Top 10 Consulting Firms Sponsoring J-1 Visas

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 consulting firms sponsoring J-1 visas include Audubon Companies, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., and CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), spanning consulting and professional services, education, and technology and software. Migrate Mate is tracking 45 live J-1 jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For candidates in training or research roles, J-1 positions at these firms offer structured exchange programs with designated sponsor organizations, giving international professionals a compliant path to gain U.S. work experience.

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Which consulting firms sponsor the most J-1 visas?

Ranked by live J-1 openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Audubon Companies

    Audubon Companies

    EngineeringConsultingProject Management

    Audubon Companies has 8 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any consulting firm on this list. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. Audubon Companies delivers engineering, technical staffing, and project management consulting services.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)14
    • Civil & Structural Engineering6
    • Chemical Engineering3
    • Electrical Engineering2
    • Mechanical Engineering1
    Open roles at Audubon Companies8 open
    Civil/Structural Engineering Intern
    Metairie, Louisiana · On-site
    Apply
    Mechanical Engineering Intern
    Metairie, Louisiana · On-site
    Apply
    Process Engineering Intern
    Midland, Texas · On-site
    Apply
    Instrument Engineering Intern
    Houston, Texas · On-site
    Apply
    Electrical Engineering Intern
    Metairie, Louisiana · On-site
    Apply
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  2. 02
    Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    StructuralEngineeringConsulting

    Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. has 8 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Civil & Structural Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Simpson Gumpertz and Heger is a structural and civil engineering consulting firm.

    Open roles by team

    • Civil & Structural Engineering15
    • Engineering (Non-Software)12
    • Marketing2
    • Construction1
    • Social Media Management1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.8 open
    Internship, Structural Engineering, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
    Apply
    Internship, Structural Engineering (Fall 2026)
    Oakland, California · On-site
    Apply
    Internship, Geotechnical Engineering (Fall 2026)
    Waltham, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
    Marketing Intern
    Waltham, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
    Junior Technical Intern
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
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  3. 03
    CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

    CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

    AccountingTaxAdvisory

    CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has 7 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Tax and Finance. CLA is a professional services firm offering accounting, tax, and consulting advisory services.

    Open roles by team

    • Tax7
    • Finance7
    • Accounting7
    • Audit5
    Open roles at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)7 open
    Tax Intern - Spring 2028 - Northeast WI
    Sheboygan, Wisconsin · On-site
    Apply
    State and Local Tax, Telecom Intern
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
    Apply
    Tax and Audit Interns - Spring 2027 - St Louis, MO & O'Fallon, IL
    St Louis, Missouri · On-site
    Apply
    Tax & Audit Intern - Spring 2027 - Atlanta, GA
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
    Apply
    Tax/ Audit Interns - Spring 2027 - Albuquerque, NM
    Albuquerque, New Mexico · On-site
    Apply
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  5. 04
    ArborSys Group

    ArborSys Group

    ITConsultingSystems

    ArborSys Group has 6 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Mental & Behavioral Health. ArborSys Group is an information technology and systems consulting firm.

    Open roles by team

    • Nursing6
    • Mental & Behavioral Health5
    • Allied Health4
    • Healthcare Administration4
    • Teaching & Instruction2
    Open roles at ArborSys Group6 open
    Paid Therapist Intern
    Helena, Montana · On-site
    Apply
    Paid Therapist Intern Opportunity
    Helena, Montana · On-site
    Apply
    Therapist Intern
    Helena, Montana · On-site
    Apply
    Internship Opportunities
    Helena, Montana · On-site
    Apply
    Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN)
    Helena, Montana · On-site
    Apply
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  6. 05
    Stanford University

    Stanford University

    ResearchEducationTechnology

    Stanford University has 4 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Data Science & Analytics. Stanford University is a leading research institution known for science, engineering, and business programs.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research12
    • Data Science & Analytics5
    • Healthcare Administration1
    Open roles at Stanford University4 open
    Research Fellow
    Stanford, California · On-site
    Apply
    Research Associate
    Stanford, California · Hybrid
    Apply
    Research Fellowship in AI and the Law
    Stanford, California · On-site
    Apply
    Research Scholar
    Stanford, California · Hybrid
    Apply
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  7. Editor’s note

    How this list is ranked

    These employers are ranked by how many J-1 openings they have live on Migrate Mate right now, so the list reflects who is actively hiring for J-1 roles today rather than historical government filings. Openings change daily, so treat a high count as a strong current signal, and confirm the specific role and your eligibility before you apply.

  8. 06
    Arcadis

    Arcadis

    EngineeringDesignSustainability

    Arcadis has 3 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Civil & Structural Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Arcadis delivers design, engineering, and management consulting for built and natural environments.

    Open roles by team

    • Civil & Structural Engineering8
    • Engineering (Non-Software)8
    • Environmental Engineering4
    • Construction2
    Open roles at Arcadis3 open
    Green Infrastructure Intern
    New York, New York · On-site
    Apply
    Water Engineering Intern
    El Paso, Texas · On-site
    Apply
    Construction Inspector Intern
    New York, New York · On-site
    Apply
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  9. 07
    Palantir Technologies

    Palantir Technologies

    Data AnalyticsSoftwareTechnology

    Palantir Technologies has 3 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Palantir Technologies builds data analytics and software platforms for government and commercial clients.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering8
    • Data Science & Analytics5
    • Technical Program Management1
    Open roles at Palantir Technologies3 open
    Forward Deployed Software Engineer Intern
    Honolulu, Hawaii · On-site
    Apply
    Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship
    Honolulu, Hawaii · On-site
    Apply
    Forward Deployed Software Engineer Internship
    Honolulu, Hawaii · On-site
    Apply
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  11. 08
    Kaizen Marketing

    Kaizen Marketing

    MarketingConsultingStrategy

    Kaizen Marketing has 2 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Sales. Kaizen Marketing provides marketing strategy and consulting services to business clients.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Development36
    • Sales18
    • Inside Sales18
    • Customer Service & Support18
    Open roles at Kaizen Marketing2 open
    Sales Internship
    Mobile, Alabama · On-site
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    Summer Sales Internship
    Saint George, Utah · On-site
    Apply
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  12. 09
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    ResearchEducationEngineering

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology has 2 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Data Science & Analytics. MIT is a research university conducting advanced science, engineering, and technology programs.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research12
    • Data Science & Analytics3
    • Project & Program Management2
    • Teaching & Instruction2
    • Chemical Engineering1

    +2 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Massachusetts Institute of Technology2 open
    Postdoctoral Associate
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
    Graduate Student Professional Development Program Management Intern
    Cambridge, Massachusetts · On-site
    Apply
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  13. 10
    Olsson

    Olsson

    Civil EngineeringPlanningEnvironmental

    Olsson has 2 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Civil & Structural Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Olsson provides civil engineering, planning, and environmental consulting across multiple sectors.

    Open roles by team

    • Civil & Structural Engineering2
    • Engineering (Non-Software)2
    • Data Science & Analytics1
    • Environmental Engineering1
    Open roles at Olsson2 open
    Assistant Fire Protection Engineer
    Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex · On-site
    Apply
    Associate Engineer
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
    Apply
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How the J-1 visa works

J-1 is an exchange visitor program run through a designated sponsor organization, not the employer directly. A sponsor issues Form DS-2019, and categories range from intern and trainee to research scholar and professor. Some J-1 holders face a two-year home-residency requirement afterward. Confirm which category fits and who the designated sponsor is before you commit.

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Consulting J-1 Sponsors: Frequently Asked Questions

Which consulting firms sponsor the most J-1 visas?

Audubon Companies has the most, with 8 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (8) and CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) (7). Across the 10 consulting firms on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 45 live J-1 jobs, updated daily.

Who qualifies for J-1 sponsorship?

J-1 visa eligibility depends on the program category. Interns must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program; trainees must have a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Research scholars and professors typically hold advanced degrees and have an academic or research appointment. All J-1 participants require a DS-2019 form issued by a designated U.S. sponsor organization before applying at a consulate.

How much does J-1 sponsorship cost?

The employer pays the required government fees, not the candidate. Base fees run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the employer and processing speed, plus legal costs. Recent policy changes have added significant fees for some filings and the amounts have been in flux, so check the current figure before you rely on it.

How do I get J-1 sponsorship from a top sponsor?

To obtain a J-1 visa through an employer, first confirm the employer works with a designated J-1 sponsor organization, since companies cannot sponsor J-1 status directly. The sponsor issues a DS-2019 form once your training plan is approved. You then apply for the J-1 visa at a U.S. consulate using the DS-2019, a completed DS-160 application, and supporting documents. Be aware that some J-1 participants become subject to a two-year home residency requirement upon program completion, which affects future U.S. visa options.

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