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Top 10 Companies Sponsoring E-3 Visas for AI Engineers

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated September 5, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring E-3 visas for AI Engineers include Apple, Boston Consulting Group, and JPMorganChase, spanning Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, Holding Companies & Conglomerates, and Science & Research. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 61 E-3 approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For Australian AI Engineers, E-3 sponsorship at these employers means a certified Labor Condition Application, a consulate appointment, and a two-year status period renewable without a cap or lottery.

Which companies sponsor the most E-3 visas for AI Engineers?

Ranked by E-3 approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Apple

    Apple

    HardwareMachine LearningTechnology
    9E-3 approvals

    Apple sponsored 9 E-3 workers in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 248 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and silicon for its device ecosystem.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)3,168
    • Software Engineering2,125
    • Data Science & Analytics1,361
    • Electrical Engineering1,238
    • Project & Program Management1,185

    +5,974 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Apple3,594 open
    Senior Cellular Layer-1 Control Software Development Engineer
    Sunnyvale, California · On-site
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    Sr Software Engineer
    San Francisco Bay Area, California · On-site
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    Software Development Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Design Verification Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Senior Platform Software Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    See all 3,594+ Apple E-3 jobs
  2. 02
    Boston Consulting Group

    Boston Consulting Group

    ConsultingAI StrategyProfessional Services
    8E-3 approvals

    Boston Consulting Group sponsored 8 E-3 workers in the last year. 114 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. Boston Consulting Group advises global organizations on strategy, operations, and technology transformation.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management336
    • Consulting & Strategy315
    • Technical Program Management217
    • Data Science & Analytics208
    • Cloud & DevOps169

    +957 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Boston Consulting Group376 open
    AI Tech Consultant, Enterprise Solutions
    New York, New York · On-site
    Apply
    Executive Assistant
    Durham, North Carolina · Hybrid
    Apply
    AI Tech Architect
    New York, New York · On-site
    Apply
    AI Tech Consultant
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    AI Tech Consultant, Cybersecurity
    New York, New York · On-site
    Apply
    See all 376+ Boston Consulting Group E-3 jobs
  3. 03
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    Financial ServicesAI EngineeringTechnology
    6E-3 approvals

    JPMorganChase sponsored 6 E-3 workers in the last year. 87 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. JPMorganChase provides banking, investment management, and financial services globally.

    Open roles by team

    • Account Management1,640
    • Sales1,438
    • Customer Service & Support1,270
    • Consulting & Strategy1,124
    • Project & Program Management1,109

    +7,937 roles across other teams

    Open roles at JPMorganChase3,182 open
    Treasury Sales Associate
    Indianapolis, Indiana · On-site
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    Workplace Technology - Product Manager, Vice President
    Jersey City, New Jersey · On-site
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    Private Client Banker
    Benton, Arkansas · On-site
    Apply
    AI Engineer
    Wilmington, Delaware · On-site
    Apply
    Associate Banker
    Lafayette, Louisiana · On-site
    Apply
    See all 3,182+ JPMorganChase E-3 jobs
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  5. 04
    Intuit

    Intuit

    Financial SoftwareAI EngineeringTechnology
    1E-3 approvals

    Intuit sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 73 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. Intuit builds financial management software including TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Development829
    • Project & Program Management560
    • Accounting485
    • Finance484
    • Tax472

    +2,927 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Intuit1,107 open
    Enterprise Business Development & Partner Engagement Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Staff Software Engineer
    Oakland, California · On-site
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    Staff Financial Analyst
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Principal Product Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Director, Expert Network Operations
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    See all 1,107+ Intuit E-3 jobs
  6. 05
    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA

    SemiconductorsAI InfrastructureHardware
    5E-3 approvals

    NVIDIA sponsored 5 E-3 workers in the last year. 66 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units and accelerated computing platforms for AI workloads.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering656
    • Data Science & Analytics558
    • Engineering (Non-Software)520
    • Technical Program Management392
    • Cloud & DevOps272

    +1,436 roles across other teams

    Open roles at NVIDIA889 open
    Senior Staff Software Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Firmware Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    AI-Native Business Operations Manager
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior DL Performance Efficiency Architect
    Santa Clara, California · Hybrid
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    Distinguished Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · Hybrid
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    See all 889+ NVIDIA E-3 jobs
  7. Editor’s note

    The job title on your offer matters more than you think

    E-3 is approved for specialty occupations, roles that require a specific degree. Titles like "software engineer" and "software developer" map cleanly to a computer-science or related degree, so those cases clear most easily. Vaguer titles draw more scrutiny. If an offer lists you as an "analyst," a "consultant," or a generic "engineer," ask how the role will be classified: the SOC code the employer files under is what the government weighs against your degree.

  8. 06
    Adobe

    Adobe

    TechnologyAI EngineeringCreative Software
    1E-3 approvals

    Adobe sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 44 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. Adobe makes creative, document, and experience management software for professionals and enterprises.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering177
    • Consulting & Strategy156
    • Project & Program Management147
    • Data Science & Analytics129
    • Technical Program Management106

    +742 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Adobe327 open
    Analyst, Order Management
    Lehi, Utah · On-site
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    Deal Desk Analyst
    Lehi, Utah · On-site
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    Sr. Technical Account Manager
    Lehi, Utah · On-site
    Apply
    Senior SOAR Engineer
    Lehi, Utah · On-site
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    Principal, Strategy and Operations
    Lehi, Utah · On-site
    Apply
    See all 327+ Adobe E-3 jobs
  9. 07
    Pinterest

    Pinterest

    TechnologyMachine LearningConsumer Apps
    2E-3 approvals

    Pinterest sponsored 2 E-3 workers in the last year. 41 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform powered by image recognition and recommendation AI.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics94
    • AI & Machine Learning52
    • Software Engineering50
    • Project & Program Management42
    • Business Development38

    +222 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Pinterest107 open
    Content Designer II
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Sr. Product Designer
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Senior Manager, Engineering
    Remote · Hybrid
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    Product Designer II
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Finance Manager I
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
    Apply
    See all 107+ Pinterest E-3 jobs
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  11. 08
    Scale AI

    Scale AI

    AI InfrastructureData LabelingScience & Research
    1E-3 approvals

    Scale AI sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 40 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. Scale AI provides data labeling and AI evaluation infrastructure for machine learning teams.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering165
    • Data Science & Analytics127
    • Technical Program Management66
    • Project & Program Management49
    • AI & Machine Learning45

    +188 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Scale AI161 open
    Machine Learning Research Scientist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Staff/Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    Program Manager, Technical Enablement
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    VP, Research
    San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
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    Frontier Agents Engineer
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
    Apply
    See all 161+ Scale AI E-3 jobs
  12. 09
    Anthropic

    Anthropic

    AI ResearchScience & ResearchTechnology
    3E-3 approvals

    Anthropic sponsored 3 E-3 workers in the last year. 34 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. Anthropic is an AI safety company that researches and deploys large language models.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering228
    • Data Science & Analytics216
    • Technical Program Management120
    • Project & Program Management106
    • Cybersecurity83

    +629 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Anthropic321 open
    Applied AI, Research Engineer
    New York, New York · Hybrid
    Apply
    Sales Strategy, Operational Excellence
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Safeguards Enforcement Lead
    Washington, Washington DC · Hybrid
    Apply
    Safeguards Enforcement Analyst
    New York City Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
    Apply
    Research Manager, Biological Safety
    San Francisco, California · On-site
    Apply
    See all 321+ Anthropic E-3 jobs
  13. 10
    Google

    Google

    Cloud ComputingAI ResearchTechnology
    25E-3 approvals

    Google sponsored 25 E-3 workers in the last year. 31 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for ai engineers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising platforms, and consumer hardware.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management432
    • Software Engineering337
    • Technical Program Management298
    • Consulting & Strategy220
    • Business Development199

    +1,475 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Google644 open
    Policy Strategist
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Strategic Partner Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Government and Strategic Engagement Lead
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Senior Director, People Development
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    UX Quantitative Researcher II
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    See all 644+ Google E-3 jobs

How E-3 sponsorship works

E-3 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, you apply at a U.S. consulate; initial E-3 does not require a USCIS petition, though a change of status from within the U.S. uses Form I-129. What is specific to this role is the wage level. The LCA lists a prevailing-wage level from 1 to 4 based on the experience the role requires, and a senior offer filed at Level 1 can draw questions from USCIS. Check the level on any offer before you sign.

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E-3 Sponsors for AI Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most E-3 visas for AI Engineers?

Apple sponsors the most, with 9 E-3 approvals in the last year, followed by Boston Consulting Group (8) and JPMorganChase (6). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 61 E-3 approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for E-3 sponsorship?

E-3 sponsorship is available exclusively to Australian citizens applying for roles that qualify as specialty occupations, meaning the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The applicant must hold that degree, or its equivalent through a combination of education and relevant experience. The employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before the applicant applies at a U.S. consulate.

Do ai engineers qualify for E-3 as a specialty occupation?

Yes. Ai engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard E-3 is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.

How do I get E-3 sponsorship from a top sponsor?

Securing E-3 sponsorship starts with a job offer in a qualifying specialty occupation. The employer then files a Labor Condition Application with the U.S. Department of Labor; once certified, the applicant schedules a visa interview at a U.S. consulate in Australia. At the interview, you present the certified LCA, a support letter from the employer, proof of your qualifying degree, and standard documentation. Approval grants two years of work authorization, renewable indefinitely with a new LCA each cycle.