neuroethology(2), Facilities Information Administrator(2), Housing Technical Associate(2). The most common roles for green card positions are Assistant Professor(14), Information Technology Technical Associate(1), Department Chairperson(1), Assistant Professor Of Statistics(1), Assistant Professor Of Early Childhood Education(1), Assistant Professor In Graphic Design(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 4 - Average Review Score: 4.0 -

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★★★☆☆ - - - - 6/14/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Good Immigration Support, Reasonal Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Supportive Management
Things I don't like: Lack of Teamwork or Collaboration, Low Salary Raises, Poor Communication from Management




★★★★★ - - - - 5/18/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Comprehensive Health Benefits, Competitive Salary, Positive Work Environment
Things I don't like: No Training or Development Opportunities, Limited Career Advancement Opportunities, Negative or Toxic Work Culture




★★★☆☆ - - - - 4/21/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Comprehensive Health Benefits, Training and Professional Development, Reasonable Workload and Expectations
Things I don't like: Negative or Toxic Work Culture, High-Stress Work Environment, Poor Work-Life Balance





★★★★★ - - - - 4/7/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Comprehensive Health Benefits, Positive Work Environment, Good Immigration Support
Things I don't like: Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, Unsupportive or Toxic Management, No Bonuses or Performance Incentives

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For additional information, visit DOL Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call their toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
Employer: Illinois State University
Review Result: 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 votes

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