Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Green Cards for Scientists

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

The top 10 companies sponsoring green cards for Scientists include Quest Diagnostics, AbbVie, and Apple, spanning Technology & Software, Science & Research, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Electronics & Hardware. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 2,374 Green Card approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 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. 275 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

    • Nursing2,814
    • Healthcare Administration1,839
    • Allied Health625
    • Science & Research509
    • Project & Program Management165

    +1,470 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Quest Diagnostics2,278 open
    Medical Laboratory Scientist II
    Portland, Maine · On-site
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    Phlebotomist II
    Littleton, Colorado · On-site
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    Phlebotomist Group Lead
    Jacksonville, Florida · On-site
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    Medical Laboratory Scientist I
    Irving, Texas · On-site
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    Phlebotomist III
    Roanoke, Virginia · On-site
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  2. 02
    AbbVie

    AbbVie

    BiotechScienceResearch
    23Green Card approvals

    AbbVie sponsored 23 employees for green cards in the last year. 88 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 Management455
    • Science & Research359
    • Business Development341
    • Sales249
    • Account Management237

    +2,429 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AbbVie975 open
    Manufacturing Operator III
    Waco, Texas · On-site
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    Director, Engineering Architecture and Enablement
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Thought Leader Liaison
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Specialty Representative, GI Care
    Toms River, New Jersey · On-site
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    Manager, R&D Capital & RCE Lifecycle
    North Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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  3. 03
    Apple

    Apple

    ElectronicsHardwareEngineering
    575Green Card approvals

    Apple sponsored 575 employees for green cards in the last year. 66 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and silicon hardware for a global market.

    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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  5. 04
    Intuit

    Intuit

    SoftwareData ScienceFinance
    323Green Card approvals

    Intuit sponsored 323 employees for green cards in the last year. 55 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

    • Business Development829
    • Project & Program Management560
    • Accounting485
    • Finance484
    • Tax472

    +2,927 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Intuit1,107 open
    Enterprise Business Development & Partner Engagement Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Staff Software Engineer
    Oakland, California · On-site
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    Staff Financial Analyst
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Principal Product Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Director, Expert Network Operations
    San Diego, California · On-site
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  6. 05
    Thermo Fisher Scientific

    Thermo Fisher Scientific

    Life ScienceResearchHealthcare
    64Green Card approvals

    Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsored 64 employees for green cards in the last year. 55 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 Development612
    • Project & Program Management591
    • Manufacturing Operations447
    • Sales297
    • Science & Research290

    +2,828 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific1,191 open
    Team Leader, Customer Site
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Electrical Engineer
    Tewksbury, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Systems Analyst II
    Charlotte, North Carolina · On-site
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    Inventory Management Specialist II
    Andover, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Indirect Tax Analyst
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · 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.

  9. 07
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    FinanceData ScienceTechnology
    1,034Green Card approvals

    JPMorganChase sponsored 1,034 employees for green cards in the last year. 29 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 Management1,640
    • Sales1,438
    • Customer Service & Support1,270
    • Consulting & Strategy1,124
    • Project & Program Management1,109

    +7,937 roles across other teams

    Open roles at JPMorganChase3,182 open
    Treasury Sales Associate
    Indianapolis, Indiana · On-site
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    Workplace Technology - Product Manager, Vice President
    Jersey City, New Jersey · On-site
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    Private Client Banker
    Benton, Arkansas · On-site
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    AI Engineer
    Wilmington, Delaware · On-site
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    Associate Banker
    Lafayette, Louisiana · On-site
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  11. 08
    ByteDance

    ByteDance

    TechnologyAI ResearchSoftware
    215Green Card approvals

    ByteDance sponsored 215 employees for green cards in the last year. 21 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 & Analytics108
    • Software Engineering92
    • Cloud & DevOps47
    • Project & Program Management39
    • AI & Machine Learning30

    +270 roles across other teams

    Open roles at ByteDance137 open
    Senior Production System Engineer
    New York · On-site
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    Cloud Site Reliability Engineer
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Employee Relations Partner
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Supply Chain Manager
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Tech Lead - Data Infrastructure Site Reliability
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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  12. 09
    Lyft

    Lyft

    TechnologyData ScienceEngineering
    68Green Card approvals

    Lyft sponsored 68 employees for green cards in the last year. 21 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 & Analytics96
    • Project & Program Management91
    • Software Engineering52
    • Consulting & Strategy49
    • Technical Program Management32

    +280 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Lyft139 open
    Operations Specialist
    Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Investigator, Global Security
    Nashville, Tennessee · Hybrid
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    Repair Coordinator
    Nashville, Tennessee · On-site
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    Senior Education Content Producer
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Senior Technical Program Manager
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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  13. 10
    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 Engineering165
    • Data Science & Analytics127
    • Technical Program Management66
    • Project & Program Management49
    • AI & Machine Learning45

    +188 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Scale AI161 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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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 Apple (575). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 2,374 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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