h-1b sponsors · DOL LCA FY2026_Q2
Who sponsors H-1B for Astronomers in Illinois?
5 employers filed certified H-1B (LCA) petitions for Astronomers at worksites in Illinois, ranked by volume — straight from the public DOL record. The address shown is each company’s HQ, which may be in another state.
| employer | lca certified | perm (green card) | median wage | denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOHQ: CHICAGO, IL | 8 | — | $81,997 | 1.3% |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOHQ: CHICAGO, IL | 5 | — | $75,700 | 1.4% |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYHQ: EVANSTON, IL | 4 | — | $74,630 | 0.7% |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISHQ: CHAMPAIGN, IL | 4 | — | $60,507 | 0.9% |
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE LLCHQ: LEMONT, IL | 3 | — | $68,371 | 1.1% |
Public record, ranked by certified LCA volume — not a prediction of who will sponsor you and not a quality rating. “PERM” is the employer’s certified green-card filings for this occupation nationwide. Educational, not legal advice — verify on flag.dol.gov.