University Of California, Los Angeles — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for University Of California, Los Angeles, 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% (92 approved / 92 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 100%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 92 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2024 | 123 | 1 | 99% |
| FY2023 | 118 | 1 | 99% |
| FY2022 | 82 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2021 | 74 | 0 | 100% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 19-1042.00) in CA sits at the 29th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (324 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 9% — 30 PERM applications filed against 333 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 23 window filings that state country of birth, 83% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 23 window filings that state an education requirement, 39% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of University Of California, Los Angeles's 184 certified FY2026 LCA records, 1% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 23% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 92 of 92 initial H-1B petitions for University Of California, Los Angeles in FY2025 (100%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 30 PERM green-card applications against 333 initial H-1B approvals (9% follow-through).
Of its 23 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 83% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 19-1042.00 in CA sits at the 29th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
1% of its 184 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
23% of its 184 certified FY2026 LCAs were rated at prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at University Of California, Los Angeles?
USCIS approved 92 of 92 initial H-1B petitions for University Of California, Los Angeles in FY2025 (100%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did University Of California, Los Angeles have approved?
Across FY2020–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 569 initial petitions for University Of California, Los Angeles; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does University Of California, Los Angeles sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, University Of California, Los Angeles filed 30 PERM applications against 333 initial H-1B approvals (9% 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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