Lehigh University

Visa Rank: 2,332 | LCA for H-1B: 39 | LC for Green Card: 4 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 4 | Denied or withdrawn: 6

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, Lehigh University filed 4 LCAs for H-1B visas, 1 labor petition for green card, and 5 requests for prevailing wage determination.

Important 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, Lehigh University filed 25 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 25 were approved and 0 were denied.

Number of Employees: 1,759
Founded: 1865 - Main Office: Bethlehem, PA - NAICS Industry: Educational Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Lehigh University filed 39 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 4 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Lehigh University was ranked number 2,332 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 6 LCAs were denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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, Lehigh University submitted 52 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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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Lehigh 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 210612
2024 26010
2023 140313
2022 18018
2021 27012
2020 16005
2019 32000
2018 18000
2017 19140

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
202521060
202426010
202314030
202218010
202127010
202016000
201932000
201818000
201719140

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 14 0 9 0 1 0 25 0 25
2024 16 0 5 0 0 0 22 0 22
2023 9 0 1 0 4 0 14 0 14
2022 10 1 11 0 3 0 27 1 28
2021 8 0 3 0 2 0 18 0 18
2020 11 0 5 0 1 0 18 0 18
2019 16 0 9 0 4 0 31 1 32
2018 13 0 0 0 1 0 15 0 15
2017 12 0 6 2 1 0 20 2 22

* 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 $93,515 $108,725 $55,475
2024 $87,472 $89,000 $56,993
2023 $82,450 $98,167 $57,556
2022 $84,576 $152,250 N/A
2021 $80,740 $107,500 N/A
2020 $94,563 $180,000 N/A
2019 $83,814 $110,024 N/A
2018 $85,893 $156,376 N/A
2017 $88,991 $72,000 N/A

The salary figures shown represent the average proffered (offered) salaries reported by Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh University has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(17)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(11)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(8)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(8)Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(6)Chemists(4)Fundraisers(4)Physics Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Chemical Engineers(3)Biological Scientists, All Other(3)

Green Card Occupations

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Assistant Professor(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(5)Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Assistant Professor(49)Postdoctoral Research Associate(18)Research Scientist(6)Teaching Assistant Professor(4)Associate Director(3)Senior Research Scientist(3)Senior Research Scientist And Curriculum Innovation Manager(3)Post-Doctoral Research Scholar/Fellow(2)Nheri Research Scientist(2) assistant Teaching Professor(2)

Green Card Job Titles

Assistant Professor(2)Teaching Assistant Professor (1)Professor Of Practice (Or Clinical Professor)(1)Professor Of Practice(1)Assistant Professor Of Mathematics(1)Assistant Professor In Teaching, Learning, And Technology(1)Assistant Professor In Business Information Systems(1)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Assistant Professor (9)Teaching Assistant Professor (5)Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies(1)Assistant Professor of Mathematics(1)Assistant Professor in Teaching, Learning, and Technology(1)Assistant Professor in Business Information Systems(1)
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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Lehigh University authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Lehigh 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

Sandra Hunley - Associate Director [+]
27 Memorial Drive Bethlehem, PA

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Jeanne Ma - International Student Advisor [+]
32 Sayre Drive, Coxe Hall Bethlehem, PA

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Amanda Connolly - Director, International Students And Scholars [+]
32 Sayre Drive, Coxe Hall Bethlehem, PA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Amanda Connolly [+]
32 Sayre Drive Bethlehem, PA

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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:32 Sayre Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18015

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Bethlehem,PA(102)Easton,PA(1)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Bethlehem,Pa(8)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Bethlehem,PA(18)

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*
Breinigsville PA 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2
Bethlem PA 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1
Bethlehem PA 108 1 48 2 16 0 187 4 191

*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 Lehigh University sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during past fiscal year, Lehigh University has filed 39 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

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

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Lehigh University has filed 39 LCs for employment based green card positions.

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

No, Lehigh 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 Lehigh University typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Assistant Professor(49), Postdoctoral Research Associate(18), Research Scientist(6), Teaching Assistant Professor(4), Associate Director(3), Senior Research Scientist(3). The most common roles for green card positions are Assistant Professor(2), Teaching Assistant Professor (1), Professor Of Practice (Or Clinical Professor)(1), Professor Of Practice(1), Assistant Professor Of Mathematics(1), Assistant Professor In Teaching, Learning, And Technology(1).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 4 - Average Review Score: 4.3 -

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★★★★★ - - - - 7/17/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Positive Work Environment, Good Work-Life Balance, Career Growth Opportunities
Things I don't like: Poor Immigration Support, Poor Communication from Management, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy




★★★☆☆ - - - - 4/22/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Reasonal Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Good Work Culture and Team Bonding Activities
Things I don't like: Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, Lack of Teamwork or Collaboration, High-Stress Work Environment




★★★★★ - - - - 4/6/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Reasonal Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Good Work Culture and Team Bonding Activities, Inclusive and Diverse Workplace
Things I don't like: Unmanageable Workload or Unrealistic Expectations, Poor Immigration Support, Lack of Teamwork or Collaboration





★★★★☆ - - - - 2/27/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Reasonal Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Access to Modern Tools and Technology, Employee Recognition and Appreciation
Things I don't like: Negative or Toxic Work Culture, High-Stress Work Environment, Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility

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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: Lehigh University
Review Result: 4.3 out of 5 stars 4 votes

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