Top 10 Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 companies hiring OPT students include Walgreens, Amazon.com, and CVS Health, representing employers across Healthcare & Medical Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Holding Companies & Conglomerates. Migrate Mate is tracking 16,122 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students on OPT, roles at these employers must relate to your field of study, the employer hires you directly, and your authorization comes from your EAD, not from any employer filing.
Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Walgreens
Retail PharmacyHealthcareWellnessWalgreens has 3,044 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Pharmacy. Walgreens runs a national chain of retail pharmacies and health and wellness clinics.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration2,526
- Pharmacy2,481
- Allied Health2,481
- Nursing2,078
- Customer Service & Support961
+2,433 roles across other teams
Open roles at Walgreens3,044 openSee all 3,044+ Walgreens OPT jobsApplyPharmacy ManagerTallahassee, Florida · On-siteApplyPharmacistWilmington, Delaware · On-siteApplyStore ManagerNaperville, Illinois · On-siteApplyAnalyst APS Theft and Fraud IntelligenceDeerfield, Illinois · On-siteApplyPhoto SpecialistCedar Rapids, Iowa · On-site - 02
Amazon.com
E-CommerceCloud ComputingLogisticsAmazon.com has 2,839 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Warehouse & Logistics. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and logistics services worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management1,915
- Warehouse & Logistics1,414
- Software Engineering1,016
- Engineering (Non-Software)896
- Human Resources881
+6,506 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com2,839 openSee all 2,839+ Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyAir Quality EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyOperations ManagerHagerstown, Maryland · On-siteApplyTRC Fields Ops SpecialistArlington, Virginia · On-siteApplyManager II, OperationsEverett, Massachusetts · On-siteApplySupply Chain ManagerBellevue, Washington · On-site - 03
CVS Health
PharmacyHealth InsuranceRetail HealthCVS Health has 1,969 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Nursing. CVS Health delivers pharmacy services, health insurance, and retail health clinic care.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration1,493
- Nursing1,311
- Allied Health904
- Pharmacy849
- Customer Service & Support444
+2,594 roles across other teams
Open roles at CVS Health1,969 openSee all 1,969+ CVS Health OPT jobsApplyNurse PractitionerCrofton, Maryland · On-siteApplySenior Manager - Clinical Vendor GovernanceHarrisburg, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyDispensing PharmacistWando, South Carolina · On-siteApplyCare Management SpecialistSouth Carolina · RemoteApplyCase Manager, Registered NurseRockford, Illinois · Hybrid Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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Ascension
Nonprofit HealthHospital SystemsClinical ServicesAscension has 1,437 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Ascension is a nonprofit Catholic health system offering hospital, physician, and specialty care services.
Open roles by team
- Nursing2,555
- Healthcare Administration1,426
- Allied Health437
- Physicians & Surgeons135
- Physical & Occupational Therapy76
+190 roles across other teams
Open roles at Ascension1,437 openSee all 1,437+ Ascension OPT jobsApplyRegistered Nurse Operating RoomAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse Orthopedic PACUNewburgh, Indiana · On-siteApplyRegistered NurseIndianapolis, Indiana · On-siteApplyInterventional Registered NurseMilwaukee, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyRN Residency New Graduate Nurse Med SurgAustin, Texas · On-site - 05
Apple
Consumer ElectronicsSoftwareHardwareApple has 1,280 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Software Engineering. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and digital services.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)1,387
- Software Engineering692
- Electrical Engineering531
- Data Science & Analytics507
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering400
+1,687 roles across other teams
Open roles at Apple1,280 openSee all 1,280+ Apple OPT jobsApplySoftware Development EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyBattery Management Systems - Electrical EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyQuality EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyCamera Mechanical Design EngineerCupertino, California · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Jobot
StaffingRecruitingTechnologyJobot has 1,248 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Compliance & Legal. Jobot is a technology-driven recruiting firm placing candidates across engineering, finance, and legal sectors.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management508
- Compliance & Legal356
- Engineering (Non-Software)343
- Business Development246
- Construction242
+2,403 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jobot1,248 openSee all 1,248+ Jobot OPT jobsApplyMetallurgical EngineerGreensburg, Louisiana · On-siteApplyArchitectural Project ManagerNashville, Tennessee · RemoteApplyOncology CRAWashington, Washington DC · RemoteApplyCell Culture TechnicianSt Louis, Missouri · On-siteApplyMedical Malpractice AttorneyDallas, Texas · On-site - 07
Atrium Health
Hospital SystemsOutpatient CareNonprofit HealthAtrium Health has 1,223 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system providing hospital and outpatient care across the Southeast.
Open roles by team
- Nursing2,139
- Healthcare Administration1,191
- Allied Health508
- Physical & Occupational Therapy100
- Caregiving & Elderly Support55
+282 roles across other teams
Open roles at Atrium Health1,223 openSee all 1,223+ Atrium Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyRN, Renal DialysisLexington, North Carolina · On-siteApplyResident - Spiritual CareCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyMedical Technologist or MLTCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyPediatric Physical TherapistCharlotte, North Carolina · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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JPMorganChase
Financial ServicesBankingInvestmentJPMorganChase has 1,114 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Consulting & Strategy. JPMorgan Chase is a global financial services firm offering banking, investment, and asset management.
Open roles by team
- Sales677
- Consulting & Strategy633
- Account Management613
- Customer Success419
- Accounting386
+2,507 roles across other teams
Open roles at JPMorganChase1,114 openSee all 1,114+ JPMorganChase OPT jobsApplyBusiness Relationship Manager IFishers, Indiana · On-siteApplyAssociate BankerAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyMarket Asset Services Income AnalystNewark, Delaware · On-siteApplyProgram AnalystPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyTraining DeveloperChicago, Illinois · On-site - 09
Trinity Health
Hospital SystemsPatient CareNonprofit HealthTrinity Health has 994 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Trinity Health is a Catholic nonprofit health system operating hospitals and care facilities across multiple states.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,588
- Healthcare Administration950
- Allied Health421
- Caregiving & Elderly Support99
- Mental & Behavioral Health56
+387 roles across other teams
Open roles at Trinity Health994 openSee all 994+ Trinity Health OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseDarby, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySergeantMuskegon, Michigan · On-siteApplyHR Leave SpecialistLivonia, Michigan · RemoteApplyPharm Tech Specialist Home InfusionAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyImaging Equipment Specialist IGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-site - 10
DaVita
Kidney CareOutpatient ServicesHealthcareDaVita has 974 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. DaVita provides kidney dialysis services and chronic kidney disease care at outpatient centers nationally.
Open roles by team
- Nursing1,577
- Healthcare Administration922
- Caregiving & Elderly Support677
- Project & Program Management154
- Human Resources126
+286 roles across other teams
Open roles at DaVita974 openSee all 974+ DaVita OPT jobsApplyRegistered NurseGermantown, Tennessee · On-siteApplyRegistered Nurse RNTrumbull, Connecticut · On-siteApplyHospital Dialysis Registered NurseSnellville, Georgia · On-siteApplyPeritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse FloatNashua, New Hampshire · On-siteApplyHealthcare Operations ManagerYbor City, Florida · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Walgreens has the most, with 3,044 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Amazon.com (2,839) and CVS Health (1,969). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 16,122 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
OPT is available to F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year and have maintained valid F-1 status throughout. Students apply through their Designated School Official, who recommends the benefit in SEVIS, and then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive an Employment Authorization Document. The job must relate directly to your field of study, and you may work for any eligible employer, the employer does not file anything on your behalf.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
To work through OPT, you first request a recommendation from your Designated School Official, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to obtain an Employment Authorization Document. You can apply up to 90 days before your program end date. Once your EAD arrives and your authorized start date has passed, you can begin working for any employer whose role relates to your field of study, the employer's only step is to verify your EAD and confirm the role fits your degree area.