Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Green Cards for Design Engineers

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

The top 10 companies sponsoring green cards for Design Engineers include Apple, Micron Technology, and NVIDIA, spanning Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 1,781 Green Card approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For Design Engineers, a Green Card from one of these employers means lawful permanent residence tied to a sponsored role, with no renewal cycle and no annual cap anxiety once a priority date becomes current.

Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Design Engineers?

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

  1. 01
    Apple

    Apple

    Consumer ElectronicsSilicon DesignHardware
    575Green Card approvals

    Apple sponsored 575 employees for green cards in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 647 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, proprietary silicon, and integrated hardware-software platforms.

    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 Green Card jobs
  2. 02
    Micron Technology

    Micron Technology

    Memory DesignSemiconductorsManufacturing
    82Green Card approvals

    Micron Technology sponsored 82 employees for green cards in the last year. 128 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Micron manufactures DRAM, NAND flash memory, and solid-state storage solutions.

    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 open
    Senior Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Assistant General Counsel
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Yield Enhancement Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Change Management Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    HBM Product Development Failure Analysis Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    See all 677+ Micron Technology Green Card jobs
  3. 03
    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA

    GPU DesignAI HardwareElectronics
    752Green Card approvals

    NVIDIA sponsored 752 employees for green cards in the last year. 62 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. NVIDIA develops graphics processing units, AI computing platforms, and parallel processing hardware.

    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 Green Card jobs
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  5. 04
    Arcadis

    Arcadis

    Engineering ConsultingInfrastructureProfessional Services
    22Green Card approvals

    Arcadis sponsored 22 employees for green cards in the last year. 40 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Arcadis provides engineering, design, and consultancy services for infrastructure and environmental projects.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)592
    • Project & Program Management394
    • Civil & Structural Engineering260
    • Electrical Engineering88
    • Environmental Engineering73

    +306 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Arcadis404 open
    Project Document Control Administrator
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    BIM Coordinator
    Boise Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
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    Quality Control Analyst
    Greater Boston · On-site
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    CQV Manager
    Greater Philadelphia · On-site
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    Architectural Designer
    Albany, New York Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    See all 404+ Arcadis Green Card jobs
  6. 05
    Molex

    Molex

    InterconnectsElectronicsManufacturing
    30Green Card approvals

    Molex sponsored 30 employees for green cards in the last year. 39 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Molex manufactures electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions for industrial applications.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)240
    • Business Development190
    • Technical Program Management101
    • Project & Program Management97
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering82

    +576 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Molex298 open
    Optical Process Engineer
    Bridgewater, New Jersey · On-site
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    Associate Product Marketing Manager
    Lisle, Illinois · On-site
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    Finance & Accounting Manager
    Fremont, California · On-site
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    Senior Signal Integrity Engineer
    Rochester Hills, Michigan · On-site
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    Account Manager
    Minneapolis, Minnesota · On-site
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    See all 298+ Molex Green Card jobs
  7. Editor’s note

    The job title on your offer matters more than you think

    Green Card 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
    Qualcomm

    Qualcomm

    Wireless HardwareChip DesignElectronics
    54Green Card approvals

    Qualcomm sponsored 54 employees for green cards in the last year. 30 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Qualcomm designs mobile processors, wireless modems, and semiconductor IP for connected devices.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)219
    • Software Engineering181
    • Electrical Engineering94
    • Data Science & Analytics72
    • AI & Machine Learning54

    +267 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Qualcomm246 open
    VP, Software Product Management
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Software Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    ASIC Design Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Staff Machine Learning Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Physical Design Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    See all 246+ Qualcomm Green Card jobs
  9. 07
    Celestica

    Celestica

    Electronics ManufacturingSupply ChainManufacturing
    3Green Card approvals

    Celestica sponsored 3 employees for green cards in the last year. 30 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Celestica provides electronics manufacturing services and supply chain solutions for technology companies.

    Open roles by team

    • Manufacturing Operations168
    • Warehouse & Logistics145
    • Engineering (Non-Software)126
    • Project & Program Management88
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering48

    +254 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Celestica224 open
    Material Handler Shipper
    Richardson, Texas · On-site
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    Senior Lead Engineer, Test Development
    Richardson, Texas · On-site
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    Buying/Planning Specialist
    Fort Worth, Texas · On-site
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    Planner 1
    Fort Worth, Texas · On-site
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    Senior Staff Engineer, Electrical Design
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    See all 224+ Celestica Green Card jobs
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  11. 08
    KLA

    KLA

    Semiconductor EquipmentProcess EngineeringElectronics
    232Green Card approvals

    KLA sponsored 232 employees for green cards in the last year. 25 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. KLA builds process control and yield management equipment for semiconductor fabrication.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)200
    • Project & Program Management118
    • Technical Program Management82
    • Software Engineering72
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering62

    +561 roles across other teams

    Open roles at KLA270 open
    AI Governance Lead
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Electro-Mechanical Sub-Assembler
    Totowa, New Jersey · On-site
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    Sr. Solutions Architect
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Technical Support Engineer
    Chandler, Arizona · On-site
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    Product Supportability Project Manager
    Greater Phoenix Area · On-site
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    See all 270+ KLA Green Card jobs
  12. 09
    Broadcom

    Broadcom

    Networking HardwareSemiconductorsElectronics
    18Green Card approvals

    Broadcom sponsored 18 employees for green cards in the last year. 15 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Broadcom designs semiconductor and infrastructure software products for networking, storage, and wireless.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)54
    • Software Engineering29
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering22
    • Electrical Engineering21
    • Cloud & DevOps12

    +85 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Broadcom56 open
    Firmware Engineer
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Marketing Operations Manager
    Broomfield, Colorado · On-site
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    Senior Serdes System Design Engineer/Architect
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Manufacturing Operator
    Breinigsville, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Solution Architect
    Plano, Texas · On-site
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    See all 56+ Broadcom Green Card jobs
  13. 10
    ENTRUST Solutions Group

    ENTRUST Solutions Group

    Utility EngineeringConsultingProfessional Services
    13Green Card approvals

    ENTRUST Solutions Group sponsored 13 employees for green cards in the last year. 14 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. ENTRUST Solutions Group delivers engineering and technology services for utility and energy infrastructure.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)194
    • Project & Program Management97
    • Electrical Engineering41
    • Civil & Structural Engineering40
    • Mechanical Engineering22

    +111 roles across other teams

    Open roles at ENTRUST Solutions Group130 open
    Technical Specialist/Project Analyst
    San Ramon, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Utility Design Technician
    Englewood, Colorado · Hybrid
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    Associate Project Manager
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Design Engineer II
    Tampa, Florida · On-site
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    Project Manager
    San Ramon, California · Hybrid
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    See all 130+ ENTRUST Solutions Group Green Card jobs

How Green Card sponsorship works

Green Card sponsorship starts with the employer. Once you have an offer, the employer works with immigration counsel to file the required labor certification and petition with USCIS on your behalf.

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Green Card Sponsors for Design Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Design Engineers?

Apple sponsors the most, with 575 Green Card approvals in the last year, followed by Micron Technology (82) and NVIDIA (752). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 1,781 Green Card approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for Green Card sponsorship?

To qualify for employer-sponsored Green Card in Design Engineering, a candidate typically fits the EB-2 or EB-3 preference category. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or demonstrated exceptional ability in your field. EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of relevant work experience, with no minimum degree requirement. In both cases, the employer must complete a PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before filing an immigrant petition with USCIS on the candidate's behalf.

Can employers sponsor design engineers for green cards?

Yes. Employers most often sponsor design engineers for green cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, which require a PERM labor certification showing no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. A relevant bachelor's or advanced degree strengthens the case, and the employer files the I-140 petition once PERM is certified.

How do I get Green Card sponsorship from a top sponsor?

Securing Green Card sponsorship from a top employer starts with accepting a full-time role where the company agrees to sponsor permanent residence. The employer then files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. After approval, you wait for a priority date to become current based on your country of birth, then apply for adjustment of status or consular processing to receive lawful permanent residence.