The University Of Southern California — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for The University Of Southern California, 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: 100% (71 approved / 71 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 99%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 71 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2024 | 107 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2023 | 91 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2022 | 84 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2021 | 75 | 1 | 99% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 25-1071.00) in CA sits at the 12th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (104 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 14% — 39 PERM applications filed against 269 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 21 window filings that state country of birth, 67% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 21 window filings that state an education requirement, 52% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of The University Of Southern California's 132 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 66% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 71 of 71 initial H-1B petitions for The University Of Southern California in FY2025 (100%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 39 PERM green-card applications against 269 initial H-1B approvals (14% follow-through).
Of its 21 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 67% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 25-1071.00 in CA sits at the 12th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0% of its 132 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
66% of its 132 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 Southern California?
USCIS approved 71 of 71 initial H-1B petitions for The University Of Southern California in FY2025 (100%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did The University Of Southern California have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 597 initial petitions for The University Of Southern California; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does The University Of Southern California sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, The University Of Southern California filed 39 PERM applications against 269 initial H-1B approvals (14% 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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