Harvard University — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for Harvard University, computed from public USCIS and Department of Labor disclosure files. Every figure links to its source and period; see the methodology for formulas and limitations.
Approval rates
USCIS initial approval rate, FY2025: 99% (112 approved / 113 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 98%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 112 | 1 | 99% |
| FY2024 | 142 | 2 | 99% |
| FY2023 | 121 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2022 | 140 | 4 | 97% |
| FY2021 | 230 | 2 | 99% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 19-1029.00) in MA sits at the 41st percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (219 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 10% — 36 PERM applications filed against 375 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 21 window filings that state country of birth, 19% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 21 window filings that state an education requirement, 100% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of Harvard University's 247 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 70% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 112 of 113 initial H-1B petitions for Harvard University in FY2025 (99%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 36 PERM green-card applications against 375 initial H-1B approvals (10% follow-through).
Of its 21 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 19% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 19-1029.00 in MA sits at the 41st percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0% of its 247 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
70% of its 247 certified FY2026 LCAs were rated at prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at Harvard University?
USCIS approved 112 of 113 initial H-1B petitions for Harvard University in FY2025 (99%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did Harvard University have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 1,028 initial petitions for Harvard University; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does Harvard University sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, Harvard University filed 36 PERM applications against 375 initial H-1B approvals (10% follow-through).
Sources
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub — approvals and denials, FY2019–FY2025
- DOL OFLC disclosure files — LCA wages (FY2026 Q3); PERM filings (FY2023–FY2026)
Merge lineage: figures roll up 3 raw employer-name spellings — see employer identity resolution.
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