What is H-1B visa sponsorship?

H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. The employer must file a petition and demonstrate the need for the worker's skills.

How many H-1B visas are issued each year?

The annual cap is 65,000 regular H-1B visas plus 20,000 for applicants with US master's degrees. However, cap-exempt employers (universities, research institutions) can sponsor unlimited H-1B workers.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?

Major tech companies and consulting firms are the largest H-1B sponsors, including companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services.

What is the H-1B lottery?

When applications exceed the annual cap, USCIS conducts a random lottery to select which petitions will be processed. The lottery typically happens in March for the October start date.

Visa Sponsorship Data

Companies That Sponsor Work Visas in United States

Find employers with H-1B visa sponsorship history. We track all H-1B approvals filed with USCIS.

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4,174,539

H-1B Approvals

50+

Companies Tracked

2009-2023

Years of Data

Understanding H-1B Visa Sponsorship

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. These roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine, law, or accounting.

How H-1B Sponsorship Works

Employer files Labor Condition Application (LCA)
Employer submits H-1B petition to USCIS
If cap-subject, enters annual lottery (April)
USCIS adjudicates and approves petition
Worker can begin employment (Oct 1 for new cap)

Key H-1B Facts

• Annual cap: 65,000 + 20,000 (advanced degree)
• Initial duration: 3 years (extendable to 6)
• Dual intent: Can pursue green card
• Employer-sponsored (tied to specific job)
• Prevailing wage requirements apply

Tip: Look for companies with consistent H-1B approval history. Employers who regularly sponsor visas have established processes and are more likely to sponsor qualified candidates.

H-1B Approvals by Year

259,179 approvals

2014

220,196 approvals

2015

258,119 approvals

2016

252,342 approvals

2017

264,322 approvals

2018

298,908 approvals

2019

426,722 approvals

2020

475,122 approvals

2021

466,185 approvals

2022

176,949 approvals

2023

Top States for H-1B Sponsorship

820,690

430,719

412,565

358,145

209,695

209,330

160,898

157,910

Top H-1B Sponsors

INFOSYS LIMITED

35,972

approvals

TATA CONSULTANCY SVCS LTD

32,897

approvals

AMAZON COM SERVICES LLC

29,765

approvals

DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP

23,721

approvals

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US

23,664

approvals

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

23,482

approvals

GOOGLE LLC

23,257

approvals

INTEL CORPORATION

21,221

approvals

APPLE INC

20,402

approvals

IBM CORPORATION

17,886

approvals

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H-1B Sponsorship FAQ

What is the H-1B visa lottery and when does it happen?▼

The H-1B lottery occurs each March when USCIS receives more petitions than the annual cap (85,000 total). Employers register candidates during the registration period, and USCIS randomly selects which petitions can proceed. Selected candidates can start work on October 1st. The lottery selection rate has varied from 25-85% depending on demand.

Can I apply for H-1B sponsorship myself?▼

No, H-1B is an employer-sponsored visa. Only U.S. employers can petition for H-1B workers. You need a job offer from a company willing to sponsor before the process can begin. This is why identifying employers with sponsorship history is valuable—they already have the infrastructure to sponsor foreign workers.

Which industries sponsor the most H-1B visas?▼

Technology and IT services lead H-1B sponsorship, followed by consulting, finance, healthcare, and engineering. Software developers, data scientists, engineers, and financial analysts are among the most common H-1B occupations. Large tech companies consistently rank among the top sponsors each year.