Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Green Cards for Scientists

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 22, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring green cards for Scientists include Quest Diagnostics, AbbVie, and Intuit, spanning Technology & Software, Science & Research, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Electronics & Hardware. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 1,806 Green Card approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of October 22, 2026. Securing Green Card sponsorship at one of these employers means permanent residence through an employment-based petition, typically under EB-2 or EB-3, with the employer covering the PERM labor certification and I-129 filing process.

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Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Scientists?

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
    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    HealthcareLab ScienceDiagnostics
    65Green Card approvals

    Quest Diagnostics sponsored 65 employees for green cards in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 235 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Quest Diagnostics provides clinical laboratory testing, diagnostics, and health information services.

    Open roles by team

    • Nursing2,197
    • Healthcare Administration1,504
    • Allied Health552
    • Science & Research442
    • Customer Service & Support181

    +1,320 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Quest Diagnostics1,899 open
    Phlebotomy Representative
    Norwich, Connecticut · On-site
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    Phlebotomist II
    Wichita Falls, Texas · On-site
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    Histology Group Lead
    Pompano Beach, Florida · On-site
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    Phlebotomist I
    Pensacola, Florida · On-site
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    Director, Software Engineering
    Lenexa, Kansas · Hybrid
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  2. 02
    AbbVie

    AbbVie

    BiotechScienceResearch
    23Green Card approvals

    AbbVie sponsored 23 employees for green cards in the last year. 78 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. AbbVie researches and commercializes medicines across immunology, oncology, and neuroscience.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management446
    • Science & Research342
    • Healthcare Administration224
    • Data Science & Analytics219
    • Compliance & Legal179

    +2,275 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AbbVie904 open
    Director I, Study Feasibility
    North Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    HCP Marketing Manager I/II – Dermatology
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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    Associate Director, Clinical Process Engineer
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Strategic Account Manager
    Salt Lake City, Utah · On-site
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    Commercial Director
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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  3. 03
    Intuit

    Intuit

    SoftwareData ScienceFinance
    323Green Card approvals

    Intuit sponsored 323 employees for green cards in the last year. 77 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Intuit develops financial software products including TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management586
    • Consulting & Strategy456
    • Business Development399
    • Data Science & Analytics369
    • Marketing305

    +2,592 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Intuit917 open
    Principal Forecasting and Planning
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Principal Process Architect
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Principal Executive Recruiter
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Senior Staff Data Scientist
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    Executive Administrative Business Partner
    Oakland, California · Hybrid
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  5. 04
    Thermo Fisher Scientific

    Thermo Fisher Scientific

    Life ScienceResearchHealthcare
    64Green Card approvals

    Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsored 64 employees for green cards in the last year. 52 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Thermo Fisher Scientific manufactures analytical instruments, reagents, and life science research tools.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Development457
    • Project & Program Management334
    • Manufacturing Operations273
    • Science & Research232
    • Sales225

    +1,523 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific742 open
    Proposal Specialist
    Connecticut · Remote
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    Base Skill Mechanic
    Stafford Springs, Connecticut · On-site
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    Clinical Supplies Project Manager
    North Carolina · On-site
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    Director, Digital Product Management
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Sr Inventory Management Specialist
    Foster City, California · On-site
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  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
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    FinanceData ScienceTechnology
    1,034Green Card approvals

    JPMorganChase sponsored 1,034 employees for green cards in the last year. 28 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. JPMorganChase provides investment banking, financial services, and data-driven technology solutions globally.

    Open roles by team

    • Account Management1,482
    • Sales1,306
    • Customer Service & Support1,124
    • Consulting & Strategy1,014
    • Project & Program Management947

    +6,972 roles across other teams

    Open roles at JPMorganChase2,826 open
    Associate Relationship Banker
    Loveland, Colorado · On-site
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    Business Relationship Manager Area Manager
    Metairie, Louisiana · On-site
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    Private Client Investment Associate
    Arlington Heights, Illinois · On-site
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    Associate Banker
    Aspen, Colorado · On-site
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    Relocation Regional Sales Manager
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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  9. 07
    Scale AI

    Scale AI

    AI ResearchTechnologyData Science
    4Green Card approvals

    Scale AI sponsored 4 employees for green cards in the last year. 21 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Scale AI provides data labeling and AI infrastructure services for machine learning applications.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering84
    • Data Science & Analytics73
    • Cloud & DevOps36
    • Project & Program Management31
    • AI & Machine Learning29

    +147 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Scale AI101 open
    Machine Learning Research Scientist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Staff/Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    Program Manager, Technical Enablement
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    VP, Research
    San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
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    Frontier Agents Engineer
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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  11. 08
    Lyft

    Lyft

    TechnologyData ScienceEngineering
    68Green Card approvals

    Lyft sponsored 68 employees for green cards in the last year. 18 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Lyft operates a ride-sharing network and develops autonomous vehicle and mapping technologies.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics87
    • Project & Program Management70
    • Software Engineering44
    • Consulting & Strategy40
    • Compliance & Legal19

    +195 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Lyft109 open
    Operations Specialist
    Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Investigator, Global Security
    Nashville, Tennessee · Hybrid
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    ML Software Engineer
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Pricing, Yield, & Sales Compensation Manager
    San Francisco County, California · Hybrid
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    Staff Product Manager
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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  12. 09
    ByteDance

    ByteDance

    TechnologyAI ResearchSoftware
    215Green Card approvals

    ByteDance sponsored 215 employees for green cards in the last year. 14 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. ByteDance builds short-video, content recommendation, and AI-driven social media platforms.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics50
    • Software Engineering33
    • Cloud & DevOps19
    • AI & Machine Learning19
    • Science & Research12

    +94 roles across other teams

    Open roles at ByteDance49 open
    Senior Manager, Financial Controls & Governance
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Product Operations Manager
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Strategic Partnerships Manager
    New York · On-site
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    Cloud Site Reliability Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Head of Global Employee Relations
    San Jose, California · On-site
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  13. 10
    Whatnot

    Whatnot

    TechnologySoftwareData Science
    7Green Card approvals

    Whatnot sponsored 7 employees for green cards in the last year. 11 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Whatnot operates a live-stream shopping marketplace connecting collectors and sellers in real time.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics100
    • Software Engineering87
    • Marketing44
    • Product Management33
    • Project & Program Management32

    +315 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Whatnot159 open
    Software Engineer
    New York, New York · Remote
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    Software Engineer, Data Foundations
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    iOS Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Business Operations Manager/Sr Manager
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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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 Scientists: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Scientists?

Quest Diagnostics sponsors the most, with 65 Green Card approvals in the last year, followed by AbbVie (23) and Intuit (323). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 1,806 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 scientists typically falls under EB-2 or EB-3. EB-2 requires an advanced degree (master's or higher) or a showing of exceptional ability in your field. EB-3 skilled worker applies to roles requiring at least two years of training or experience, with no degree minimum. In both cases, the employer must obtain PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor before filing the immigrant petition with USCIS.

Can employers sponsor scientists for green cards?

Yes. Employers most often sponsor scientists 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 secure Green Card sponsorship from a top employer, start by accepting a permanent job offer in a qualifying role. The employer then files for PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. Once certified, the employer files Form I-140 with USCIS. Applicants from countries with per-country backlogs, including India and China, may wait years for a priority date to become current before applying for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.

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