Top 10 Investment Firms Sponsoring H-1B Visas
The top 10 investment firms sponsoring H-1B visas include Coinbase, Jefferies, and Societe Generale, spanning investment and asset management across quantitative trading, securities, financial analytics, and capital markets. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 236 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of October 22, 2026. Sponsorship at these firms means your employer files both the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and the I-129 petition with USCIS, covering the specialty occupation requirement central to H-1B eligibility.
Which investment firms 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
Coinbase
Crypto FinanceEngineeringCompliance53H-1B approvalsCoinbase had 53 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any investment firm on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Technical Program Management. Coinbase operates a leading cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset infrastructure platform.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering27
- Technical Program Management20
- Compliance & Legal19
- Consulting & Strategy18
- Cloud & DevOps13
+99 roles across other teams
Open roles at Coinbase46 openSee all 46+ Coinbase H-1B jobsApplySenior Network EngineerChicago, Illinois · HybridApplySenior Internal Communications ManagerMiami, Florida · HybridApplyCredit Risk AnalystNew York, New York · HybridApplyChief of StaffNew York, New York · HybridApplyLitigation ParalegalChicago, Illinois · Hybrid - 02
Jefferies
Investment BankingCapital MarketsResearch52H-1B approvalsJefferies had 52 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Project & Program Management. Jefferies is a global investment banking and capital markets firm serving corporate and institutional clients.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal8
- Project & Program Management8
- Finance7
- Accounting7
- Data Science & Analytics4
+25 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jefferies12 openSee all Jefferies H-1B jobsApplyBusiness Line FP&A AVP- EquitiesNew York, New York · On-siteApplySVP, Senior Oracle AML Manager/DeveloperJersey City, New Jersey · On-siteApplyAVP, Litigation Technology SupportNew York, New York · On-siteApplyIdentity BISO / Business Identity OfficerJersey City, New Jersey · On-siteApplyVP, Senior Software EngineerNew York, New York · On-site - 03
Societe Generale
Investment BankingTradingRisk Management45H-1B approvalsSociete Generale had 45 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Finance and Accounting. Societe Generale is a multinational investment bank providing corporate, investment, and retail banking services.
Open roles by team
- Finance12
- Accounting12
- Business Development12
- Consulting & Strategy11
- Investment Banking10
+17 roles across other teams
Open roles at Societe Generale13 openSee all Societe Generale H-1B jobsApplyLeverage Finance Managing DirectorNew York, New York · On-siteApplyDirectorNew York, New York · On-siteApplyAssociate - Project FinanceNew York, New York · On-siteApplyJunior Portfolio ManagerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyCorporate and Investment Banking AnalystNew York, New York · On-site Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
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Blackstone
Asset ManagementPrivate EquityFinance24H-1B approvalsBlackstone had 24 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Finance. Blackstone is one of the world's largest alternative asset management firms across private equity and real estate.
Open roles by team
- Compliance & Legal6
- Finance5
- Accounting5
- Project & Program Management4
- Tax3
+25 roles across other teams
Open roles at Blackstone10 openSee all Blackstone H-1B jobsApplyGlobal Fund Finance, Vice PresidentNew Jersey · On-siteApplyAnalystNew York, New York · On-siteApplyBlackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) – Portfolio Strategy Group, Vice PresidentNew York, New York · On-siteApplyBlackstone Credit & Insurance - Forecasting and Fund Modeling, Vice President· On-siteApplyVendor Risk Management, SVP - ProcurementMiami, Florida · On-site - 05
Bridgewater Associates
Hedge FundMacro ResearchPortfolio Management17H-1B approvalsBridgewater Associates had 17 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Finance. Bridgewater Associates is a global macro investment management firm managing institutional client portfolios.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics4
- Finance3
- Accounting3
- Business Analysis2
- Project & Program Management2
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles at Bridgewater Associates3 openSee all Bridgewater Associates H-1B jobsApplyEquities Research AssociateNew York, New York · On-siteApplyInvestment Associate InternNew York, New York · On-siteApplyClient Investment Research AssociateNew York, New York · Hybrid - Editor’s note
What a high approval count does and doesn't tell you
A high approval count tells you an employer has the process, the lawyers, and the budget to sponsor. It does not tell you your odds for your specific role: a company with hundreds of engineering approvals may never have filed for a marketing hire. Two things this data cannot tell you are who covers the filing fees and how quickly a company moves. Neither is public, so ask both when you get to the offer.
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Akuna Capital
Quantitative TradingDerivativesTechnology12H-1B approvalsAkuna Capital had 12 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Software Engineering. Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm focused on derivatives market-making and quantitative strategies.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics24
- Software Engineering10
- Cloud & DevOps6
- Cybersecurity3
- Finance1
+4 roles across other teams
Open roles at Akuna Capital16 openSee all Akuna Capital H-1B jobsApplySoftware Engineer InternChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyQuantitative Development & Strategy InternChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyQuantitative Research InternChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyPlatform Engineer InternChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyJunior Quantitative Developer & StrategistChicago, Illinois · On-site - 07
WorldQuant
Quantitative FinanceData ScienceResearch11H-1B approvalsWorldQuant had 11 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Project & Program Management. WorldQuant is a quantitative asset management firm that develops systematic trading strategies using data science.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics72
- Project & Program Management40
- Investment Banking38
- Software Engineering37
- Business Development30
+50 roles across other teams
Open roles at WorldQuant59 openSee all 59+ WorldQuant H-1B jobsApplyExecution DeveloperAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyExperienced Quantitative StrategistNew York · On-siteApplyQuantitative StrategistAustin, Colorado · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerOld Greenwich, Connecticut · On-siteApplySenior Backend EngineerHanoi Or Ho Chi Minh City · On-site See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Clearwater Analytics
FintechInvestment AccountingSoftware10H-1B approvalsClearwater Analytics had 10 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Business Development. Clearwater Analytics delivers cloud-based investment accounting, reporting, and analytics software to institutions.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics3
- Business Development3
- Software Engineering2
- Sales1
- Product Management1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Clearwater Analytics3 openSee all Clearwater Analytics H-1B jobsApplyGlobal Head of ConsultantsNew York, New York · On-siteApplyHead of Private Data ProductsChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySoftware Development Engineer IIINew York, New York · On-site - 09
Vitol
Commodities TradingEnergyFinance7H-1B approvalsVitol had 7 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Maintenance & Repair. Vitol is a global energy and commodities trading company dealing in oil, gas, and power markets.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations6
- Maintenance & Repair3
- Tax1
- Finance1
- Accounting1
+4 roles across other teams
Open roles at Vitol2 openSee all Vitol H-1B jobsApplySenior RNG TechnicianLufkin, Texas · On-siteApplyTrade Settlements AnalystHouston, Texas · On-site - 10
LPL Financial
Broker-DealerWealth ManagementFinancial Services5H-1B approvalsLPL Financial had 5 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Compliance & Legal. LPL Financial is the largest independent broker-dealer in the U.S., supporting financial advisors and institutions.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management107
- Compliance & Legal63
- Customer Service & Support61
- Consulting & Strategy58
- Cloud & DevOps56
+472 roles across other teams
Open roles at LPL Financial169 openSee all 169+ LPL Financial H-1B jobsApplyBanking Service Associate ProfessionalFort Mill, South Carolina · On-siteApplyAssistant Vice President - Observability EngineeringAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyIS Club - S360 ProfessionalFort Mill, South Carolina · On-siteApplyAVP, Tech Lead - Software EngineeringFort Mill, South Carolina · HybridApplySenior Consultant, Client FeedbackTempe, Arizona · On-site
How H-1B sponsorship works
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. Most H-1B petitions go through an annual lottery, so selection is not guaranteed even with a job offer. The filing rules and fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the USCIS website before you plan around them.
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Which investment firms sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Coinbase sponsors the most, with 53 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Jefferies (52) and Societe Generale (45). Across the 10 investment firms on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 236 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.
Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship requires a job offer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role must typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The candidate must hold that degree or its equivalent through education and relevant work experience. The employer files the petition, covering both the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and the I-129 with USCIS. H-1B status also allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue a green card while on the visa.
How much does it cost a company to sponsor an H-1B visa?
The employer pays the government filing fees, not the candidate. Base statutory fees run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on employer size and processing speed, plus legal costs. Recent policy changes have added significant fees for some petitions and the amounts have been in flux, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?
To secure H-1B sponsorship from a top investment firm, begin by applying for roles the company has filed Labor Condition Applications for in the past, as this signals active sponsorship willingness. Once you receive a job offer, your employer initiates the process by filing an LCA with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-129 petition with USCIS. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap and a lottery process; the selection rules and associated costs have changed recently, so review the current requirements before planning your timeline.