Top 10 Companies Sponsoring E-3 Visas for Scientists
The top 10 companies sponsoring E-3 visas for Scientists include Apple, AbbVie, and Google, spanning Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Science & Research. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 51 E-3 approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 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
- 01
Apple
ElectronicsHardwareResearch9E-3 approvalsApple sponsored 9 E-3 workers in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 65 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, silicon chips, and digital services.
Open roles by team
- Specialized Engineering1,737
- Engineering (Non-Software)1,731
- Electrical Engineering1,379
- Software Engineering1,350
- Project & Program Management642
+9,341 roles across other teams
Open roles at Apple3,853 openBrowse 3,848 more roles at AppleApplyTechnical Program ManagerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyCar Experience Software EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyCommunity SpecialistToledo, Ohio · On-siteApplyMachine Learning EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyAI Research ScientistSeattle, Washington · On-site - 02
AbbVie
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsResearch2E-3 approvalsAbbVie sponsored 2 E-3 workers in the last year. 64 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 Management228
- Healthcare Administration173
- Project Management166
- Sales156
- Account Management123
+2,301 roles across other teams
Open roles at AbbVie781 openBrowse 776 more roles at AbbVieApplyProgram ManagerMettawa, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior ServiceNow ArchitectBranchburg, New Jersey · On-siteApplyDigestive Account ExecutiveChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyMarketing Manager IIMettawa, Illinois · On-siteApplyMarketing Manager I/II, HCP - Oral MigraineMettawa, Illinois · On-site - 03
Google
TechnologyCloud ComputingResearch25E-3 approvalsGoogle sponsored 25 E-3 workers in the last year. 62 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 Management691
- Software Engineering664
- Technical Product & Program Management577
- Project Management490
- Technical Program Management404
+6,166 roles across other teams
Open roles at Google1,955 openBrowse 1,950 more roles at GoogleApplySoftware Engineer III, Full StackSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer IIIKirkland, Washington · On-siteApplyStaff Software EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerSan Bruno, California · On-siteApplySenior Revenue AccountantMountain View, California · On-site Unlock every E-3 job from these sponsors
See 1,600+ E-3 jobs for scientists- 04
Intuit
TechnologyData ScienceSoftware1E-3 approvalsIntuit sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 40 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
- Accounting274
- Finance272
- Tax254
- Customer Service & Support249
- Project & Program Management182
+2,131 roles across other teams
Open roles at Intuit719 openBrowse 714 more roles at IntuitApplyHead of Business DevelopmentSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyPrincipal Technical Program ManagerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyPrincipal Product ManagerAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyPrincipal Product Compliance ManagerOakland, California · HybridApplyGroup Creative DirectorOakland, California · On-site - 05
JPMorganChase
FinanceData ScienceQuantitative Research6E-3 approvalsJPMorganChase sponsored 6 E-3 workers in the last year. 34 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 Management1,793
- Sales1,526
- Customer Service & Support1,380
- Retail Banking & Branch Management864
- Partnerships & Business Development782
+9,331 roles across other teams
Open roles at JPMorganChase3,451 openBrowse 3,446 more roles at JPMorganChaseApplyBranch Operations LeadColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplyApplied AI ML DirectorPalo Alto, California · On-siteApplyExperience Research Vice PresidentWilmington, Delaware · On-siteApplyVice PresidentNewark, Delaware · On-siteApplyPayments- USD Clearing- Executive DirectorJersey City, New Jersey · On-site - 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.
- 06
Lyft
TechnologyData ScienceResearch2E-3 approvalsLyft sponsored 2 E-3 workers in the last year. 32 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
- Project & Program Management52
- Data Science & Analytics49
- Data Science48
- Software Engineering43
- Project Management34
+515 roles across other teams
Open roles at Lyft172 openBrowse 167 more roles at LyftApplyDirector, People - M&ASan Francisco, California · HybridApplyML Software EngineerSan Francisco, California · HybridApplyMarketing ManagerNashville, Tennessee · HybridApplyBusiness Strategy ManagerNew York, New York · HybridApplyProgrammatic Account ExecutiveNew York, New York · Hybrid - 07
Adobe
TechnologySoftwareResearch1E-3 approvalsAdobe sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 25 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Adobe creates software for digital media creation, marketing analytics, and document management.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering208
- Project & Program Management170
- Technical Product & Program Management113
- Strategy & Corporate Development111
- Product Management110
+1,900 roles across other teams
Open roles at Adobe573 openBrowse 568 more roles at AdobeApplyProcurement SpecialistSan Jose, California · HybridApplyCorporate Social Responsibility SpecialistSan Jose, California · On-siteApplySr Product Design ManagerSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyLegal CounselSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySr Staff Product DesignerSan Francisco, California · On-site See E-3 jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Netflix
TechnologyData ScienceResearch1E-3 approvalsNetflix sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 21 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 Engineering138
- Project & Program Management114
- Data Science & Analytics90
- Project Management69
- Data Science67
+971 roles across other teams
Open roles at Netflix363 openBrowse 358 more roles at NetflixApplyStaff Systems DesignerRemote · RemoteApplyAdministrative AssistantLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyAssociate, Games FP&ALos Angeles, California · HybridApplySenior Credit and Collections ManagerNew York, New York · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerRemote · Remote - 09
Whatnot
TechnologySoftwareResearch1E-3 approvalsWhatnot sponsored 1 E-3 workers in the last year. 21 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
- Software Engineering61
- Product Management56
- Data Science50
- Data Science & Analytics45
- Backend Engineering42
+653 roles across other teams
Open roles at Whatnot231 openBrowse 226 more roles at WhatnotApplySoftware EngineerNew York, New York · RemoteApplySenior Product DesignerSeattle, Washington · HybridApplySoftware Engineer, Data FoundationsLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyDirector, Customer SuccessNew York, New York · HybridApplyLitigation, Trust & Risk CounselLos Angeles, California · Remote - 10
The University of Texas at Austin
EducationResearchScience3E-3 approvalsThe University of Texas at Austin sponsored 3 E-3 workers in the last year. 19 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
- Laboratory Research41
- Specialized Engineering27
- Biotech & Life Sciences26
- Engineering (Non-Software)24
- Project & Program Management22
+329 roles across other teams
Open roles at The University of Texas at Austin129 openBrowse 124 more roles at The University of Texas at AustinApplyUT University Charter School AideBelton, Texas · On-siteApplySystems Engineer for Diving and Harbor ApplicationsAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyProject Manager for National Security ApplicationsAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyAssociate Director for Library Services, The Harry Ransom CenterAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySpecial Programs Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM)Austin, Texas · On-site
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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Which companies sponsor the most E-3 visas for Scientists?
Apple sponsors the most, with 9 E-3 approvals in the last year, followed by AbbVie (2) and Google (25). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 51 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.