University of Pittsburgh
Overview
Yes. Our records show University of Pittsburgh has filed 1,911 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 139 filings.
The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university, founded as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which comprises 62 preeminent doctorate-granting research institutions in North America. The University of Pittsburgh is No. 24 among all universities worldwide, No. 18 among all U.S. universities, No. 9 among U.S. public universities, and No. 1 among public universities in Pennsylvania in the overall Performance Rankings of Scientific Papers for World Universities 2012 released by National Taiwan University. Each university's scientific-paper performance was based on its research productivity, impact, and excellence. Pitt students have won many prestigious national and international scholarships, including four Rhodes Scholarships between 2006 and 2012. Only 14 U.S. universities and colleges claimed at least four Rhodes winners during that period. Pitt was one of only two public institutions to do so.
Visa History
In fiscal year 2026, University of Pittsburgh recorded 139 H-1B LCA filings, a 56.83% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 91.37%, up by 1.62 percentage points.
In fiscal year 2026, University of Pittsburgh recorded 3 PERM filings, a 81.25% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 100%, up by 25 percentage points.
Salary & Job
H-1B and PERM salary history at University of Pittsburgh, 2020–2026.
| 2026 | 37,000 ~ 312,000 | 57,450 ~ 85,000 |
| 2025 | 32,175 ~ 617,760 | 53,352 ~ 188,000 |
| 2024 | 35,704 ~ 399,360 | 55,037 ~ 250,938 |
| 2023 | 31,000 ~ 499,200 | 56,256 ~ 78,874 |
| 2022 | 34,674 ~ 239,200 | 48,000 ~ 135,000 |
| 2021 | 29,120 ~ 332,800 | 41,500 ~ 180,000 |
| 2020 | 24,880 ~ 663,520 | 52,581 ~ 71,000 |
University of Pittsburgh sponsors foreign workers across diverse job fields, including Life, Physical, and Social Science(1,038), Educational Instruction and Library(592), Computer and Mathematical(143), Healthcare Practitioners and Technical(59), Architecture and Engineering(45), for permanent employment opportunities.
University of Pittsburgh supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various STEM job titles.
University of Pittsburgh supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various Non-STEM job titles.
Worker Backgrounds
University of Pittsburgh sponsors green cards for foreign workers, with the majority of them graduating from a select group of U.S. universities.
University of Pittsburgh sponsors both STEM and Non-STEM workers, with the most sponsorships in fields as below.
University of Pittsburgh sponsors green cards for foreign workers who have graduated with various degrees.
Most of University of Pittsburgh recruiters come from INDIA, CHINA, SOUTH KOREA, ROMANIA, BRAZIL.
University of Pittsburgh sponsors green cards for foreign workers across various job levels.
University of Pittsburgh's primary office locations are in PA, CA, MN, MD, PENNSYLVANIA.
Contacts
Authorized University of Pittsburgh employees listed here handle labor certification. They must work directly for University of Pittsburgh, not outside agents, lawyers, or HR staff. In small companies, this is often the president or operations manager.
| Sarah Geisler | s***3@pitt.edu | Assistant Director | ***7120 |
| Maria L Sabatino | m***5@pitt.edu | Immigration Specialist | ***7120 |
| Maria Cintia Benitez Nunez | m***9@pitt.edu | Immigration Specialist | ***7120 |
| Sarah Geisler | s***r@pitt.edu | Assistant Director | ***7120 |
| Sara E Jones | s***s@pitt.edu | Associate Director, Office of International Services | ***7119 |
| Jay Evick | j***5@pitt.edu | Immigration Specialist | ***0129 |
| Delores Blough | d***h@pitt.edu | Director, OIS | ***2745 |
| Delores A Blough | d***1@pitt.edu | Director, OIS | ***2745 |
| Brianna Allen | b***9@pitt.edu | Immigration Specialist | ***0129 |
| Sara Egan Jones | s***.@pitt.edu | Associate Director | ***7119 |
| Claire Mokry | c***7@pitt.edu | Assistant Director | ***0129 |
| JEAN WENNER | j***2@pitt.edu | IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST | ***7120 |
| Jean Wenner | j***r@pitt.edu | Immigration Specialist | ***7120 |
FAQs
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This profile summarizes public employer records, including U.S. Department of Labor LCA and PERM disclosure data. The latest annual data shown is from fiscal year 2026. An LCA is not an H-1B petition, visa approval, or current job opening. Confirm current sponsorship with the employer or recruiter.
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