Top 10 Universities and Academic Medical Centers Sponsoring H-1B Visas
Universities and academic medical centers that sponsor H-1B visas, including Mayo Clinic, University of Rochester, and University of Iowa, are cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions any time of year and skip the annual lottery, making them among the most reliable H-1B sponsors in the education sector. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 1,489 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of October 22, 2026. For candidates in specialty occupations, a cap-exempt university or academic medical center employer means no lottery risk and no fixed filing window.
Which universities and academic medical centers sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Ranked by H-1B approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Mayo Clinic
Academic MedicineResearchClinical Care255H-1B approvalsMayo Clinic had 255 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any universities and academic medical center on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Nursing and Physicians & Surgeons. Mayo Clinic operates a nonprofit academic medical center system providing integrated clinical care, research, and medical education.
Open roles by team
- Nursing241
- Physicians & Surgeons220
- Healthcare Administration216
- Science & Research74
- Allied Health69
+47 roles across other teams
Open roles at Mayo Clinic245 openSee all 245+ Mayo Clinic H-1B jobsApplyRegistered NurseEau Claire, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyLicensed Practical NurseRochester, Minnesota · On-siteApplyPhoton Faculty Medical PhysicistRochester, Minnesota · On-siteApplySurgical TechnologistRochester, Minnesota · On-siteApplyClinical Nurse SpecialistPhoenix, Arizona · On-site - 02
University of Rochester
Higher EducationMedical CenterResearch156H-1B approvalsUniversity of Rochester had 156 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. The University of Rochester is a private research university with a medical center providing education, scientific research, and patient care.
Open roles by team
- Nursing667
- Healthcare Administration584
- Physicians & Surgeons418
- Allied Health184
- Science & Research143
+823 roles across other teams
Open roles at University of Rochester801 openSee all 801+ University of Rochester H-1B jobsApplyBusiness AdministratorRochester, New York · On-siteApplyRN 2 OutptRochester, New York · On-siteApplyPatient Relations Spec IIRochester, New York · On-siteApplyPediatric Allergist and ImmunologistRochester, New York · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseRochester, New York · On-site - 03
University of Iowa
Higher EducationAcademic MedicineResearch150H-1B approvalsUniversity of Iowa had 150 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. The University of Iowa is a public research university that operates a major academic medical center alongside its colleges and research programs.
Open roles by team
- Nursing38
- Healthcare Administration20
- Allied Health3
- Pharmacy1
- Mental & Behavioral Health1
Open roles at University of Iowa20 openSee all University of Iowa H-1B jobsApplyStaff NurseIowa City, Iowa · On-siteApplyPA/ARNP HospitalistIowa City, Iowa · On-siteApplyClinical Pharmacy SpecialistIowa City, Iowa · On-siteApplyAdvanced Registered Nurse PractitionerIowa City, Iowa · On-siteApplyPathologist's AssistantIowa City, Iowa · On-site Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
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Johns Hopkins University
Higher EducationMedical ResearchPublic Health145H-1B approvalsJohns Hopkins University had 145 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Project & Program Management. Johns Hopkins University is a private research university known for its schools of medicine, public health, and engineering.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research303
- Project & Program Management286
- Nursing190
- Healthcare Administration170
- Teaching & Instruction76
+770 roles across other teams
Open roles at Johns Hopkins University481 openSee all 481+ Johns Hopkins University H-1B jobsApplySenior Manager for Operations and Strategic InitiativesBaltimore, Maryland · HybridApplyIT SpecialistBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplySr. Research SpecialistBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyDirector, SOM RMS CommunityBaltimore, Maryland · RemoteApplyAdministrative CoordinatorBaltimore, Maryland · On-site - 05
Columbia University
Higher EducationResearchMedical School145H-1B approvalsColumbia University had 145 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Teaching & Instruction and Nursing. Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City offering programs across medicine, law, business, and the arts and sciences.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction24
- Nursing22
- Project & Program Management22
- Science & Research20
- Healthcare Administration14
+71 roles across other teams
Open roles at Columbia University44 openSee all 44+ Columbia University H-1B jobsApplyFinance & Data Operations ManagerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyAnalyst (Investments)New York, New York · HybridApplyPractice Operations Manager INew York, New York · On-siteApplyProcurement ManagerPalisades, Texas · On-siteApplyProject and Budget ManagerNew York, New York · On-site - Editor’s note
The international office is your real point of contact
At a university or academic medical center, H-1B petitions run through a central international scholars office, not the hiring department. That is different from a corporate employer, where HR or outside counsel handles it. Ask to be connected to that office early. Because these employers are cap-exempt, they can file as soon as your offer is finalized, so the office's timeline, not a lottery, determines your start.
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University of Florida
Higher EducationHealth CenterResearch144H-1B approvalsUniversity of Florida had 144 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Physicians & Surgeons and Nursing. The University of Florida is a public land-grant research university with a major academic health center and colleges spanning more than a dozen disciplines.
Open roles by team
- Physicians & Surgeons231
- Nursing149
- Healthcare Administration131
- Science & Research127
- Teaching & Instruction89
+99 roles across other teams
Open roles at University of Florida232 openSee all 232+ University of Florida H-1B jobsApplyAdult PsychologistMetro Jacksonville · On-siteApplyCornea SpecialistGainesville, Florida · On-siteApplyPostdoctoral AssociateGainesville, Florida · On-siteApplyClinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Operative DentistryGainesville, Florida · On-siteApplyAssociate or Full Professor of EpidemiologyGainesville, Florida · On-site - 07
University of Chicago
Higher EducationResearchMedical School140H-1B approvalsUniversity of Chicago had 140 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Nursing and Science & Research. The University of Chicago is a private research university recognized for its academic programs in economics, law, medicine, and the physical and social sciences.
Open roles by team
- Nursing8
- Science & Research7
- Marketing6
- Healthcare Administration5
- Administrative & Office Support4
+32 roles across other teams
Open roles at University of Chicago15 openSee all University of Chicago H-1B jobsApplySenior Software EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyProduct Marketing ManagerRemote · HybridApplyExecutive Administrative AssistantChicago, Illinois · HybridApplyClinical Trial Financial ManagerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyOperations AssistantChicago, Illinois · On-site See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Academic MedicineBiomedical ResearchClinical Care123H-1B approvalsUT Southwestern Medical Center had 123 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. UT Southwestern Medical Center is an academic medical institution in Dallas delivering patient care, biomedical research, and graduate medical education.
Open roles by team
- Nursing356
- Healthcare Administration310
- Science & Research296
- Physicians & Surgeons132
- Allied Health76
+493 roles across other teams
Open roles at UT Southwestern Medical Center469 openSee all 469+ UT Southwestern Medical Center H-1B jobsApplyAdvanced Practice ProviderDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyNursing Professional Development (NPD) PractitionerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyCompliance Audit ManagerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplySupervisor, Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging, TheranosticsDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyPatient Services Rep LeadDallas, Texas · On-site - 09
University of Pittsburgh
Higher EducationHealth SciencesResearch119H-1B approvalsUniversity of Pittsburgh had 119 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Teaching & Instruction and Physicians & Surgeons. The University of Pittsburgh is a public research university with a health sciences division that includes one of the nation's largest transplant programs.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction35
- Physicians & Surgeons26
- Higher Education21
- Healthcare Administration17
- Science & Research13
+17 roles across other teams
Open roles at University of Pittsburgh37 openSee all 37+ University of Pittsburgh H-1B jobsApplyPost Doctoral AssociatePittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyFaculty ProfessorPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyAssistant ProfessorPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyFaculty Professor AssistantPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyFaculty.Professor.ProfessorPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site - 10
Emory University
Higher EducationMedical SchoolResearch112H-1B approvalsEmory University had 112 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Healthcare Administration. Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta with a medical school and healthcare network affiliated with leading public health organizations.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research236
- Healthcare Administration111
- Nursing110
- Physicians & Surgeons89
- Project & Program Management80
+453 roles across other teams
Open roles at Emory University298 openSee all 298+ Emory University H-1B jobsApplyPost Doctoral FellowAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyAssistant Teaching ProfessorAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyResearch SpecialistAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyTeaching ProfessorAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyAssistant ProfessorAtlanta, Georgia · On-site
How H-1B sponsorship works at a university
H-1B sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Universities and academic medical centers are cap-exempt, so they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year and skip the annual lottery entirely. For a candidate that removes the single biggest source of H-1B uncertainty: you do not need to win a lottery to be sponsored, only to clear the institution's own timeline.
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Find 360,000+ H-1B jobsUniversities & Academic Medical Centers Sponsoring H-1B: Frequently Asked Questions
Which universities and academic medical centers sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Mayo Clinic sponsors the most, with 255 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by University of Rochester (156) and University of Iowa (150). Across the 10 universities and academic medical centers on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 1,489 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.
Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?
To qualify for H-1B sponsorship, you need a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation, a role that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Your degree must correspond to the specific position, not just to a broad field. The employer files the petition on your behalf; you cannot self-petition. Universities and academic medical centers are cap-exempt sponsors, so there is no lottery requirement for their candidates.
Are universities exempt from the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Nonprofit universities and their affiliated academic medical centers are cap-exempt, so they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year and do not enter the annual lottery. For a candidate that removes the biggest source of uncertainty: you can be sponsored on the employer's timeline rather than needing to win a lottery for an autumn start.
How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?
Start by securing a job offer from a university or academic medical center that sponsors H-1B visas. Because these employers are cap-exempt, they can file petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery window. Your employer's HR or legal team then files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-129 petition with USCIS. Selection rules and costs have changed recently, so confirm current requirements directly with your employer before the process begins.