Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Green Cards for Scientists

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

The top 10 companies sponsoring green cards for Scientists include Quest Diagnostics, Apple, and AbbVie, spanning Technology & Software, Science & Research, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Electronics & Hardware. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 2,780 Green Card approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 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.

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. 244 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

    • Healthcare Administration1,638
    • Patient Services & Wellbeing1,109
    • Nursing1,080
    • Laboratory Science416
    • Allied Health414

    +2,005 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Quest Diagnostics2,030 open
    Specimen Technician III
    West Hills, California · On-site
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    Phlebotomist II
    Emporia, Virginia · On-site
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    Medical Laboratory Scientist II
    Lenexa, Kansas · On-site
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    Phlebotomist III Site Lead
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Phlebotomy Supervisor
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Browse 2,025 more roles at Quest Diagnostics
  2. 02
    Apple

    Apple

    ElectronicsHardwareEngineering
    575Green Card approvals

    Apple sponsored 575 employees for green cards in the last year. 65 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

    • 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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    Browse 3,848 more roles at Apple
  3. 03
    AbbVie

    AbbVie

    BiotechScienceResearch
    23Green Card approvals

    AbbVie sponsored 23 employees for green cards in the last year. 64 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 Management228
    • Healthcare Administration173
    • Project Management166
    • Sales156
    • Account Management123

    +2,301 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AbbVie781 open
    Program Manager
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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    Senior ServiceNow Architect
    Branchburg, New Jersey · On-site
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    Digestive Account Executive
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Marketing Manager II
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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    Marketing Manager I/II, HCP - Oral Migraine
    Mettawa, Illinois · On-site
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    Browse 776 more roles at AbbVie
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  5. 04
    Intuit

    Intuit

    SoftwareData ScienceFinance
    323Green Card approvals

    Intuit sponsored 323 employees for green cards in the last year. 40 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

    • Accounting274
    • Finance272
    • Tax254
    • Customer Service & Support249
    • Project & Program Management182

    +2,131 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Intuit719 open
    Head of Business Development
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Principal Technical Program Manager
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Principal Product Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Principal Product Compliance Manager
    Oakland, California · Hybrid
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    Group Creative Director
    Oakland, California · On-site
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    Browse 714 more roles at Intuit
  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. 38 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

    • Project & Program Management382
    • Partnerships & Business Development367
    • Sales356
    • Business Development310
    • Project Management250

    +3,869 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific1,300 open
    Quality Microbiology Laboratory Technician
    Meriden, Connecticut · On-site
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    Calibration and Metrology Technician
    Teterboro, New Jersey · On-site
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    Senior Manager Global Commercial Finance
    Carlsbad, California · On-site
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    Commercial Analyst
    North Carolina · Remote
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    Regional Account Manager
    Mount Prospect, Illinois · On-site
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    Browse 1,295 more roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific
  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
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    FinanceData ScienceTechnology
    1,034Green Card approvals

    JPMorganChase sponsored 1,034 employees for green cards in the last year. 34 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 Management1,793
    • 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
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  10. 08
    Lyft

    Lyft

    TechnologyData ScienceEngineering
    68Green Card approvals

    Lyft sponsored 68 employees for green cards in the last year. 32 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

    • Project & Program Management52
    • Data Science & Analytics49
    • Data Science48
    • Software Engineering43
    • Project Management34

    +515 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Lyft172 open
    Director, People - M&A
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    ML Software Engineer
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Marketing Manager
    Nashville, Tennessee · Hybrid
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    Business Strategy Manager
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Programmatic Account Executive
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Browse 167 more roles at Lyft
  11. 09
    GHD

    GHD

    EngineeringScienceConsulting
    4Green Card approvals

    GHD sponsored 4 employees for green cards in the last year. 28 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. GHD delivers engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services for infrastructure projects.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management249
    • Project Management173
    • Partnerships & Business Development150
    • Specialized Engineering143
    • Business Development136

    +744 roles across other teams

    Open roles at GHD360 open
    Project Manager
    Columbia, South Carolina · Hybrid
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    Lead Environmental Scientist
    Golden, Colorado · Hybrid
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    Architecture Manager & Business Development Lead
    Tustin, California · Hybrid
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    Design Technician
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    Relationship Manager
    Bowie, Maryland · On-site
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    Browse 355 more roles at GHD
  12. 10
    Adobe

    Adobe

    SoftwareCreative TechResearch
    621Green Card approvals

    Adobe sponsored 621 employees for green cards in the last year. 25 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for scientists. Adobe builds creative software, digital marketing platforms, and document management solutions.

    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

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 Apple (575) and AbbVie (23). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 2,780 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.