Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Green Cards for Systems Engineers
The top 10 companies sponsoring green cards for Systems Engineers include Apple, NVIDIA, and Johnson Controls, spanning Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Automotive employers with established permanent residence programs. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 1,879 Green Card approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For Systems Engineers, a sponsored green card means lawful permanent residence tied to the role at the time of filing, so employers with consistent annual approval volume offer the most reliable path.
Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Systems Engineers?
Ranked by Green Card approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Apple
Technology & SoftwareConsumer HardwareSystems Engineering575Green Card approvalsApple sponsored 575 employees for green cards in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 253 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, operating systems, and integrated silicon.
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 openSee all 3,594+ Apple Green Card jobsApplySenior Cellular Layer-1 Control Software Development EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplySr Software EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplySoftware Development EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyDesign Verification EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplySenior Platform Software EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-site - 02
NVIDIA
Electronics & HardwareAI ComputingSystems Engineering752Green Card approvalsNVIDIA sponsored 752 employees for green cards in the last year. 103 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units, accelerated computing platforms, and AI infrastructure software.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering656
- Data Science & Analytics558
- Engineering (Non-Software)520
- Technical Program Management392
- Cloud & DevOps272
+1,436 roles across other teams
Open roles at NVIDIA889 openSee all 889+ NVIDIA Green Card jobsApplySenior Staff Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Firmware EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyAI-Native Business Operations ManagerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior DL Performance Efficiency ArchitectSanta Clara, California · HybridApplyDistinguished EngineerSanta Clara, California · Hybrid - 03
Johnson Controls
ManufacturingBuilding SystemsSystems Engineering12Green Card approvalsJohnson Controls sponsored 12 employees for green cards in the last year. 76 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Johnson Controls manufactures building automation systems, fire safety equipment, and HVAC solutions.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations406
- Project & Program Management281
- Skilled Trades273
- Maintenance & Repair203
- Engineering (Non-Software)171
+1,259 roles across other teams
Open roles at Johnson Controls683 openSee all 683+ Johnson Controls Green Card jobsApplyHVAC Pre Sales Field EngineerRoswell, Georgia · On-siteApplySenior Manager Product Stewardship & Regulatory AffairsMarinette, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyFire Sprinkler Service TechnicianHorsham, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyHVAC Controls Project Team LeaderFranklin, Tennessee · On-siteApplySecurity Project ManagerMaumee, Ohio · On-site Unlock every Green Card job from these sponsors
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Schneider Electric
ManufacturingEnergy ManagementSystems Engineering42Green Card approvalsSchneider Electric sponsored 42 employees for green cards in the last year. 45 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Schneider Electric manufactures energy management systems, industrial automation equipment, and digital infrastructure solutions.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management251
- Manufacturing Operations230
- Engineering (Non-Software)229
- Business Development145
- Warehouse & Logistics102
+967 roles across other teams
Open roles at Schneider Electric496 openSee all 496+ Schneider Electric Green Card jobsApplyField Sales EngineerColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplyField Service Representative IWaco, Texas · On-siteApplyWarehouse Process EngineerOxford, Ohio · On-siteApplyTechnical Expert Assessment EngineerBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplyGlobal Services Energies & Chemicals Segment LeaderNashville, Tennessee · On-site - 05
Arcadis
Consulting & Professional ServicesInfrastructureSystems Engineering22Green Card approvalsArcadis sponsored 22 employees for green cards in the last year. 45 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Arcadis provides engineering, design, and consulting services for infrastructure and environmental projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)592
- Project & Program Management394
- Civil & Structural Engineering260
- Electrical Engineering88
- Environmental Engineering73
+306 roles across other teams
Open roles at Arcadis404 openSee all 404+ Arcadis Green Card jobsApplyProject Document Control AdministratorBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyBIM CoordinatorBoise Metropolitan Area · HybridApplyQuality Control AnalystGreater Boston · On-siteApplyCQV ManagerGreater Philadelphia · On-siteApplyArchitectural DesignerAlbany, New York Metropolitan Area · On-site - 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.
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KLA
Electronics & HardwareSemiconductorSystems Engineering232Green Card approvalsKLA sponsored 232 employees for green cards in the last year. 31 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. KLA develops process control and yield management equipment for semiconductor fabrication.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)200
- Project & Program Management118
- Technical Program Management82
- Software Engineering72
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering62
+561 roles across other teams
Open roles at KLA270 openSee all 270+ KLA Green Card jobsApplyAI Governance LeadAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyElectro-Mechanical Sub-AssemblerTotowa, New Jersey · On-siteApplySr. Solutions ArchitectAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyTechnical Support EngineerChandler, Arizona · On-siteApplyProduct Supportability Project ManagerGreater Phoenix Area · On-site - 07
Qualcomm
Electronics & HardwareWireless TechnologySystems Engineering54Green Card approvalsQualcomm sponsored 54 employees for green cards in the last year. 22 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Qualcomm designs wireless semiconductors and systems-on-chip for mobile and connected devices.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)219
- Software Engineering181
- Electrical Engineering94
- Data Science & Analytics72
- AI & Machine Learning54
+267 roles across other teams
Open roles at Qualcomm246 openSee all 246+ Qualcomm Green Card jobsApplyVP, Software Product ManagementSan Diego, California · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyASIC Design EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyStaff Machine Learning EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyPhysical Design EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site See Green Card jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Ford Motor Company
AutomotiveElectric VehiclesSystems Engineering4Green Card approvalsFord Motor Company sponsored 4 employees for green cards in the last year. 21 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Ford Motor Company designs and manufactures passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and electric powertrains.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)206
- Project & Program Management108
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering85
- Software Engineering83
- Electrical Engineering45
+378 roles across other teams
Open roles at Ford Motor Company199 openSee all 199+ Ford Motor Company Green Card jobsApplyADAS Design & Release EngineerDearborn, Michigan · HybridApplyEngineering Specialist, IndustrialWayne, Michigan · On-siteApplySr. Full Stack DeveloperDearborn, Michigan · HybridApplyLead Counsel, Transactions & Market ComplianceRemote · RemoteApplySenior Counsel, Transactions & Market ComplianceRemote · Remote - 09
Zoox
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSystems Engineering180Green Card approvalsZoox sponsored 180 employees for green cards in the last year. 17 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Zoox develops fully autonomous electric vehicles designed for urban ride-hailing services.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering151
- Project & Program Management138
- Technical Program Management96
- Data Science & Analytics89
- AI & Machine Learning75
+292 roles across other teams
Open roles at Zoox197 openSee all 197+ Zoox Green Card jobsApplyMachine Learning Automation EngineerFoster City, California · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer, ML PlatformFoster City, California · On-siteApplySoftware Development Engineer in TestFoster City, California · On-siteApplyManager, Manufacturing SystemsHayward, California · On-siteApplyProgram Manager, Workforce PlanningFoster City, California · On-site - 10
Generac Power Systems
ManufacturingPower SystemsSystems Engineering6Green Card approvalsGenerac Power Systems sponsored 6 employees for green cards in the last year. 13 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Generac Power Systems manufactures residential and commercial power generation and energy storage equipment.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management65
- Engineering (Non-Software)62
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering42
- Manufacturing Operations40
- Mechanical Engineering18
+231 roles across other teams
Open roles at Generac Power Systems114 openSee all 114+ Generac Power Systems Green Card jobsApply3D/Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) ArtistWaukesha, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyGlobal Transportation Mode ManagerWaukesha, Wisconsin · On-siteApplySenior Software Development EngineerSussex, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyProject ManagerWaukesha, Wisconsin · On-siteApplySenior Human Resources ManagerPewaukee, Wisconsin · On-site
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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Find 1,900+ Green Card jobs for systems engineersGreen Card Sponsors for Systems Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most green cards for Systems Engineers?
Apple sponsors the most, with 575 Green Card approvals in the last year, followed by NVIDIA (752) and Johnson Controls (12). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 1,879 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 Systems Engineers typically falls under EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or demonstrated exceptional ability in your field. EB-3 skilled worker covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience, with no degree minimum. In both cases the employer must file a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS, and per-country backlogs mean wait times vary significantly depending on your country of birth.
Can employers sponsor systems engineers for green cards?
Yes. Employers most often sponsor systems 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?
Start by securing a full-time Systems Engineer offer from an employer willing to sponsor permanent residence. The employer then files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Once certified, the employer files an I-129 immigrant petition with USCIS. If a visa number is immediately available for your country of birth, you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing. Priority date backlogs can extend timelines, so confirm the employer has an active sponsorship program before accepting an offer.