University Of Minnesota — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for University Of Minnesota, 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: 98% (119 approved / 121 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 100%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 119 | 2 | 98% |
| FY2024 | 108 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2023 | 127 | 2 | 98% |
| FY2022 | 122 | 1 | 99% |
| FY2021 | 82 | 0 | 100% |
Certified wages
Wage and salary percentile: not published — below the minimum-volume floors described on the methodology page.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 14% — 48 PERM applications filed against 354 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 27 window filings that state country of birth, 26% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 27 window filings that state an education requirement, 93% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of University Of Minnesota's 225 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 51% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 119 of 121 initial H-1B petitions for University Of Minnesota in FY2025 (98%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 48 PERM green-card applications against 354 initial H-1B approvals (14% follow-through).
Of its 27 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 26% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
0% of its 225 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
51% of its 225 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 Minnesota?
USCIS approved 119 of 121 initial H-1B petitions for University Of Minnesota in FY2025 (98%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did University Of Minnesota have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 784 initial petitions for University Of Minnesota; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does University Of Minnesota sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, University Of Minnesota filed 48 PERM applications against 354 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 3 raw employer-name spellings — see employer identity resolution.
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