Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Green Cards for Machine Learning Engineers

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 21, 2026 · 8 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring green cards for Machine Learning Engineers include Apple, JPMorganChase, and Zoox, spanning technology and software, electronics and hardware, automotive, consulting, and holding companies that run large ML infrastructure teams. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 2,746 green card approvals recorded in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For a Machine Learning Engineer, securing a sponsor from this group means pursuing lawful permanent residence through an employer-filed petition, a path that requires no lottery and grants the right to live and work in the United States indefinitely.

Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Machine Learning 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 HardwareOn-Device AIML Engineering
    575Green Card approvals

    Apple sponsored 575 employees for green cards in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 297 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and services including iPhone, Mac, and iCloud.

    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 open
    Technical Program Manager
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Car Experience Software Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Community Specialist
    Toledo, Ohio · On-site
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    AI Research Scientist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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  2. 02
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    Financial ServicesData ScienceML Engineering
    1,034Green Card approvals

    JPMorganChase sponsored 1,034 employees for green cards in the last year. 61 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. JPMorgan Chase operates global banking, investment, and financial services across retail and institutional markets.

    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 open
    Branch Operations Lead
    Columbus, Ohio · On-site
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    Applied AI ML Director
    Palo Alto, California · On-site
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    Experience Research Vice President
    Wilmington, Delaware · On-site
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    Vice President
    Newark, Delaware · On-site
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    Payments- USD Clearing- Executive Director
    Jersey City, New Jersey · On-site
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    Browse 3,446 more roles at JPMorganChase
  3. 03
    Zoox

    Zoox

    Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsPerception ML
    180Green Card approvals

    Zoox sponsored 180 employees for green cards in the last year. 50 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Zoox is an autonomous vehicle company developing purpose-built robotaxis for urban environments.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering144
    • Project & Program Management84
    • Project Management76
    • Technical Product & Program Management68
    • Data Science & Analytics65

    +783 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Zoox286 open
    Software Engineer, ML Platform
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Software Development Engineer in Test
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Manager, Manufacturing Systems
    Hayward, California · On-site
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    Program Manager, Workforce Planning
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Senior Machine Learning Engineer
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Browse 281 more roles at Zoox
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  5. 04
    Pinterest

    Pinterest

    Visual SearchRecommendation MLConsumer Tech
    115Green Card approvals

    Pinterest sponsored 115 employees for green cards in the last year. 49 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform that helps users find and save ideas through image-based search.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering59
    • Data Science49
    • Data Science & Analytics49
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)42
    • Sales36

    +416 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Pinterest142 open
    Sr. Client Account Manager
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Product Design Manager II
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Lead, Executive Compensation
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Staff Data Scientist
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Data Scientist
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Browse 137 more roles at Pinterest
  6. 05
    Adobe

    Adobe

    Creative SoftwareML ResearchComputer Vision
    621Green Card approvals

    Adobe sponsored 621 employees for green cards in the last year. 46 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Adobe makes creative, marketing, and document software used by individuals and enterprises worldwide.

    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 open
    Procurement Specialist
    San Jose, California · Hybrid
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    Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Sr Product Design Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Legal Counsel
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Sr Staff Product Designer
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Browse 568 more roles at Adobe
  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. 07
    Roblox

    Roblox

    GamingContent Moderation MLPlatform Tech
    51Green Card approvals

    Roblox sponsored 51 employees for green cards in the last year. 36 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Roblox operates an online gaming platform where users create, share, and play user-generated experiences.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering175
    • Backend Engineering118
    • Technical Product & Program Management67
    • Cloud & DevOps57
    • Data Science & Analytics49

    +542 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Roblox275 open
    Principal Machine Learning Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Manager, Workplace Services
    San Mateo, California · On-site
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    Principal Detection and Response Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Software Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Machine Learning Engineering Manager
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Browse 270 more roles at Roblox
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  10. 08
    Waymo

    Waymo

    Autonomous DrivingSensor FusionRobotics
    113Green Card approvals

    Waymo sponsored 113 employees for green cards in the last year. 34 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Waymo develops self-driving technology and operates a commercial autonomous ride-hailing service.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering109
    • Data Science & Analytics63
    • Data Science53
    • Backend Engineering48
    • Project & Program Management38

    +412 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Waymo183 open
    Director, Foundation Model Data Recipes
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    Product Manager
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    AI Enablement Lead
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    Vehicle Recovery, Safety, & Logistics
    Tempe, Arizona · Hybrid
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    Browse 178 more roles at Waymo
  11. 09
    Scale AI

    Scale AI

    AI InfrastructureData LabelingML Ops
    4Green Card approvals

    Scale AI sponsored 4 employees for green cards in the last year. 34 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Scale AI provides data labeling, model evaluation, and AI infrastructure services to machine learning teams.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering99
    • Data Science45
    • Backend Engineering42
    • Data Science & Analytics40
    • Technical Product & Program Management35

    +350 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Scale AI151 open
    Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack
    New City, New York · On-site
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    Head of Policy & Security Research Lab
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Senior Revenue Accounting Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Senior AI Product Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Head of Finance Systems & Automation
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Browse 146 more roles at Scale AI
  12. 10
    Netflix

    Netflix

    StreamingPersonalization MLContent Tech
    50Green Card approvals

    Netflix sponsored 50 employees for green cards in the last year. 27 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Netflix is a global streaming service that produces and distributes films, series, 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 open
    Staff Systems Designer
    Remote · Remote
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    Administrative Assistant
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Associate, Games FP&A
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Credit and Collections Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Software Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Browse 358 more roles at Netflix

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 Machine Learning Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Machine Learning Engineers?

Apple sponsors the most, with 575 Green Card approvals in the last year, followed by JPMorganChase (1,034) and Zoox (180). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 2,746 Green Card approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for Green Card sponsorship?

Green card sponsorship for Machine Learning Engineers is available through employment-based categories, most commonly EB-2 and EB-3. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or demonstrated exceptional ability in the field. EB-3 skilled worker classification requires at least two years of training or experience, with no advanced degree minimum. Most employer-sponsored green cards also require the employer to complete a PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before filing the immigrant petition.

Can employers sponsor machine learning engineers for green cards?

Yes. Employers most often sponsor machine learning 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?

To pursue green card sponsorship from a top employer, a Machine Learning Engineer must first secure a qualifying job offer. The employer then typically initiates PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. Once certified, the employer files an immigrant petition with USCIS. Applicants from countries with high demand, particularly India and China, may face priority date backlogs before the final step of obtaining lawful permanent residence.