Top H-1B Visa Sponsors in the US: Companies with Most Approvals (2026)
The H-1B visa remains the primary pathway for skilled professionals to work in the United States. ApplyWave tracks 4,174,539 H-1B approvals across 346,132 employers — here are the companies that sponsor the most.
US H-1B Sponsorship by the Numbers
- 4,174,539 total H-1B approvals tracked
- 346,132 sponsoring employers
- 65,000 new H-1B visas issued annually (regular cap)
- 20,000 additional for US advanced degree holders
Top 20 H-1B Sponsors by Total Approvals
| # | Company | Total Approvals | Initial | Continuing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | 47,477 | 14,008 | 33,469 |
| 2 | Infosys | 35,972 | 12,695 | 23,277 |
| 3 | Tata Consultancy Services | 32,897 | 8,936 | 23,961 |
| 4 | Deloitte | 23,721 | 5,009 | 18,712 |
| 5 | Cognizant | 23,664 | 3,488 | 20,176 |
| 6 | Microsoft | 23,482 | 4,439 | 19,043 |
| 7 | 23,257 | 4,792 | 18,465 | |
| 8 | Intel | 21,221 | 7,508 | 13,713 |
| 9 | Apple | 20,402 | 4,654 | 15,748 |
| 10 | IBM | 17,886 | 6,605 | 11,281 |
| 11 | Oracle | 17,448 | 4,145 | 13,303 |
| 12 | Meta (Facebook) | 16,986 | 5,411 | 11,575 |
| 13 | Capgemini | 15,316 | 5,218 | 10,098 |
| 14 | PricewaterhouseCoopers | 12,644 | 4,638 | 8,006 |
| 15 | Accenture | 12,594 | 4,376 | 8,218 |
| 16 | Tech Mahindra | 12,198 | 5,102 | 7,096 |
| 17 | HCL America | 12,153 | 4,101 | 8,052 |
| 18 | Wipro | 12,023 | 4,551 | 7,472 |
| 19 | Ernst & Young | 11,500 | 4,200 | 7,300 |
| 20 | Uber | 10,800 | 3,600 | 7,200 |
Sponsor Categories
Big Tech (FAANG+)
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Meta collectively account for over 130,000 H-1B approvals. These companies primarily sponsor software engineers, data scientists, product managers, and research scientists. Salaries typically start at $150K+.
IT Consulting & Outsourcing
Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, and Capgemini are among the largest sponsors by volume. These companies sponsor consultants placed at client sites across the US. They tend to have higher initial approval counts relative to their size.
Professional Services (Big 4)
Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG sponsor auditors, consultants, tax professionals, and advisory staff. Combined, the Big 4 account for over 50,000 H-1B approvals.
Semiconductors & Hardware
Intel (21,221 approvals) leads the hardware sector. Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD, and Texas Instruments also sponsor heavily for chip design, firmware engineering, and hardware testing roles.
How to Find H-1B Sponsors
- Search ApplyWave — US visa sponsorship hub with data on all 346,132 employers
- Check any company — use Sponsor Check Tool to see if a specific company sponsors H-1B
- Browse by category — find sponsors in Engineering, Data, Finance, and more
H-1B Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specialty occupation
- Lottery: Annual cap of 85,000 (65K regular + 20K advanced degree). Registration in March
- Prevailing wage: Must be paid at or above the prevailing wage for the role and location
- Duration: 3 years, renewable once for total of 6 years
- Pathway to Green Card: Employer can sponsor PERM labor certification → I-140 → Adjustment of Status
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