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193 certified Labor Condition Applications on file with the U.S. Department of Labor, FY2021–FY2026.

Kent, OHActive FY2021–FY2026Not H-1B Dependent
● Data current through FY2026 · sourced from U.S. DOL OFLC, updated quarterly
I work at Kent State UniversitySee what a DOL auditor would ask about your filingsConsidering a job here?Salaries, transfers and where roles are based
Sponsors H-1B?
Yes
193 certified LCAs
FY2026 filings
21
most recent disclosure year
Median H-1B salary
$70,000
typical $52,000–$83,615
H-1B dependent?
No
per the employer's LCA attestation
Transfer share
4%
change-of-employer filings
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4 items a DOL auditor would ask Kent State University about

Since September 2025, DOL's Project Firewall opens H-1B investigations without waiting for a complaint. These checkpoints come from Kent State University's own public LCA filings (FY2024–FY2026) — the same records an investigator pulls first.

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Needs attention
65% of certified LCAs are at Wage Level I

Level I is the entry-level prevailing-wage tier and the band DOL's Project Firewall reviews first for misclassification (senior duties filed at an entry-level wage). The national share is 17%.

Auditor asksHow was Level I justified for each role — required education, experience and the actual duties performed?
In your PAFPrevailing-wage determination and wage-level worksheet for every Level I LCA.
Needs attention
6 certified LCAs (6 positions) end within 180 days

Next end date: 2026-11-26. Employing an H-1B worker past the LCA end date without a new certified LCA is a strict-liability violation — the replacement LCA must be certified before the I-129 extension is filed.

Auditor asksWhich workers are on each expiring LCA, and is a superseding LCA already certified?
In your PAFSuperseding LCA, updated PAF entry and new posting notice for every position that continues.
Watch
8 worksites across 4 states

Each worksite needs its own 10-business-day LCA notice and a PAF record of that posting; a move to a new area of intended employment needs a new LCA before the worker starts there.

Auditor asksWhere is the posting record for each worksite, and were short-term placements tracked against the 30/60-day limits?
In your PAFPosting notices (or electronic-notice records) per worksite; new-worksite LCAs; placement log.
Watch
18% of LCAs denied or withdrawn (FY2024–FY2026)

Withdrawn or denied LCAs are normal in isolation; a high share suggests workers were moved between filings and the paper trail needs checking.

Auditor asksWere the workers on withdrawn LCAs re-covered by a valid certified LCA before continuing work?
In your PAFWithdrawal acknowledgements; superseding LCAs; PAF entries showing the transition.
Clear
12% of LCAs offer a wage within 2% of the prevailing wage

Median offered wage is 45% above the DOL prevailing wage across 77 recent certified LCAs. Paying at the floor is lawful, but it invites the question of whether the wage level itself is right.

Auditor asksShow the actual wage paid (payroll) matches or exceeds the LCA wage for every worker, including benched time.
In your PAFActual-wage memorandum and pay records per LCA; wage-level rationale where the offered wage equals the PW.
Clear
Not H-1B dependent (per LCA attestation)

No additional recruitment or non-displacement attestations apply.

Auditor asksDoes the current H-1B headcount still fall under the dependency threshold?
In your PAFHeadcount snapshot supporting the non-dependent attestation at each filing.
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Public DOL disclosure data can lag actual filings by a quarter. Descriptive only — not legal advice.

For job seekers

Considering a job at Kent State University?

Does Kent State University sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes — Kent State University is an active H-1B sponsor, with 193 certified LCAs on file (FY2021–FY2026), including 21 in FY2026. The median certified salary is $70,000 (P25 $52,000, P75 $83,615). 100% of its certified filings meet or exceed the prevailing wage.

What to Know Before Applying to Kent State University

Salary range
Median $70,000, typical band $52,000–$83,615.
Transfers
4% transfer share — most sponsorship is for new or continuing roles.
Typical locations
Kent, OH, New Philadelphia, OH, Upton, NY, Berkeley, CA.
Position type
87.4% of filings are full-time roles.
Common roles
Assistant Professor, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Instructor.
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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Kent State University has 193 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) on file with the U.S. Department of Labor (FY2021–FY2026).

The median sponsored salary is $70,000, with a typical P25–P75 band of $52,000–$83,615 across certified LCAs.

Transfers are 4% of its filings; most sponsorship is for new or continuing employment.

No — the employer attests it is not H-1B dependent on its LCA filings.

Kent State University filed 21 certified LCAs in FY2026, the most recent fiscal year of U.S. DOL disclosure data.

Top worksites include Kent, OH, New Philadelphia, OH, Upton, NY, Berkeley, CA.
Sponsorship data

Kent State University H-1B data at a glance

Executive Summary

Kent State University H-1B sponsorship at a glance, from public U.S. DOL LCA disclosure data (FY2021–FY2026).

  • Median certified salary is $70,000, typically $52,000–$83,615 (P25–P75).
  • 100% of certified filings are at or above the DOL prevailing wage.
  • Change-of-employer (transfer) share is 4% — most filings are for new or continuing employment.
  • Worksite footprint spans 4 states and 8 cities.
  • Most-sponsored roles: Assistant Professor, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Instructor.
  • Filed 21 certified LCAs in FY2026, the most recent disclosure year.

Certified LCAs are a prerequisite to H-1B petitions, not visa approvals; one LCA can cover multiple workers. Descriptive only — not legal advice.

Salary Distribution

$39,125
$278,444
P25$52,000
Median$70,000
P75$83,615

The shaded band is the middle half of certified salaries (P25–P75); the bar spans the lowest to highest certified salary.

100% of certified filings at or above the DOL prevailing wage.

Wage Level Distribution

Level I
65%
Level II
15%
Level III
17%
Level IV
3%

Levels I–IV are DOL prevailing-wage experience tiers; 20% of filings are senior-level (III–IV).

Filing history

LCA filings by fiscal year

Certified LCAs per year

FY2021
45
FY2022
35
FY2023
35
FY2024
33
FY2025
24
FY2026
21
Fiscal yearCertifiedDeniedWithdrawnTotal
FY2021450651
FY2022351945
FY20233511147
FY20243311246
FY2025240428
FY2026210021

Case dispositions from the U.S. DOL OFLC disclosure files. Withdrawn are LCAs that were certified and later withdrawn by the employer; they still count toward Total.

See a single year in detail:
FY2021 ›FY2022 ›FY2023 ›FY2024 ›FY2025 ›FY2026 ›

All LCA filings

Latest 200 of 238 on record
Job titleSalaryLevelLocationFiledStatus
Director of Eurasia Strategic Affairs
I-200-26160-996644
$162,880,536/yr$78,307/hr as filed—Kent, OHJun 09, 2026Certified
Assistant Professor
I-200-26125-868473
$120,000/yr—Kent, OHMay 05, 2026Certified
Assistant Professor
I-200-26113-826455
$83,033/yr—Kent, OHApr 23, 2026Certified
Assistant Professor
I-200-26111-816272
$113,000/yr—Kent, OHApr 21, 2026Certified
Assistant Golf Coach
I-200-26084-728248
$53,580/yrIKent, OHMar 25, 2026Certified
Assistant Professor
I-200-26065-686547
$200,866/yr—Kent, OHMar 06, 2026Certified
Associate Professor
I-200-26064-683194
$73,542/yr—Warren, OHMar 05, 2026Certified
Assistant Professor
I-200-26061-672492
$84,048/yr—Kent, OHMar 02, 2026Certified
Psychologist, International Student Focus
I-200-26028-597569
$97,965/yrIIKent, OHJan 28, 2026Certified
Associate Professor
I-200-26028-596653
$73,542/yr—Warren, OHJan 28, 2026Certified
Associate Head Coach
I-200-26009-547907
$50,000/yrIIIKent, OHJan 09, 2026Certified
Postdoctoral Scholar
I-200-25352-494981
$55,100/yrIKent, OHDec 18, 2025Certified
Senior Research Scientist
I-200-25317-405559
$105,000/yrIKent, OHNov 13, 2025Certified
Associate Professor
I-200-25317-405560
$102,705/yr—Kent, OHNov 13, 2025Certified
Research Associate
I-200-25309-377805
$67,475/yr$32/hr as filedIKent, OHNov 05, 2025Certified
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
I-200-25308-370726
$56,484/yrIKent, OHNov 04, 2025Certified
NTT Assistant Professor
I-200-25308-368956
$55,000/yr—Kent, OHNov 04, 2025Certified
Senior Research Engineer
I-200-25307-362044
$72,367/yrIKent, OHNov 03, 2025Certified
Research Scientist
I-200-25307-360704
$71,261/yrIUpton, NYNov 03, 2025Certified
Associate Head Coach
I-200-25269-338320
$50,000/yrIKent, OHSep 26, 2025Certified
Assistant Head Coach
I-200-25267-331191
$50,000/yrIKent, OHSep 24, 2025Certified
Assistant Professor
I-200-25226-241706
$83,183/yr—Kent, OHAug 14, 2025Certified
Adjunct Instructor
I-200-25225-240433
$50,606/yr$24/hr as filedINew Philadelphia, OHAug 13, 2025Certified
Research Scientist
I-200-25224-237564
$79,914/yrIBerkeley, CAAug 12, 2025Certified
Assistant Professor
I-200-25220-230307
$142,000/yr—Kent, OHAug 08, 2025Certified

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One row per LCA case (its latest version), from U.S. DOL OFLC disclosure data. Salaries are the offered wage, converted to a yearly figure. Certified LCAs are not visa approvals.

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Sponsorship insights

How Kent State University sponsors H-1B talent

Petition Mix

New employment  48%Transfer (change of employer)  4%Continued employment  33%Amendments & other  15%

Worker positions by LCA filing purpose, summed across FY2021–FY2026 disclosure records.

Filing Activity by Month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Most active filing months: Jul and May — useful for timing transfer conversations.

Compliance Posture

H-1B Dependent
No
Willful Violator
No
Full-Time Positions
87.4%
At/Above Prevailing Wage
100%

Attestations from the employer's own LCA filings (Form ETA-9035), as disclosed by the U.S. DOL.

Roles & geography

Top sponsored roles & worksites

Top job titles

Assistant Professor
68 · $91,584
Postdoctoral Research Associate
19 · $54,485
Instructor
14 · —
Research Associate
10 · $54,399
Research Scientist
10 · $71,890

Top worksite locations

4 states · 8 cities

Kent, OH
207
New Philadelphia, OH
10
Upton, NY
7
Berkeley, CA
5
North Canton, OH
4
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