University of Southern California
University of Southern California H-1B sponsorability scorecard
Files H-1B petitions at high volume with strong approval outcomes.
Cap-exempt · files outside the lottery
Total LCA filings
241
Certified · FY2026
81
Certification rate
100.0%
National rank
#167
Top worksite states
CAWAWI
Top sponsored roles
Research AssociateAssistant ProfessorPostdoctoral Scholar - Research AssociateResearch Scientist
Workforce signal
Elevated Risk7 layoff events in the last 12 months
- Most recent event
- Nov 21, 2025 · 60 workers
- Workers affected (12 mo)
- 539
Sources (8)
- WARNWARN Act: Layoff PermanentNov 21, 2025
- WARNWARN Act: Layoff PermanentNov 5, 2025
- WARNWARN Act: Layoff PermanentOct 28, 2025
- WARNWARN Act: Layoff PermanentOct 20, 2025
- WARNWARN Act: Layoff PermanentOct 3, 2025
- WARNWARN Act: Layoff PermanentSep 29, 2025
- WARNWARN Act: Layoff PermanentSep 12, 2025
- WARNWARN Act: Layoff PermanentAug 22, 2025
Based on public DOL WARN filings and reported layoff events. How we measure this.
H-1B salaries
Median prevailing wage by role, filed with the DOL.
- Postsecondary Teachers$66,800 n=63
- Medical Scientists$70,886 n=49
- Software Developers$92,893 n=29
- Data Scientists$69,514 n=22
- 25-11$64,190 n=16
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How to read this score
- The score reflects historical filing patterns, not a guarantee of future sponsorship.
- This is a single, company-wide view. Sponsorship can vary by role and team.
- A low grade can mean “does not sponsor” or simply “a smaller employer with little public LCA history.”
Built from Department of Labor LCA and USCIS public data. Full methodology.