H-1B sponsorship data for University of California, Berkeley graduates, sourced from DHS employer disclosure records. 220 petitions filed in 2023.
H-1B sponsorship by year
- 2023
- 220 filings · 97% approved · $122,000 median
- 2022
- 350 filings · 87% approved · $98,000 median
- 2021
- 265 filings · 92% approved · $105,000 median
Source: DHS H-1B employer data hub. Petitions linked to employer-reported alma mater.
Understanding H-1B and work visa pathways
The H-1B is the primary work visa for international graduates in specialty occupations (typically requiring a bachelor's degree or higher). Employers sponsor H-1B petitions — the university itself is not a direct sponsor after graduation. Before H-1B, most F-1 graduates rely on OPT (12 months) or STEM OPT (up to 36 months total) to maintain work authorization while job hunting and during employer lottery selection.
Frequently asked
- What is the H-1B sponsorship rate for University of California, Berkeley graduates?
- Based on DHS H-1B disclosure data, University of California, Berkeley-linked petitions had a 97% approval rate in 2023 across 220 filings.
- Can international graduates of University of California, Berkeley work in the US after graduation?
- F-1 student visa holders can work in the US for 12 months under OPT (Optional Practical Training), or up to 36 months if their degree is in a STEM field. After OPT, H-1B sponsorship from an employer is the most common pathway for long-term work authorization.
- What is the median H-1B salary for University of California, Berkeley graduates?
- H-1B petitions linked to University of California, Berkeley report a median salary of $122,000 in 2023, per DHS disclosure data.