100+ Companies That Sponsor H-1B Visas in 2026

Last updated: March 2026 | Data sources: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, DOL LCA Disclosure Data, Newsweek

If you are an international professional looking to work in the United States, the single most important question you need answered is: which companies actually sponsor H-1B visas?

We compiled this guide using official data from USCIS and the Department of Labor. This is not a speculative list. Every company included here has a verified, documented track record of filing H-1B petitions, based on government disclosure data.

Below you will find the top H-1B sponsors ranked by approval volume, additional verified sponsors organized by industry, and a full breakdown of the new wage-weighted lottery system that took effect in 2026.

What Changed for the H-1B in 2026

Before diving into the company data, you need to understand two major policy shifts that are reshaping the entire H-1B landscape right now.

The New Wage-Weighted Lottery

The random lottery is gone. Starting with the FY 2027 cap season (registration opened March 4, 2026), USCIS replaced the purely random H-1B selection process with a wage-weighted system. Your odds of selection now depend directly on the salary level your employer offers, based on the Department of Labor's four-tier prevailing wage system.

Each H-1B registration now receives a different number of lottery entries based on the offered wage level. DHS has published estimated selection probabilities for each tier:

These are DHS projections based on historical registration distributions. The actual rates for FY 2027 will depend on total registration volume, which experts estimate at 200,000 to 250,000 (down from 343,981 eligible registrations in FY 2026).

What this means for you: A Level IV position has roughly four times the selection probability of a Level I position. Geographic location also matters, since prevailing wage levels are tied to the local labor market. A Level II salary in New York City may qualify as Level IV in a smaller metro area, effectively doubling your odds.

The $100,000 Supplemental Fee

A Presidential Proclamation effective September 21, 2025 requires employers to pay a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain new H-1B petitions where the beneficiary is outside the United States and requires consular processing. This fee does not apply to F-1 students changing status to H-1B from within the US, nor to renewals and extensions. This is expected to significantly reduce overseas registrations, potentially improving selection odds for candidates already in the US on OPT.

Top H-1B Sponsors: Verified Approval Data (FY 2025)

The following table shows companies with the highest number of H-1B petition approvals in fiscal year 2025, based on USCIS data reported by Newsweek in September 2025. Approval numbers include new petitions, renewals, transfers, and cap-exempt filings.

Important note: H-1B approvals and LCA filings are different metrics. A single LCA can support multiple visa petitions, and employers file new LCAs whenever a worker changes location. The DOL typically certifies more than three times the number of foreign work requests compared to actual H-1B visas issued. For example, Amazon.com Services filed 15,524 LCAs in FY 2025 (per DOL data via MyVisaJobs) but had 10,044 H-1B approvals (per USCIS data). Both numbers are useful, but they measure different things.

Additional Verified H-1B Sponsors by Industry

Beyond the top sponsors above, hundreds of other companies regularly file H-1B petitions. The following companies are confirmed H-1B sponsors based on USCIS and DOL disclosure data. We have not included specific filing numbers for these companies because publicly available data from different sources can vary and we do not want to publish unverified figures. You can look up any employer's exact sponsorship history using the free tools listed at the end of this article.

Technology

Oracle, Salesforce, Adobe, Spotify, Bloomberg, Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, ServiceNow, Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, Palantir, Snap, Pinterest, Stripe, Databricks, Snowflake, VMware (Broadcom), SAP America, Samsung Electronics America, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Dell Technologies.

Consulting and Professional Services

Accenture, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG, McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Booz Allen Hamilton, Wipro, HCL America, Tech Mahindra, and L&T Technology Services.

Finance and Banking

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Bank of America, Barclays, Blackstone Group, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, UBS, Wells Fargo, Capital One, American Express, Visa Inc., Mastercard, and Bloomberg LP.

Healthcare, Pharma, and Research

Many hospitals and research institutions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning their petitions are not subject to the annual 85,000 visa cap and do not go through the lottery. This is a significant advantage. Confirmed sponsors in this sector include Mayo Clinic (cap-exempt), Johns Hopkins University (cap-exempt), Massachusetts General Hospital (cap-exempt), NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai, Memorial Sloan Kettering, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, UnitedHealth Group, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and AbbVie.

Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace

Tesla, Ford Motor Company, Boeing, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Honeywell, Caterpillar, 3M, and John Deere.

Retail and E-Commerce

Target, Costco (corporate/tech roles), Home Depot (corporate/tech roles), and eBay.

How to Use This Information

Knowing which companies sponsor is just the starting point. Here is how to turn this into applications that lead to offers.

1. Verify Any Employer's Sponsorship History

Before investing time in an application, check the employer's track record using these free tools:

• USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub (uscis.gov/h-1b-data-hub): The official government source. Search by employer name, city, state, or zip code. Shows approvals and denials from FY 2009 through FY 2025.
• DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance): Contains LCA data with job titles, salaries, and work locations.
• MyVisaJobs.com and DayOneJobs: Aggregates DOL data into searchable reports ranking employers by LCA filings, average salaries, and approval rates.
• H1BGrader.com: Provides approval ratings, salary distributions, and company comparison tools based on DOL and USCIS data.

2. Target the Right Wage Level

Under the new weighted lottery, a higher wage level means dramatically better odds. Research the prevailing wage for your occupation and target metro area using the DOL's Online Wage Library. Then focus your search on employers and locations where your experience qualifies you for Level III or IV wages.

Pro tip: Prevailing wage levels are tied to geographic area. A Level II salary in a high-cost city like San Francisco might qualify as Level IV in a mid-tier metro like Austin or Raleigh. If your employer has offices in multiple locations, this is worth discussing.

3. Time Your Applications Strategically

H-1B planning runs on a specific annual calendar. If you want to be sponsored for the next fiscal year, you need to be hired and have your employer commit to sponsorship well before the March registration window. Here is the typical timeline:

1. September to December: Apply and interview at target companies.
2. January to February: Secure an offer with confirmed sponsorship commitment.
3. Early March: Employer submits H-1B electronic registration ($215 fee per entry). For FY 2027, the window was March 4 to 19, 2026.
4. Late March to early April: USCIS sends selection notifications to employers.
5. April to June: Full H-1B petition filed if selected (90-day filing window).
6. October 1: Employment start date for the new fiscal year.

4. Do Not Overlook Smaller Sponsors

While this guide highlights the largest sponsors, roughly 80% of all H-1B sponsoring employers file only one to five petitions per year. Smaller companies often have less competition for sponsorship slots and may be more flexible on role design and wage structuring. You can search any employer using the USCIS data hub.

5. Consider Cap-Exempt Employers

Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are exempt from the annual 85,000 H-1B cap. This means there is no lottery for positions at these institutions. They can file petitions year-round. If you work in academia or research, this path avoids the lottery entirely.

6. Prepare for the Interview

Companies invest significant time and money in H-1B sponsorship. The total employer cost is typically $5,000 to $15,000 per petition, and much more with the new $100,000 fee for overseas candidates. This means you need to demonstrate that you are clearly the best candidate for the role. Your interview performance matters even more when sponsorship is on the line.

InterviewPal can help you prepare for interviews at specific companies with AI-powered practice sessions tailored to the exact role and company you are targeting. Practice with realistic questions, get instant feedback, and walk into your interview fully prepared.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which company sponsors the most H-1B visas?

Amazon (across all its entities including Amazon.com Services, AWS, and Amazon Data Services) had approximately 12,391 total H-1B approvals in FY 2025, making it the single largest sponsor. Tata Consultancy Services, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple round out the top five.

Can startups sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. Any US employer can sponsor an H-1B visa regardless of company size. However, the process costs $5,000 to $15,000 or more per petition. Well-funded startups with established immigration counsel regularly sponsor. In fact, about 80% of all H-1B sponsoring employers file only one to five petitions annually.

What are cap-exempt employers?

Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are exempt from the annual 85,000 H-1B visa cap. Their petitions do not go through the lottery and can be filed at any time during the year. If you work in academia, research, or healthcare at a qualifying institution, this is a significant advantage.

Do I need a master's degree for H-1B?

No. The H-1B requires a US bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a specialty field. However, holding a US master's degree gives you an additional chance at selection through the 20,000 master's cap pool, effectively giving you two lottery attempts.

What if I am already in the US on OPT?

This is an advantage. The $100,000 supplemental fee applies only to petitions for beneficiaries outside the US who require consular processing. F-1 students changing status from OPT to H-1B within the US are exempt. Additionally, if your employer files an H-1B change-of-status petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection now extends both your F-1 status and OPT employment authorization through April 1 of the relevant fiscal year.

How has the lottery changed for FY 2027?

Three changes converged for the FY 2027 cycle: the new wage-weighted selection system replaced the random draw (effective February 27, 2026), the $100,000 supplemental fee was imposed on certain overseas petitions, and registration volumes are expected to drop 30 to 40 percent from FY 2026 levels. Expert projections estimate FY 2027 registrations at 200,000 to 250,000, down from 343,981 eligible registrations in FY 2026. Selection notifications for FY 2027 were expected by March 31, 2026.

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