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Top 10 Companies Sponsoring E-3 Visas for Scientists

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 22, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring E-3 visas for Scientists include AbbVie, Intuit, and JPMorganChase, spanning Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Science & Research. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 52 E-3 approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of October 22, 2026. For Australian scientists, E-3 sponsorship at these employers means a certified Labor Condition Application, no lottery, and a two-year renewable status obtainable directly at a U.S. consulate.

Which companies sponsor the most E-3 visas for Scientists?

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
    AbbVie

    AbbVie

    BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsResearch
    2E-3 approvals

    AbbVie sponsored 2 E-3 workers in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 78 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. AbbVie researches and develops biopharmaceutical therapies across immunology, oncology, and neuroscience.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management446
    • Science & Research342
    • Healthcare Administration224
    • Data Science & Analytics219
    • Compliance & Legal179

    +2,275 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AbbVie904 open
    Director I, Study Feasibility
    North Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    HCP Marketing Manager I/II – Dermatology
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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    Associate Director, Clinical Process Engineer
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Strategic Account Manager
    Salt Lake City, Utah · On-site
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    Commercial Director
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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    See all 904+ AbbVie E-3 jobs
  2. 02
    Intuit

    Intuit

    TechnologyData ScienceSoftware
    1E-3 approvals

    Intuit sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 77 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Intuit develops financial software and tax preparation tools for consumers and small businesses.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management586
    • Consulting & Strategy456
    • Business Development399
    • Data Science & Analytics369
    • Marketing305

    +2,592 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Intuit917 open
    Principal Forecasting and Planning
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Principal Process Architect
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Principal Executive Recruiter
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Senior Staff Data Scientist
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    Executive Administrative Business Partner
    Oakland, California · Hybrid
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    See all 917+ Intuit E-3 jobs
  3. 03
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    FinanceData ScienceQuantitative Research
    6E-3 approvals

    JPMorganChase sponsored 6 E-3 workers in the last year. 28 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. JPMorgan Chase provides investment banking, financial services, and asset management globally.

    Open roles by team

    • Account Management1,482
    • Sales1,306
    • Customer Service & Support1,124
    • Consulting & Strategy1,014
    • Project & Program Management947

    +6,972 roles across other teams

    Open roles at JPMorganChase2,826 open
    Associate Relationship Banker
    Loveland, Colorado · On-site
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    Business Relationship Manager Area Manager
    Metairie, Louisiana · On-site
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    Private Client Investment Associate
    Arlington Heights, Illinois · On-site
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    Associate Banker
    Aspen, Colorado · On-site
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    Relocation Regional Sales Manager
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    See all 2,826+ JPMorganChase E-3 jobs
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  5. 04
    Scale AI

    Scale AI

    AI ResearchData ScienceTechnology
    1E-3 approvals

    Scale AI sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 21 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Scale AI provides data labeling, evaluation, and AI infrastructure services for machine learning teams.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering84
    • Data Science & Analytics73
    • Cloud & DevOps36
    • Project & Program Management31
    • AI & Machine Learning29

    +147 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Scale AI101 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
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    See all 101+ Scale AI E-3 jobs
  6. 05
    Lyft

    Lyft

    TechnologyData ScienceResearch
    2E-3 approvals

    Lyft sponsored 2 E-3 workers in the last year. 18 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Lyft operates a ridesharing and transportation network platform across the United States and Canada.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics87
    • Project & Program Management70
    • Software Engineering44
    • Consulting & Strategy40
    • Compliance & Legal19

    +195 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Lyft109 open
    Operations Specialist
    Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Investigator, Global Security
    Nashville, Tennessee · Hybrid
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    ML Software Engineer
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Pricing, Yield, & Sales Compensation Manager
    San Francisco County, California · Hybrid
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    Staff Product Manager
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    See all 109+ Lyft 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
    ByteDance

    ByteDance

    TechnologyData ScienceResearch
    10E-3 approvals

    ByteDance sponsored 10 E-3 workers in the last year. 14 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. ByteDance builds short-form video, social media, and content recommendation platforms.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics50
    • Software Engineering33
    • Cloud & DevOps19
    • AI & Machine Learning19
    • Science & Research12

    +94 roles across other teams

    Open roles at ByteDance49 open
    Senior Manager, Financial Controls & Governance
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Product Operations Manager
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Strategic Partnerships Manager
    New York · On-site
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    Cloud Site Reliability Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Head of Global Employee Relations
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    See all 49+ ByteDance E-3 jobs
  9. 07
    Google

    Google

    TechnologyCloud ComputingResearch
    25E-3 approvals

    Google sponsored 25 E-3 workers in the last year. 11 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising platforms, and consumer hardware.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management297
    • Software Engineering162
    • Consulting & Strategy161
    • Technical Program Management161
    • Business Development140

    +966 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Google413 open
    Strategic Negotiator
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Product Manager I
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Intelligence Analyst
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Data Center Controls Engineer
    Papillion, Nebraska · On-site
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    Policy Strategist
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    See all 413+ Google E-3 jobs
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  11. 08
    Whatnot

    Whatnot

    TechnologySoftwareResearch
    1E-3 approvals

    Whatnot sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 11 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Whatnot runs a live-stream shopping marketplace for collectibles, trading cards, and consumer goods.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics100
    • Software Engineering87
    • Marketing44
    • Product Management33
    • Project & Program Management32

    +315 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Whatnot159 open
    Software Engineer
    New York, New York · Remote
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    Software Engineer, Data Foundations
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    iOS Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Business Operations Manager/Sr Manager
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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    See all 159+ Whatnot E-3 jobs
  12. 09
    The University of Texas at Austin

    The University of Texas at Austin

    EducationResearchScience
    3E-3 approvals

    The University of Texas at Austin sponsored 3 E-3 workers in the last year. 9 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. The University of Texas at Austin is a major public research university offering science and engineering programs.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research65
    • Engineering (Non-Software)24
    • Project & Program Management17
    • Data Science & Analytics13
    • Software Engineering12

    +88 roles across other teams

    Open roles at The University of Texas at Austin65 open
    Systems Engineer for Diving and Harbor Applications
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Project Manager for National Security Applications
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Special Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Senior Landscape Technician
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    See all 65+ The University of Texas at Austin E-3 jobs
  13. 10
    Netflix

    Netflix

    TechnologyData ScienceResearch
    1E-3 approvals

    Netflix sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 9 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Netflix operates a global streaming platform delivering television series, films, and original content.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering130
    • Data Science & Analytics99
    • Project & Program Management89
    • Consulting & Strategy46
    • Technical Program Management43

    +403 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Netflix197 open
    Analytics Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Program Manager, Human Evaluations
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Manager, Business & Technical Operations
    Los Gatos, California · On-site
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    Event Supervisor
    King of Prussia, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Solutions Engineer
    Los Gatos, California · On-site
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    See all 197+ Netflix 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 Scientists: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most E-3 visas for Scientists?

AbbVie sponsors the most, with 2 E-3 approvals in the last year, followed by Intuit (1) and JPMorganChase (6). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 52 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 nationals. To qualify, you must have a U.S. job offer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the U.S. Department of Labor before you apply. You also need to demonstrate nonimmigrant intent at your consular interview, as the E-3 does not confer dual intent.

Do scientists qualify for E-3 as a specialty occupation?

Yes. Scientists 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?

To secure E-3 sponsorship from a top employer, start by applying for scientist roles at companies with a history of E-3 LCA filings. Once you receive a job offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the U.S. Department of Labor. After the LCA is certified, you schedule and attend a visa interview at a U.S. consulate in Australia, bringing the certified LCA, your job offer letter, and evidence your degree matches the specialty occupation.