Columbia University immigration profile
Columbia University is tracked by Hireoven for open roles, sponsorship history, salary signals, and hiring activity. Immigration signals are based on historical public data where available and are not confirmation of current sponsorship policy.
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Immigration intelligence
Sponsorship, LCA, salary and OPT signals
These related signals are grouped together so you can read the employer story without jumping across separate cards.
Historical signal
Historical H-1B signal
Past data suggests sponsorship activity. Current role support is not confirmed.
Recent petitions
73
Recent H-1B/LCA-style activity where connected.
Certification rate
Unknown
Based on historical LCA outcomes.
Columbia University has historical LCA records on file. Sponsorship is a historical signal, not a promise for future roles.
H-1B petition history
| Year | Petitions | Approved | Denied | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 | 73 | 0 | 100% |
| 2025 | 276 | 274 | 2 | 99% |
| 2024 | 256 | 254 | 2 | 99% |
| 2023 | 280 | 280 | 0 | 100% |
| 2022 | 314 | 308 | 6 | 98% |
| 2021 | 241 | 241 | 0 | 100% |
| Total | 1,440 | 1,430 | 10 | 99% |
Source: USCIS H-1B employer data. These are petition counts, not individual employees.
Sponsored role families
Compare the current job with historical sponsored role patterns.
Associate Research Scientist
38%105 historical filings
High confidence
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
19%52 historical filings
High confidence
Assistant Professor
16%45 historical filings
High confidence
Staff Associate I
4%10 historical filings
Medium confidence
Instructor
3%8 historical filings
Medium confidence
Staff Associate
3%7 historical filings
Medium confidence
Common worksites
Location history can vary by team and worksite.
NY
279 filings
VA
1 filing
Salary context
Median wage
$82,750
Historical range
$58,198 - $425,000
Wage level
II
High confidence · 274 wage records
Historical LCA wage data is available for prior sponsored roles at this employer.
STEM OPT readiness
possible
This employer has technology or STEM-adjacent role signals. E-Verify and I-983 support are not confirmed.
E-Verify is not confirmed in the current data.
Possible cap-exempt pathway
Cap-exempt likelihood inferred from employer naming or affiliation signals. This is not a legal conclusion.
- • Employer text includes a university, college, or academic institution pattern.
Employer financial health
Is Columbia University a stable place to work?
Composite score based on funding recency, layoff history, Glassdoor rating, and hiring trajectory.
SEO FAQ
Questions about Columbia University sponsorship
Short answers use careful wording because employer policy can change by role, location, and year.
Does Columbia University sponsor H-1B?
Columbia University has a historical H-1B/LCA sponsorship signal. This does not confirm that every current role sponsors.
Does Columbia University hire OPT students?
Columbia University may hire OPT students when a role and work-authorization policy fit. Hireoven has not confirmed OPT support unless the job posting or employer data says so.
Does Columbia University support STEM OPT?
Columbia University has STEM-adjacent role signals, but STEM OPT support depends on E-Verify status and training-plan support.
What roles has Columbia University sponsored before?
Historically sponsored role families for Columbia University: Associate Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Assistant Professor, Staff Associate I.