The Leland Stanford, Jr University — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for The Leland Stanford, Jr 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: 99.6% (328 approved / 329 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 99%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 328 | 1 | 99.6% |
| FY2024 | 274 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2023 | 307 | 1 | 99.6% |
| FY2022 | 321 | 3 | 99% |
| FY2021 | 211 | 4 | 98% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 19-1029.02) in CA sits at the 30th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (298 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 2% — 18 PERM applications filed against 909 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 15 window filings that state country of birth, 80% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 15 window filings that state an education requirement, 33% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of The Leland Stanford, Jr University's 274 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 53% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 328 of 329 initial H-1B petitions for The Leland Stanford, Jr University in FY2025 (99.6%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 18 PERM green-card applications against 909 initial H-1B approvals (2% follow-through).
Of its 15 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 80% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 19-1029.02 in CA sits at the 30th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0% of its 274 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
53% of its 274 certified FY2026 LCAs were rated at prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at The Leland Stanford, Jr University?
USCIS approved 328 of 329 initial H-1B petitions for The Leland Stanford, Jr University in FY2025 (99.6%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did The Leland Stanford, Jr University have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 1,864 initial petitions for The Leland Stanford, Jr University; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does The Leland Stanford, Jr University sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, The Leland Stanford, Jr University filed 18 PERM applications against 909 initial H-1B approvals (2% 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 5 raw employer-name spellings — see employer identity resolution.
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