Washington State University

Verified Employer

Visa Rank: 797 | LCA for H-1B: 102 | LC for Green Card: 7 | Prevailing Wage Determination: 13 | Denied or withdrawn: 5

Overview

Update(2/26/26): In fiscal year 2026, Washington State University filed 17 LCAs for H-1B visas, no labor petitions for green cards, and no 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, Washington State University filed 60 Form I-129 petitions for H-1B visas. Of these, 60 were approved and 0 were denied.

Number of Employees: 7,000
Founded: 1890 - Main Office: Pullman, WA - NAICS Industry: Educational Services
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Washington State University filed 102 labor condition applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and 7 labor certifications (LCs) for green cards during fiscal year 2025. Washington State University was ranked number 797 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 5 LCAs were denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Washington 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 Washington 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, Washington State University submitted 139 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 670530
2024 60030
2023 600318
2022 480320
2021 420311
2020 41003
2019 40044
2018 32115
2017 55331

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year Certified Denied Withdrawn Certified-Withdrawn
202567050
202460030
202360030
202248030
202142030
202041000
201940040
201832110
201755330

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 41 0 10 0 6 0 60 0 60
2024 27 0 18 0 8 0 57 0 57
2023 37 0 11 0 6 1 54 1 55
2020 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3
2019 28 2 10 2 4 0 43 4 47
2018 2 0 3 0 2 0 8 0 8
2017 10 0 21 0 2 0 38 0 38

* 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 $92,284 $122,585 $60,731
2024 $87,037 N/A $80,703
2023 $86,059 $112,942 $74,956
2022 $79,038 $89,389 N/A
2021 $66,239 $76,496 N/A
2020 $69,738 $132,917 N/A
2019 $74,940 $88,718 N/A
2018 $75,306 $93,689 N/A
2017 $73,380 $99,376 N/A

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

H-1B Occupations

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(32)Soil and Plant Scientists(32)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(23)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(18)Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(15)Microbiologists(12)Biochemists and Biophysicists(11)Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists(10)Molecular and Cellular Biologists(9)Biological Technicians(6)

Green Card Occupations

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Economics Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

Prevailing Wage Occupations

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary(6)Business Teachers, Postsecondary(6)Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary(4)Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary(3)Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary(2)Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Education Teachers, Postsecondary(1)Communications Teachers, Postsecondary(1)

H-1B Job Titles

Assistant Professor(88)Postdoctoral Research Associate(49)Research Assistant Professor(25)Research Associate(21)Scholarly Assistant Professor(9)Scholarly Associate Professor(9)Associate In Research(8)Teaching Assistant Professor(8)Lecturer(6)Associate Professor(5)

Green Card Job Titles

Assistant Professor (8)Scholarly Assistant Professor(2)

Prevailing Wage Job Titles

Assistant Professor(29)Scholarly Associate Professor(3)Scholarly Assistant Professor(2)
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Contacts

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

Maria Clara De Souza - Associate Director [+]
Bryan Hall 206 Pullman, WA

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Hanna Gillingham - Program Specialist [+]
French Administration Bldg Pullman, WA

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Tyler Mcpherson - Scholar Immigration Specialist [+]
1815 Wilson Rd Pullman, WA

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Brian Ridge - Sevis Coordinator [+]
Washington State University Pullman, WA

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Jillian Burrus - International Student And Scholar Advisor [+]
French Administration Building Pullman, WA

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Maria Clara Diegues Cardieri - Associate Director [+]
Bryan Hall 206 Pullman, WA

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Green Card Job Contacts

Maria Clara De Souza [+]
Bryan Hall 206 Pullman, WA

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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:Bryan Hall 206 Pullman, WA 99164

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Pullman,WA(197)Richland,WA(18)Spokane,WA(18)Prosser,WA(11)Everett,WA(7)Seattle,WA(4)Vancouver,WA(4)Wenatchee,WA(4)Lind,WA(3)Frisco,TX(2)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Pullman,Wa(9)Everett,WA(1)

Prevailing Wage Determination Work Sites

Pullman,WA(32)Spokane,WA(1)Everett,WA(1)

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*
Pullman WA 147 2 74 2 28 1 263 5 268

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

Yes, during past fiscal year, Washington State University has filed 102 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

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

Yes, during the past fiscal year, Washington State University has filed 102 LCs for employment based green card positions.

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

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

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Assistant Professor(88), Postdoctoral Research Associate(49), Research Assistant Professor(25), Research Associate(21), Scholarly Assistant Professor(9), Scholarly Associate Professor(9). The most common roles for green card positions are Assistant Professor (8), Scholarly Assistant Professor(2).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 2 - Average Review Score: 4.0 -

Rate and Review Washington State University



★★★☆☆ - - - - 4/16/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Inclusive and Diverse Workplace, Reasonable Workload and Expectations, Access to Modern Tools and Technology
Things I don't like: Rigid Work Hours with Little Flexibility, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy, Lack of Employee Recognition




★★★★★ - - - - 4/4/2025 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Things I like: Inclusive and Diverse Workplace, Training and Professional Development, Good Work-Life Balance
Things I don't like: Outdated Tools and Inefficient Technology, Unpleasant Green Card Sponsorship Policy, High-Stress Work Environment


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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: Washington State University
Review Result: 4.0 out of 5 stars 2 votes

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