Top 10 Electronics and Hardware Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas
The top 10 electronics and hardware companies sponsoring H-1B visas include Apple, Intel, and Micron Technology, spanning semiconductor manufacturing, chip design, electronic test equipment, and energy hardware. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 3,728 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For engineers, hardware designers, and semiconductor specialists, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means dual-intent status that permits a parallel green card pursuit while on an initial three-year period, extendable to six.
Which electronics and hardware 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
Apple
Consumer ElectronicsSilicon DesignHardware Engineering1,578H-1B approvalsApple had 1,578 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any electronics and hardware company on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Software Engineering. Apple designs consumer electronics, silicon, and software across iPhone, Mac, and wearables.
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 openSee all 3,594+ Apple H-1B jobsApplySenior Cellular Layer-1 Control Software Development EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplySr Software EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplySoftware Development EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyDesign Verification EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplySenior Platform Software EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-site - 02
Intel
SemiconductorsProcessor DesignData Center1,336H-1B approvalsIntel had 1,336 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Intel manufactures CPUs, data center processors, and semiconductor fabrication technology.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)102
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering61
- Electrical Engineering34
- Manufacturing Operations22
- Software Engineering21
+115 roles across other teams
Open roles at Intel78 openSee all 78+ Intel H-1B jobsApplyTechnology Development Quality and Reliability EngineerHillsboro, Oregon · On-siteApplyMemory Quality and Reliability EngineerHillsboro, Oregon · HybridApplyDatabase Application Development EngineerPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyYield Development EngineerHillsboro, Oregon · HybridApplyNMSI Module EngineerAlbuquerque, New Mexico · On-site - 03
Micron Technology
Memory ChipsStorage TechSemiconductor Mfg214H-1B approvalsMicron Technology had 214 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Micron produces DRAM, NAND flash memory, and storage solutions for computing and mobile devices.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)874
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering423
- Project & Program Management266
- Electrical Engineering250
- Manufacturing Operations192
+1,076 roles across other teams
Open roles at Micron Technology677 openSee all 677+ Micron Technology H-1B jobsApplySenior EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyAssistant General CounselBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyYield Enhancement Electrical Failure Analysis EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyChange Management EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyHBM Product Development Failure Analysis EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-site Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
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Arm
Chip ArchitectureIP LicensingEmbedded Systems111H-1B approvalsArm had 111 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Electrical Engineering. Arm licenses processor architectures and chip designs used across mobile, automotive, and IoT platforms.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)32
- Electrical Engineering12
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering12
- Project & Program Management7
- Cloud & DevOps3
+13 roles across other teams
Open roles at Arm21 openSee all Arm H-1B jobsApplySenior Package Layout EngineerChandler, Arizona · HybridApplyIP Verification EngineerChandler, Arizona · HybridApplySenior DevOps EngineerAustin, Texas · HybridApplyPrincipal IP Verification EngineerChandler, Arizona · HybridApplyPrincipal Product EngineerAustin, Texas · Hybrid - 05
TSMC
Semiconductor FoundryAdvanced NodesChip Fabrication111H-1B approvalsTSMC had 111 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. TSMC is a dedicated semiconductor foundry manufacturing advanced chips for fabless design companies.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)56
- Project & Program Management35
- Manufacturing Operations25
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering18
- Construction13
+141 roles across other teams
Open roles at TSMC70 openSee all 70+ TSMC H-1B jobsApplyCompensation AnalystPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplySenior Mechanical EngineerPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyDiffusion Engineering ManagerPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyData Center Infrastructure EngineerPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyTalent Acquisition System AdminPhoenix, Arizona · 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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Applied Materials
Semiconductor EquipProcess EngineeringMaterials Science98H-1B approvalsApplied Materials had 98 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Applied Materials supplies equipment, services, and software for semiconductor and display manufacturing.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management211
- Engineering (Non-Software)197
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering98
- Manufacturing Operations95
- Warehouse & Logistics88
+393 roles across other teams
Open roles at Applied Materials253 openSee all 253+ Applied Materials H-1B jobsApplyEngineering Technician IIAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyBusiness Operations Technical Project Manager InternSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyBusiness Operations & Management InternSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyManufacturing Engineer IAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyNon-Technical Project/Program Management IAustin, Texas · On-site - 07
Lam Research
Wafer FabricationEtch EquipmentProcess Tech77H-1B approvalsLam Research had 77 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Lam Research builds etch and deposition equipment essential to semiconductor wafer fabrication.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)287
- Project & Program Management164
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering114
- Technical Program Management105
- Manufacturing Operations89
+515 roles across other teams
Open roles at Lam Research310 openSee all 310+ Lam Research H-1B jobsApplyProduct EngineerFremont, California · On-siteApplyField Service EngineerHillsboro, Oregon · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerTualatin, Oregon · On-siteApplyManaging Director, Global Metrology and ImagingFremont, California · On-siteApplyTechnical Program ManagerFremont, California · Hybrid See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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HP
PCs & PrintingEnterprise HardwareImaging Systems76H-1B approvalsHP had 76 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Business Development. HP develops personal computers, printers, and enterprise hardware and imaging solutions.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management220
- Business Development133
- Consulting & Strategy111
- Sales74
- Technical Program Management60
+667 roles across other teams
Open roles at HP266 openSee all 266+ HP H-1B jobsApplyEmbedded Firmware and Software EngineerSpring, Texas · On-siteApplyR&D Electrical EngineerCorvallis, Oregon · On-siteApplyCommercial Account ManagerIllinois · On-siteApplyProgram ManagerVancouver, Washington · On-siteApplyDirector Enterprise AI GovernanceSpring, Texas · On-site - 09
Cadence Design Systems
EDA SoftwareIC DesignVerification IP70H-1B approvalsCadence Design Systems had 70 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Cadence provides electronic design automation software and IP for chip and PCB development.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering8
- Engineering (Non-Software)6
- Technical Program Management5
- Cloud & DevOps3
- Project & Program Management2
+10 roles across other teams
Open roles at Cadence Design Systems9 openSee all Cadence Design Systems H-1B jobsApplyInfrastructure Integration Lead (M&A)San Jose, California · On-siteApplyIT Staff Storage EngineerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyAE Director Emulation and PrototypingSan Jose, California · On-siteApplySenior Principal Software Engineer - Accelerated Verification IPSan Jose, California · On-siteApplySenior Software Engineer· On-site - 10
Skyworks Solutions
RF SemiconductorsWireless ChipsAnalog Design57H-1B approvalsSkyworks Solutions had 57 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Electrical Engineering. Skyworks designs analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for wireless connectivity applications.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)128
- Electrical Engineering61
- Data Science & Analytics30
- Manufacturing Operations21
- Software Engineering21
+72 roles across other teams
Open roles at Skyworks Solutions91 openSee all 91+ Skyworks Solutions H-1B jobsApplyAI Automation & Software Developer Co-opCedar Rapids, Iowa · On-siteApplyRFIC Design Co-OpIrvine, California · On-siteApplyRF EM Design Co-OpIrvine, California · On-siteApplyRF Test Engineering Co-OpWoburn, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyCorporate Legal CounselGreensboro, North Carolina · 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 electronics and hardware companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Apple sponsors the most, with 1,578 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Intel (1,336) and Micron Technology (214). Across the 10 electronics and hardware companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 3,728 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, defined as a role that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf. You cannot self-petition. H-1B status is granted for an initial three-year period, extendable to six, and allows concurrent pursuit of a green card.
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?
Start by securing a job offer from an employer willing to sponsor H-1B status. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS on your behalf. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap, and selection rules and associated costs have changed recently, so check the current guidance before planning your timeline. Once selected and approved, you enter H-1B status for an initial three-year period.