Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Green Cards for PhD Graduates

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring green cards for PhD holders include Aspen Dental, CVS Health, and Amazon.com, spanning healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and universities across the United States. Migrate Mate is tracking 3,046 live green card jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For PhD graduates, green card sponsorship at these institutions means lawful permanent residence tied to a substantive research, clinical, or faculty role, no renewal cycle, no annual cap lottery.

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Which companies sponsor the most green cards for PhD holders?

Ranked by live Green Card openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Aspen Dental

    Aspen Dental

    Dental CareHealthcareClinical

    Aspen Dental has 547 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Physicians & Surgeons and Healthcare Administration. Aspen Dental operates a national network of dental care practices and oral health service brands.

    Open roles by team

    • Physicians & Surgeons559
    • Healthcare Administration547
    • Dentistry535
    • Nursing425
    Open roles at Aspen Dental547 open
    Oral Surgeon
    Freeport, Illinois · On-site
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    Dentist
    Melbourne, Florida · On-site
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    Associate Dentist
    Schenectady, New York · On-site
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    Endodontist
    Festus, Missouri · On-site
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    Part-Time Endodontist
    Midland, Michigan · On-site
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  2. 02
    CVS Health

    CVS Health

    PharmacyHealthcareRetail Health

    CVS Health has 439 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Pharmacy. CVS Health delivers pharmacy, retail health, and insurance services across the United States.

    Open roles by team

    • Healthcare Administration428
    • Pharmacy420
    • Allied Health420
    • Nursing403
    • Compliance & Legal20

    +30 roles across other teams

    Open roles at CVS Health439 open
    Dispensing Pharmacist
    Salt Lake City, Utah · On-site
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    Pharmacy Supervisor
    Fairfield, New Jersey · On-site
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    Executive Medical Director
    Connecticut · On-site
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    Grad Pharmacist
    Souderton, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Graduate Pharmacy Intern
    Vevay, Indiana · On-site
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  3. 03
    Amazon.com

    Amazon.com

    TechnologyCloudResearch

    Amazon.com has 312 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and AI & Machine Learning. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing, logistics, and digital media platforms globally.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics457
    • AI & Machine Learning330
    • Software Engineering202
    • Compliance & Legal145
    • Technical Program Management99

    +222 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Amazon.com312 open
    Corporate Counsel
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Senior Applied Scientist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Associate Corporate Counsel
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Senior Economist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Sr. Applied Scientist
    Sunnyvale, California · On-site
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  5. 04
    Optum

    Optum

    Health ServicesAnalyticsHealthcare

    Optum has 302 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Physicians & Surgeons and Nursing. Optum provides health services, data analytics, and pharmacy care management as part of UnitedHealth Group.

    Open roles by team

    • Physicians & Surgeons431
    • Nursing297
    • Healthcare Administration288
    • Allied Health85
    • Pharmacy42

    +53 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Optum302 open
    Neurologist
    Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Medical Director Clinical Informatics
    Minneapolis, Minnesota · Remote
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    Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer
    Newark, New Jersey · Remote
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    Primary Care Physician
    Glastonbury, Connecticut · On-site
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    Float Pharmacist
    Mesa, Arizona · On-site
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  6. 05
    University of Kentucky

    University of Kentucky

    Higher EducationResearchAcademic Medicine

    University of Kentucky has 299 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Physicians & Surgeons and Healthcare Administration. The University of Kentucky is a public research university offering graduate education and academic health services.

    Open roles by team

    • Physicians & Surgeons432
    • Healthcare Administration223
    • Nursing170
    • Teaching & Instruction99
    • Science & Research78

    +87 roles across other teams

    Open roles at University of Kentucky299 open
    Lecturer in Sport Leadership
    Lexington, Kentucky · On-site
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    Physician - Critical Care Pulmonologist
    Lexington, Kentucky · On-site
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    Physician - Transplant Pulmonologist
    Lexington, Kentucky · On-site
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    Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science
    Lexington, Kentucky · On-site
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    Assistant, Associate or Professor
    Lexington, Kentucky · On-site
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  7. Editor’s note

    How this list is ranked

    These employers are ranked by how many Green Card openings they have live on Migrate Mate right now, so the list reflects who is actively hiring for Green Card roles today rather than historical government filings. Openings change daily, so treat a high count as a strong current signal, and confirm the specific role and your eligibility before you apply.

  8. 06
    University of Florida

    University of Florida

    Higher EducationResearchAcademic Health

    University of Florida has 254 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Physicians & Surgeons and Nursing. The University of Florida is a public research university with a top-ranked academic health center.

    Open roles by team

    • Physicians & Surgeons237
    • Nursing159
    • Science & Research153
    • Healthcare Administration142
    • Teaching & Instruction101

    +108 roles across other teams

    Open roles at University of Florida254 open
    Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Veterinary Neurology
    Gainesville, Florida · On-site
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    Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
    Gainesville, Florida · On-site
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    Assistant/Associate Professor
    Gainesville, Florida · On-site
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    LECTURER
    Gainesville, Florida · On-site
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    Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Small Animal Soft Tissue and Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Gainesville, Florida · On-site
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  9. 07
    Ascension

    Ascension

    Health SystemClinicalNonprofit

    Ascension has 251 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Physicians & Surgeons and Nursing. Ascension is a nonprofit health system operating hospitals, clinics, and care facilities nationwide.

    Open roles by team

    • Physicians & Surgeons476
    • Nursing293
    • Healthcare Administration248
    • Allied Health14
    • Mental & Behavioral Health4

    +4 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Ascension251 open
    Chief Medical Officer
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Family Medicine Physician
    Fernandina Beach, Florida · On-site
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    Internal Medicine Physician
    Carmel, Indiana · On-site
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    Hospitalist Internal Medicine
    Murfreesboro, Tennessee · On-site
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    General Cardiologist
    Evansville, Indiana · On-site
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  11. 08
    Walgreens

    Walgreens

    PharmacyRetail HealthHealthcare

    Walgreens has 223 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Pharmacy and Allied Health. Walgreens operates retail pharmacy and health care service locations across the United States.

    Open roles by team

    • Pharmacy221
    • Allied Health221
    • Healthcare Administration220
    • Customer Service & Support217
    • Nursing46

    +11 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Walgreens223 open
    Photo Specialist
    Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Pharmacy Customer Service Associate
    Frisco, Texas · On-site
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    Inventory Specialist
    Federal Way, Washington · On-site
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    District Pharmacy Supervisor
    Greenacres City, Florida · On-site
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    Stockperson
    Jersey City, New Jersey · On-site
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  12. 09
    PetVet Care Centers

    PetVet Care Centers

    VeterinaryAnimal HealthClinical

    PetVet Care Centers has 220 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Animal Care. PetVet Care Centers owns and operates a network of veterinary hospitals and specialty care clinics.

    Open roles by team

    • Nursing169
    • Animal Care132
    • Healthcare Administration99
    • Allied Health4
    • Physicians & Surgeons2
    Open roles at PetVet Care Centers220 open
    Veterinarian
    Thomasville, North Carolina · On-site
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    Sports Medicine Specialist
    Brandon, Florida · On-site
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    Emergency Veterinarian
    Turlock, California · On-site
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    Veterinary Surgeon
    Ketchum, Idaho · On-site
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    Associate Veterinarian
    Ruckersville, Virginia · On-site
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  13. 10
    Oregon Health & Science University

    Oregon Health & Science University

    Academic MedicineResearchHigher Education

    Oregon Health & Science University has 199 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Physicians & Surgeons and Nursing. Oregon Health & Science University is the state's only public academic health center and medical school.

    Open roles by team

    • Physicians & Surgeons223
    • Nursing187
    • Healthcare Administration159
    • Science & Research136
    • Teaching & Instruction56

    +87 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Oregon Health & Science University199 open
    Infectious Disease Pharmacist
    Portland, Oregon · On-site
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    Medical Director of Liver Transplant
    Portland, Oregon · On-site
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    Primary Care Physician
    Astoria, Oregon · On-site
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    Instructor
    Portland, Oregon · On-site
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    Senior Research Associate
    Portland, Oregon · On-site
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Green Card Sponsors for PhD Graduates: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most green cards?

Aspen Dental has the most, with 547 live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by CVS Health (439) and Amazon.com (312). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 3,046 live Green Card jobs, updated daily.

Who qualifies for Green Card sponsorship?

Green card eligibility for PhD graduates typically falls under the EB-2 category, which covers individuals with an advanced degree or exceptional ability in their field. Most positions require an employer to sponsor the petition and obtain a PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor before filing with USCIS. Applicants born in countries with per-country backlogs, including India and China, may face extended wait times before a priority date becomes current.

How much does it cost a company to sponsor a green card?

For an employment-based green card, the employer generally covers the PERM labor certification and the I-140 petition, which run into several thousand dollars plus legal fees; some later steps can fall to the employee. Government fees change periodically, so check the current figures before you rely on them.

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

Employers sponsoring a green card for a PhD graduate generally begin with PERM labor certification, a Department of Labor process confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Once certified, the employer files an immigrant petition with USCIS. After approval, the applicant either adjusts status inside the United States or completes consular processing abroad. Priority dates and per-country backlogs affect how long the full process takes from petition approval to receiving lawful permanent residence.

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