Top 10 Research Organizations Sponsoring Green Cards
The top 10 research organizations sponsoring green cards include Amgen, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and WeRide, spanning science and research employers across biotechnology, genomics, pharmaceutical development, and autonomous systems. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 322 green card approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For researchers and scientists pursuing lawful permanent residence, these employers have an established track record of completing the full PERM labor certification and I-140 petition process required for employment-based green cards.
Which research organizations sponsor the most green cards?
Ranked by Green Card approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily
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Amgen
BiotechnologyDrug DiscoveryResearch94Green Card approvalsAmgen sponsored 94 employees for green cards in the last year, the most of any research organization on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Account Management and Sales. Amgen discovers, develops, and manufactures human therapeutics targeting serious illnesses including cancer and rare diseases.
Open roles by team
- Account Management35
- Sales34
- Customer Success24
- Manufacturing Operations24
- Project & Program Management19
+296 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amgen107 openBrowse 102 more roles at AmgenApplySpecialty Account Manager, EndocrinologyDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplySpecialty Account ManagerOklahoma City, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyThought Leader Liaison, DirectorChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySpecialty Representative / Senior Specialty RepresentativeTulsa, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyAccount Manager / Specialty Account ManagerGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-site - 02
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Life SciencesInstrumentsResearch64Green Card approvalsThermo Fisher Scientific sponsored 64 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Partnerships & Business Development. Thermo Fisher Scientific manufactures laboratory instruments, reagents, and analytical tools for scientific research and diagnostics.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management382
- Partnerships & Business Development367
- Sales356
- Business Development310
- Project Management250
+3,869 roles across other teams
Open roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific1,300 openBrowse 1,295 more roles at Thermo Fisher ScientificApplyQuality Microbiology Laboratory TechnicianMeriden, Connecticut · On-siteApplyCalibration and Metrology TechnicianTeterboro, New Jersey · On-siteApplySenior Manager Global Commercial FinanceCarlsbad, California · On-siteApplyCommercial AnalystNorth Carolina · RemoteApplyRegional Account ManagerMount Prospect, Illinois · On-site - 03
WeRide
Autonomous VehiclesAI ResearchEngineering26Green Card approvalsWeRide sponsored 26 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science. WeRide develops autonomous driving technology and robotaxi systems for urban mobility applications.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering10
- Data Science5
- Data Science & Analytics5
- Specialized Engineering4
- Engineering (Non-Software)4
+27 roles across other teams
Open roles at WeRide16 openBrowse 11 more roles at WeRideApplyApplication EngineerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyVehicle Operations SpecialistSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyLead Technical Product ManagerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplySummer Intern - PhDSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyMotion Planning EngineerEmeryville, California · On-site Unlock every Green Card job from these sponsors
See 430,000+ Green Card jobs- 04
Natera
GenomicsClinical ScienceResearch25Green Card approvalsNatera sponsored 25 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Nursing. Natera develops cell-free DNA testing technology for genetic disease screening and cancer monitoring.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration61
- Nursing34
- Patient Services & Wellbeing34
- Partnerships & Business Development32
- Sales28
+177 roles across other teams
Open roles at Natera96 openBrowse 91 more roles at NateraApplyClinical Oncology SpecialistPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyMedical Science LiaisonSan Francisco, California · RemoteApplyRegional Director, Oncology SalesPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyClinical Lab Scientist ISan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySr PhlebotomistSpringfield, Missouri · On-site - 05
LotusWorks
Technical ServicesEngineeringScience24Green Card approvalsLotusWorks sponsored 24 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Specialized Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). LotusWorks provides technical operations, engineering, and maintenance services to science and technology industries.
Open roles by team
- Specialized Engineering29
- Engineering (Non-Software)28
- Quality Control21
- Electrical Engineering15
- Mechanical Engineering15
+90 roles across other teams
Open roles at LotusWorks52 openBrowse 47 more roles at LotusWorksApplyElectrical Commissioning LeadLehi, Utah · On-siteApplyCSA Superintendent/InspectorSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Quality and Commissioning EngineerNew Albany, Ohio · On-siteApplyTalent Acquisition SpecialistMedford, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyTechnical Program EngineerChandler, Arizona · On-site - 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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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
National LabBasic ScienceResearch21Green Card approvalsLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sponsored 21 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Laboratory Research and Biotech & Life Sciences. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory conducts fundamental scientific research in energy, environment, and life sciences for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Open roles by team
- Laboratory Research2
- Biotech & Life Sciences2
- Data Science1
- Cybersecurity1
- Human Resources1
+12 roles across other teams
Open roles at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory5 openSee all open roles at Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryApplyIC Design EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplyQuantum Computing Simulation Postdoctoral FellowSan Francisco Bay Area, California · HybridApplyBioinformaticist Research ScientistSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplyEnvironment, Health, and Safety Division DirectorSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplyCyber Security EngineerBerkeley, California · Hybrid - 07
Aurora Innovation
Autonomous SystemsAI ResearchEngineering20Green Card approvalsAurora Innovation sponsored 20 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Cybersecurity and Security Engineering. Aurora Innovation builds self-driving software and hardware systems for commercial trucking and passenger applications.
Open roles by team
- Cybersecurity32
- Security Engineering32
- Technical Product & Program Management20
- Project Management19
- Project & Program Management19
+193 roles across other teams
Open roles at Aurora Innovation72 openBrowse 67 more roles at Aurora InnovationApplySenior Manager Hardware Systems Applications EngineeringDallas, Texas · HybridApplyAssistant Risk ManagerSan Francisco, California · HybridApplyTruck Operations SpecialistPhoenix, Arizona · HybridApplyTactical Development Truck OperatorFort Worth, Texas · HybridApplyStaff Technical Product & Program Manager, SecurityPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Hybrid See Green Card jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
PharmaceuticalsDrug ResearchScience17Green Card approvalsVertex Pharmaceuticals sponsored 17 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Compliance & Legal. Vertex Pharmaceuticals researches and commercializes medicines for serious diseases including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management40
- Compliance & Legal34
- Project Management27
- Compliance & Risk25
- Quality Control22
+241 roles across other teams
Open roles at Vertex Pharmaceuticals92 openBrowse 87 more roles at Vertex PharmaceuticalsApplyAssociate Director, HCP ExperienceBoston, Massachusetts · HybridApplySenior Manager, Logistics Performance & AnalyticsBoston, Massachusetts · HybridApplyGMP Operational Quality SpecialistBoston, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyDirector, Oracle ERPBoston, Massachusetts · HybridApplySupply Chain Senior ManagerBoston, Massachusetts · Hybrid - 09
10x Genomics
GenomicsInstrumentsResearch16Green Card approvals10x Genomics sponsored 16 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Laboratory Research and Biotech & Life Sciences. 10x Genomics creates instruments and software that enable single-cell and spatial genomics research.
Open roles by team
- Laboratory Research5
- Biotech & Life Sciences5
- Clinical Trials4
- Customer Success4
- Product Management4
+75 roles across other teams
Open roles at 10x Genomics21 openBrowse 16 more roles at 10x GenomicsApplyClinical Laboratory Scientist, General SupervisorPleasanton, California · On-siteApplySenior Compensation AnalystPleasanton, California · On-siteApplySenior Quality EngineerPleasanton, California · On-siteApplySenior Technical Program ManagerPleasanton, California · On-siteApplyHead of Data and Insights BusinessRemote · Hybrid - 10
Magic Leap
Spatial ComputingAR ResearchEngineering15Green Card approvalsMagic Leap sponsored 15 employees for green cards in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Specialized Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Magic Leap designs spatial computing hardware and software for enterprise augmented reality applications.
Open roles by team
- Specialized Engineering11
- Engineering (Non-Software)11
- Quality Control10
- Manufacturing Operations8
- Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering7
+20 roles across other teams
Open roles at Magic Leap15 openBrowse 10 more roles at Magic LeapApplySenior Material HandlerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyAssociate Industrial EngineerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyStaff Industrial EngineerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyStaff Process EngineerPlantation, Florida · On-siteApplySenior Equipment Engineering TechnicianAustin, Texas · 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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Which research organizations sponsor the most green cards?
Amgen sponsors the most, with 94 Green Card approvals in the last year, followed by Thermo Fisher Scientific (64) and WeRide (26). Across the 10 research organizations on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 322 Green Card approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.
Who qualifies for Green Card sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through an employer typically requires qualifying under EB-2 or EB-3 preference categories. EB-2 candidates need an advanced degree or demonstrated exceptional ability in their field. EB-3 skilled worker positions require at least two years of training or experience. In both cases, the employer must complete a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Applicants from India and China face longer waits due to per-country limits.
How much does it cost a company to sponsor a green card?
For an employment-based green card, the employer generally covers the PERM labor certification and the I-140 petition, which run into several thousand dollars plus legal fees; some later steps can fall to the employee. Government fees change periodically, so check the current figures before you rely on them.
How do I get Green Card sponsorship from a top sponsor?
To secure green card sponsorship from a top research employer, start by applying for positions that align with your qualifications at organizations with established sponsorship track records. Once hired, work with your employer's immigration team or counsel to begin the PERM labor certification process, which requires a supervised labor market test before the employer can file an I-140 petition with USCIS. After I-140 approval, you wait for your priority date to become current before adjusting status or completing consular processing.