H-1B sponsorGARank #117FEIN 58-0566256Updated Jun 2026

Emory University

US H-1B Labor Condition Application activity for Emory University. Filed 3,934 disclosures between FY2010 and FY2026 from worksites with a GA headquarters indicator.

Total filings

186

Rank #117 · FY2026

Certified

68.8%

unconditional · FY2026

Withdrawn

0.0%

withdrawn rate · FY2026

Denied

0.0%

rejection rate · FY2026

Summary

Emory University is a major research institution based in Georgia that has been active in H-1B sponsorship since 2010. In FY2026, the university filed 186 H-1B applications with a 68.8% certification rate, reflecting strong approval outcomes for that year.

Across 3,934 total filings since 2010, Emory's H-1B portfolio centers on research and academic roles. Medical Scientists (except epidemiologists) represent the largest category with 844 filings, followed by Biological Technicians (500), Postsecondary Biological Science Teachers (459), Physicians (406), and Atmospheric and Space Scientists (278). This occupational mix reflects the university's research mission and medical focus.

Emory's filing volume has fluctuated significantly over time, peaking around 2016 (354 filings) and 2019 (295 filings), declining sharply through 2020–2022, then recovering to 431 filings in FY2025 before settling at 186 in FY2026. Overall, the employer's all-time certification rate stands at 20.13%, with minimal withdrawals (0.23%) and denials (0.05%).

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H-1B outcome breakdown

Share of Emory University’s LCAs by DOL case status, all fiscal years. Use the year filter above for a single-year breakdown.

Outcome breakdown
Outcome	Share
Certified	66.8%
Cert-withdrawn	32.2%
Withdrawn	0.8%
Denied	0.2%

Certified66.8%

Cert-withdrawn32.2%

Withdrawn0.8%

Denied0.2%

Top occupations sponsored

SOC codes filed most by Emory University across all fiscal years. Click any row to open the national salary guide.

#	SOC	Title	Filings
1	19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	844
2	19-4021	Biological Technicians	500
3	25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	459
4	29-1229	Physicians, All Other	406
5	19-2021	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	278
6	19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	171
7	25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	152
8	25-9044	Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	94
9	15-1252	Software Developers	82
10	15-2041	Statisticians	57

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

844

Biological Technicians

500

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

459

Physicians, All Other

406

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

278

Biological Scientists, All Other

171

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

152

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Software Developers

Statisticians

H-1B filings by fiscal year

Year-over-year H-1B filing volume — a hiring-demand signal, not headcount.

Year	Filings
FY2010	286
FY2011	252
FY2012	233
FY2013	214
FY2014	205
FY2015	314
FY2016	354
FY2017	270
FY2018	326
FY2019	295
FY2020	7
FY2021	2
FY2022	4
FY2023	150
FY2024	405
FY2025	431
FY2026	186

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