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Companies That Sponsor H-1B Visas

Browse thousands of verified U.S. employers who actively file H-1B petitions for international workers.

Every year, U.S. employers file over 400,000 H-1B petitions with USCIS on behalf of skilled foreign workers. Finding the right sponsor is one of the most critical steps in your immigration journey. Wisa tracks verified H-1B filing data from the Department of Labor so you can identify real sponsors — not just job listings that claim to offer sponsorship.

Over 45,000 U.S. employers sponsor H-1B visas each year.

The top sponsors include Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Infosys, and TCS. Technology leads all industries with 65% of filings. Use Wisa to search verified sponsor data by company, job category, and location.

Top H-1B Sponsors by Filing Volume

H-1B Sponsorship Trends

H-1B sponsorship has grown steadily over the past decade, with annual petition volumes exceeding 470,000 registrations in FY2025 for just 85,000 available slots. Technology companies dominate filings, but sponsorship has expanded significantly into healthcare, finance, and consulting. The shift to remote work has also broadened geographic diversity — companies in states like Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina are filing at record rates alongside traditional hubs in California, Washington, and New York.

Mid-size employers (100-1,000 employees) represent a growing share of new sponsors, as competition for talent drives more companies to tap the international workforce. These companies often offer less competition for internal H-1B slots compared to the largest tech firms.

Real DOL Filing Examples

  • Amazon — Software Development Engineer II, Seattle, WA — $176,800/year (FY2024 LCA)
  • Google — Software Engineer III, Mountain View, CA — $189,000/year (FY2024 LCA)
  • Deloitte — Advisory Senior Consultant, New York, NY — $138,000/year (FY2024 LCA)

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How to Evaluate an H-1B Sponsor

Not all sponsors are equal. When evaluating a potential employer, consider these factors:

  • Filing history: Companies that have filed H-1B petitions in multiple recent years are more likely to continue sponsoring. A consistent track record signals an established immigration process.
  • Approval rate: Some employers have higher approval rates than others. Companies with experienced immigration counsel tend to file stronger petitions.
  • Industry and role: H-1B visas require that the position qualifies as a "specialty occupation." STEM roles, finance, healthcare, and consulting positions are commonly approved.
  • Company size: Larger companies often have dedicated immigration teams, while smaller companies may offer more hands-on roles and faster career growth but less immigration experience.

Industries with the Most H-1B Sponsors

Technology leads H-1B sponsorship by a significant margin. According to DOL Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, roughly 65% of all H-1B filings come from the tech sector, including software engineering, data science, and IT roles. Other active industries include:

  • Consulting: Firms like Deloitte, EY, PwC, and Accenture sponsor thousands of H-1B workers annually.
  • Finance: Major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citibank are consistent sponsors.
  • Healthcare: Hospitals and research institutions sponsor physicians, researchers, and specialized medical professionals.
  • Academia: Universities are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can hire at any time without lottery constraints.

H-1B Sponsorship by State

California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Washington are the top five states for H-1B filings. California alone accounts for roughly 20% of all H-1B petitions filed nationally. Major metro areas like the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Seattle, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area have the highest concentration of sponsors.

How to Search for H-1B Sponsors

Wisa's database lets you search by company name, job category, state, and city. Every result includes the employer's filing count, most recent filing year, and sponsor score — a composite metric that factors in filing volume, recency, and consistency. Start by searching your job category to see which companies are actively sponsoring in your field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies sponsor H-1B visas in the U.S.?

Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 unique employers file H-1B Labor Condition Applications each year. However, the top 100 sponsors account for a disproportionate share of total filings. Most sponsors file between 1 and 10 petitions per year.

Can a small company sponsor an H-1B visa?

Yes. There is no minimum company size requirement for H-1B sponsorship. Even a one-person startup can sponsor an H-1B worker, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation and the employer can pay the prevailing wage. Small companies do face more scrutiny from USCIS to verify the role is legitimate.

How do I know if a company will sponsor my H-1B?

Check the company's H-1B filing history on Wisa. If they have filed petitions in recent years, they have an established process. You can also ask directly during interviews — companies that sponsor will typically mention it in job postings or confirm during the hiring process.

What is the H-1B cap and how does it affect sponsorship?

The annual H-1B cap is 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. In FY2025, USCIS received over 470,000 registrations for these 85,000 slots. Cap-exempt employers — including universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities — are not subject to this limit.

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