Top 10 Automotive Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas
The top 10 automotive companies sponsoring H-1B visas include Ford Motor Company, Zoox, and Aptiv, spanning traditional automakers, autonomous vehicle developers, drivetrain suppliers, and aftermarket parts distributors across the automotive sector. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 249 H-1B approvals recorded in the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For candidates in engineering, software, data science, and operations, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means a three-year initial work period, extendable to six, with dual intent allowed so you can pursue permanent residence while on status.
Which automotive companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Ranked by H-1B approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Ford Motor Company
Vehicle ManufacturingEngineeringElectric Vehicles99H-1B approvalsFord Motor Company had 99 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any automotive company on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Ford designs, engineers, and manufactures passenger vehicles, trucks, and electric powertrains.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)210
- Project & Program Management109
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering85
- Software Engineering80
- Electrical Engineering46
+381 roles across other teams
Open roles at Ford Motor Company201 openSee all 201+ Ford Motor Company H-1B jobsApplyADAS Design and Release EngineerDearborn, Michigan · HybridApplyADAS Design & Release EngineerDearborn, Michigan · HybridApplyEngineering Specialist, IndustrialWayne, Michigan · On-siteApplyLead Counsel, Transactions & Market ComplianceRemote · RemoteApplySr. Full Stack DeveloperDearborn, Michigan · Hybrid - 02
Zoox
Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsSoftware Engineering45H-1B approvalsZoox had 45 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Project & Program Management. Zoox develops fully autonomous electric robotaxis designed for urban passenger transportation.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering147
- Project & Program Management138
- Technical Program Management96
- Data Science & Analytics89
- AI & Machine Learning75
+285 roles across other teams
Open roles at Zoox194 openSee all 194+ Zoox H-1B jobsApplyMachine Learning Automation EngineerFoster City, California · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer, ML PlatformFoster City, California · On-siteApplySoftware Development Engineer in TestFoster City, California · On-siteApplyManager, Manufacturing SystemsHayward, California · On-siteApplyProgram Manager, Workforce PlanningFoster City, California · On-site - 03
Aptiv
Auto ComponentsElectrical SystemsSafety Tech38H-1B approvalsAptiv had 38 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Aptiv produces advanced vehicle electrical architecture, safety systems, and autonomous driving components.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)24
- Project & Program Management23
- Technical Program Management14
- Software Engineering12
- Consulting & Strategy10
+85 roles across other teams
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Valeo
Auto ComponentsADASThermal Systems21H-1B approvalsValeo had 21 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Warehouse & Logistics. Valeo designs automotive thermal systems, lighting, and advanced driver-assistance technology.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations22
- Warehouse & Logistics16
- Engineering (Non-Software)12
- Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)10
- Maintenance & Repair7
+31 roles across other teams
Open roles at Valeo32 openSee all 32+ Valeo H-1B jobsApplyProduction OperatorHighland Park, Michigan · On-siteApplyInventory AnalystWinchester, Kentucky · On-siteApplyMaintenance TechnicianHamilton, Ohio · On-siteApplySupply Chain SchedulerHighland Park, Michigan · On-siteApplyTax SpecialistTroy, Michigan · On-site - 05
AutoZone
Aftermarket PartsRetailSupply Chain12H-1B approvalsAutoZone had 12 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Customer Service. AutoZone retails automotive replacement parts, accessories, and maintenance supplies across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support2,972
- Customer Service2,956
- Driving & Delivery2,560
- Sales1,637
- Account Management1,491
+2,909 roles across other teams
Open roles at AutoZone3,012 openSee all 3,012+ AutoZone H-1B jobsApplyAssistant Store ManagerNoblesville, Indiana · On-siteApplyCommercial DriverWillow Street, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyParts Sales ManagerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyHub DriverJackson, Tennessee · On-siteApplyPart Sales ManagerRobertsdale, Alabama · On-site - Editor’s note
What a high approval count does and doesn't tell you
A high approval count tells you an employer has the process, the lawyers, and the budget to sponsor. It does not tell you your odds for your specific role: a company with hundreds of engineering approvals may never have filed for a marketing hire. Two things this data cannot tell you are who covers the filing fees and how quickly a company moves. Neither is public, so ask both when you get to the offer.
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Genuine Parts Company
Parts DistributionAftermarketLogistics10H-1B approvalsGenuine Parts Company had 10 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Sales. Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts through the NAPA network.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support57
- Sales33
- Customer Service33
- Project & Program Management31
- Account Management24
+200 roles across other teams
Open roles at Genuine Parts Company96 openSee all 96+ Genuine Parts Company H-1B jobsApplyStore PROBay City, Michigan · On-siteApplySite ManagerCincinnati, Ohio · On-siteApplyAssistant Site ManagerCincinnati, Ohio · On-siteApplyHeavy Duty SpecialistFort Wayne, Indiana · On-siteApplyAssistant Store ManagerTemperance, Michigan · On-site - 07
Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System
Auto ComponentsSeating SystemsManufacturing8H-1B approvalsHyundai Transys Georgia Seating System had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Warehouse & Logistics. Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System manufactures vehicle seating assemblies for automotive OEM customers.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations15
- Warehouse & Logistics11
- Compliance & Legal7
- Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)3
- Tax2
+25 roles across other teams
Open roles at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System18 openSee all Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System H-1B jobsApplyQuality Group LeadWest Point, Georgia · On-siteApplyASRS AdministratorSavannah, Georgia · On-siteApplyFinance & Accounting Assistant ManagerWest Point, Georgia · On-siteApplySenior Procurement SpecialistMontgomery, Alabama · On-siteApplyGeneral Affairs SpecialistMontgomery, Alabama · On-site See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Dana
DrivetrainAuto ComponentsEngineering6H-1B approvalsDana had 6 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Project & Program Management. Dana supplies drivetrain, sealing, and thermal management solutions to automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations9
- Project & Program Management6
- Engineering (Non-Software)4
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering2
Open roles at Dana6 openSee all Dana H-1B jobsApplyQuality EngineerHenderson, Kentucky · On-siteApplyLead Weld EngineerMaumee, Ohio · On-siteApplyQuality ManagerDry Ridge, Kentucky · On-siteApplyManufacturing Associate Tier 1Louisville, Kentucky · On-siteApplyProduction SupervisorFort Wayne, Indiana · On-site - 09
Adient
Seating SystemsAuto ComponentsManufacturing5H-1B approvalsAdient had 5 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Warehouse & Logistics. Adient designs and manufactures automotive seating systems for major global vehicle manufacturers.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations12
- Warehouse & Logistics9
- Project & Program Management9
- Compliance & Legal7
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
+28 roles across other teams
Open roles at Adient17 openSee all Adient H-1B jobsApplyMaterials Master SchedulerGeorgetown, Kentucky · On-siteApplyControls EngineerGeorgetown, Kentucky · On-siteApplyProduction SupervisorNorthwood, Ohio · On-siteApplyAutomation/Robot SpecialistWarren, Michigan · On-siteApplyOutbound Shipping ClerkNormal, Illinois · On-site - 10
Grote Industries
Commercial VehiclesLightingSafety Systems5H-1B approvalsGrote Industries had 5 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (Non-Software). Grote Industries manufactures lighting and safety systems for trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations23
- Engineering (Non-Software)12
- Project & Program Management11
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering7
- Mechanical Engineering6
+32 roles across other teams
Open roles at Grote Industries24 openSee all Grote Industries H-1B jobsApplyCAD Designer IIIMadison, Indiana · On-siteApplyProduction AssociateMadison, Indiana · On-siteApplyLead CADMadison, Indiana · On-siteApplySenior Optical EngineerMadison, Indiana · On-siteApplySenior Project ManagerMadison, Indiana · On-site
How H-1B sponsorship works
H-1B sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Most H-1B petitions go through an annual lottery, so selection is not guaranteed even with a job offer. The filing rules and fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the USCIS website before you plan around them.
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Which automotive companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Ford Motor Company sponsors the most, with 99 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Zoox (45) and Aptiv (38). Across the 10 automotive companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 249 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.
Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship requires a job offer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The candidate must hold that degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience recognized by USCIS. The employer files the petition on the candidate's behalf after securing a certified Labor Condition Application from the Department of Labor. Candidates subject to the annual cap enter a selection process; those already on H-1B with a U.S. employer may transfer without re-entering the cap.
How much does it cost a company to sponsor an H-1B visa?
The employer pays the government filing fees, not the candidate. Base statutory fees run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on employer size and processing speed, plus legal costs. Recent policy changes have added significant fees for some petitions and the amounts have been in flux, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?
To secure H-1B sponsorship, identify automotive employers with a history of filing Labor Condition Applications with the Department of Labor, Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by company and role type. Once you have an offer in a qualifying specialty occupation, your employer files an LCA with the DOL and then an I-129 petition with USCIS. If you're subject to the annual cap, you'll enter a selection process whose rules and associated costs have changed recently, so check the current position before applying.