The University Of Iowa — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for The University Of Iowa, 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% (122 approved / 123 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 100%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 122 | 1 | 99% |
| FY2024 | 93 | 1 | 99% |
| FY2023 | 107 | 2 | 98% |
| FY2022 | 88 | 1 | 99% |
| FY2021 | 74 | 0 | 100% |
Certified wages
Wage and salary percentile: not published — below the minimum-volume floors described on the methodology page.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 16% — 52 PERM applications filed against 322 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 32 window filings that state country of birth, 44% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 32 window filings that state an education requirement, 47% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of The University Of Iowa's 247 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 64% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 122 of 123 initial H-1B petitions for The University Of Iowa in FY2025 (99%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 52 PERM green-card applications against 322 initial H-1B approvals (16% follow-through).
Of its 32 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 44% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
0% of its 247 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
64% 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 The University Of Iowa?
USCIS approved 122 of 123 initial H-1B petitions for The University Of Iowa in FY2025 (99%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did The University Of Iowa have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 654 initial petitions for The University Of Iowa; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does The University Of Iowa sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, The University Of Iowa filed 52 PERM applications against 322 initial H-1B approvals (16% 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 4 raw employer-name spellings — see employer identity resolution.
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