The University of Southern California — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for The University of Southern California, 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% (71 approved / 71 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 99%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 71 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2024 | 107 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2023 | 91 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2022 | 84 | 0 | 100% |
| FY2021 | 75 | 1 | 99% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 25-1071.00) in CA sits at the 12th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (104 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 14% — 39 PERM applications filed against 269 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 21 window filings that state country of birth, 67% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 21 window filings that state an education requirement, 52% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of The University of Southern California's 132 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 66% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
WARN layoff notices
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 13 WARN layoff notices naming The University of Southern California in the trailing 24 months. How this is computed.
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 71 of 71 initial H-1B petitions for The University of Southern California in FY2025 (100%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 39 PERM green-card applications against 269 initial H-1B approvals (14% follow-through).
Of its 21 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 67% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 25-1071.00 in CA sits at the 12th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0% of its 132 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 13 WARN layoff notices naming The University of Southern California in the trailing 24 months (CA), affecting 1,048 workers.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at The University of Southern California?
USCIS approved 71 of 71 initial H-1B petitions for The University of Southern California in FY2025 (100%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did The University of Southern California have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 597 initial petitions for The University of Southern California; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does The University of Southern California sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, The University of Southern California filed 39 PERM applications against 269 initial H-1B approvals (14% follow-through).
Has The University of Southern California filed WARN layoff notices?
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 13 WARN layoff notices naming The University of Southern California in the trailing 24 months, affecting 1,048 workers. EmployerFilings tracks WARN filings in those states only; see the methodology page for what that does and does not cover.
Sources
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub — approvals and denials, FY2019–FY2025
- DOL OFLC disclosure files — LCA wages (FY2026 Q3); PERM filings (FY2023–FY2026)
- California Employment Development Department (EDD) — WARN layoff notices (CA)
Merge lineage: figures roll up 5 raw employer-name spellings — see employer identity resolution.
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