Top 10 Companies Sponsoring J-1 Visas for Scientists

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring J-1 visas for Scientists include TikTok, Revolution Medicines, Inc., and University of Virginia, representing employers across education and technology. Migrate Mate is tracking 13 live J-1 jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For Scientists, J-1 status at these organizations provides access to research, teaching, and specialized training programs under a designated sponsor organization, with program lengths that vary by category.

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Which companies sponsor the most J-1 visas for Scientists?

Ranked by live J-1 openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    TikTok

    TikTok

    TechnologySoftwareResearch

    TikTok has 3 live J-1 openings for scientists, the most of any company on this list. TikTok develops a global short-form video platform and digital advertising products.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics16
    • AI & Machine Learning12
    • Software Engineering5
    • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition3
    • Cloud & DevOps1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles at TikTok3 open
    Applied Scientist Intern
    San Jose, California · On-site
    Apply
    Research Scientist Intern
    San Jose, California · On-site
    Apply
    Machine Learning Scientist Intern
    San Jose, California · On-site
    Apply
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  2. 02
    Revolution Medicines, Inc.

    Revolution Medicines, Inc.

    BiotechResearchScience

    Revolution Medicines, Inc. has 2 live J-1 openings for scientists. Revolution Medicines develops targeted therapies for RAS-driven cancers and other oncology indications.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research4
    Open roles at Revolution Medicines, Inc.2 open
    Intern, Computational Biology
    Redwood City, California · On-site
    Apply
    Intern, Structural Biology
    Redwood City, California · On-site
    Apply
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  3. 03
    University of Virginia

    University of Virginia

    Higher EducationResearchScience

    University of Virginia has 2 live J-1 openings for scientists. The University of Virginia is a public research university offering programs across sciences, engineering, and the humanities.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research15
    • Data Science & Analytics2
    • AI & Machine Learning2
    • Teaching & Instruction2
    • Software Engineering1
    Open roles at University of Virginia2 open
    Research Associate in Biology
    Charlottesville, Virginia · On-site
    Apply
    Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biology and Machine Learning
    Charlottesville, Virginia · On-site
    Apply
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  5. 04
    Stormont Vail Health

    Stormont Vail Health

    ResearchScienceEducation

    Stormont Vail Health has 1 live J-1 openings for scientists. Stormont Vail Health is a regional health system based in Topeka, Kansas.

    Open roles by team

    • Allied Health2
    • Science & Research2
    • Healthcare Administration2
    Open roles at Stormont Vail Health1 open
    Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
    Topeka, Kansas · On-site
    Apply
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  6. 05
    University of Rochester

    University of Rochester

    Higher EducationResearchScience

    University of Rochester has 1 live J-1 openings for scientists. The University of Rochester is a private research university in New York with programs in optics, medicine, and music.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research4
    Open roles at University of Rochester1 open
    Postdoctoral Research Scientist
    Rochester, New York · On-site
    Apply
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  7. Editor’s note

    How this list is ranked

    These employers are ranked by how many J-1 openings they have live on Migrate Mate right now, so the list reflects who is actively hiring for J-1 roles today rather than historical government filings. Openings change daily, so treat a high count as a strong current signal, and confirm the specific role and your eligibility before you apply.

  8. 06
    Indiana University

    Indiana University

    Higher EducationResearchScience

    Indiana University has 1 live J-1 openings for scientists. Indiana University is a major public research university with programs spanning sciences, technology, and the arts.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research4
    Open roles at Indiana University1 open
    Postdoctoral Fellow of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology
    Indiana · On-site
    Apply
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  11. 08
    Amazon

    Amazon

    TechnologyCloudResearch

    Amazon has 1 live J-1 openings for scientists. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence technology platforms globally.

    Open roles by team

    • AI & Machine Learning2
    • Robotics Engineering1
    • Software Engineering1
    Open roles at Amazon1 open
    Applied Scientist II Intern / Co-op
    Westboro, Wisconsin · On-site
    Apply
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  12. 09
    Rutgers University

    Rutgers University

    Higher EducationResearchScience

    Rutgers University has 1 live J-1 openings for scientists. Rutgers University is New Jersey's public research university, with major programs in sciences, technology, and medicine.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research4
    Open roles at Rutgers University1 open
    Postdoc – Drug Discovery Development and Application Scientist
    Piscataway, New Jersey · Hybrid
    Apply
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How the J-1 visa works

J-1 is an exchange visitor program run through a designated sponsor organization, not the employer directly. A sponsor issues Form DS-2019, and categories range from intern and trainee to research scholar and professor. Some J-1 holders face a two-year home-residency requirement afterward. Confirm which category fits and who the designated sponsor is before you commit.

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J-1 Sponsors for Scientists: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most J-1 visas for Scientists?

TikTok has the most, with 3 live J-1 jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Revolution Medicines, Inc. (2) and University of Virginia (2). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 13 live J-1 jobs, updated daily.

Who qualifies for J-1 sponsorship?

J-1 exchange visitor status for Scientists is open to foreign nationals sponsored by a designated program sponsor organization. Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field and have a formal training or research program arranged with the host employer. The two-year home residency requirement under section 212(e) may apply depending on the participant's funding source and country of nationality, but a waiver is available in qualifying circumstances.

Do scientists qualify for J-1 as a specialty occupation?

Yes. Scientists typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard J-1 is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.

How do I get J-1 sponsorship from a top sponsor?

To obtain J-1 status through one of these employers, the host organization works with a designated Exchange Visitor Program sponsor to issue a DS-2019 form, which establishes your program category, start date, and duration. You then apply for the J-1 visa at a U.S. consulate abroad using that DS-2019. Program length varies by category: interns may participate for up to 12 months, trainees for up to 18 months, and research scholars for up to five years. No USCIS petition is required.

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