Top 10 Research Organizations Sponsoring H-1B Visas
The top 10 research organizations sponsoring H-1B visas include Amgen, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Brookhaven National Laboratory, spanning science and research employers from biotechnology and pharmaceutical development to artificial intelligence and nonprofit scientific institutes. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 454 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For candidates in specialty occupations, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means the organization has demonstrated a consistent pattern of filing Labor Condition Applications with the DOL and I-129 petitions with USCIS on behalf of international researchers and scientists.
Which research organizations 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
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Amgen
BiotechnologyDrug DiscoveryOncology117H-1B approvalsAmgen had 117 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any research organization on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Data Science & Analytics. Amgen discovers, develops, and manufactures biological medicines for serious illnesses including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research14
- Data Science & Analytics5
- Sales4
- Manufacturing Operations4
- Account Management4
+26 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amgen16 openSee all Amgen H-1B jobsApplyManager Global Product Supply PlanningTS, IN · On-siteApplySenior RNA ChemistThousand Oaks, California · HybridApplySenior Oncology SpecialistFresno, California · On-siteApplyGlobal Pharmacovigilance Safety, Senior ManagerRemote · RemoteApplySenior Process EngineerHolly Springs, North Carolina · On-site - 02
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
National LabEnergy SciencePhysics68H-1B approvalsLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory had 68 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Data Science & Analytics. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory conducts unclassified scientific research across energy, computing, and physical sciences for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research17
- Data Science & Analytics11
- Cybersecurity6
- Software Engineering5
- Engineering (Non-Software)4
+27 roles across other teams
Open roles at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory17 openSee all Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory H-1B jobsApplyDirector/Manager of Foundation RelationsSan Francisco Bay Area, California · HybridApplyPostdoctoral FellowshipsSan Francisco Bay Area, California · HybridApplyAI Cell Physiology Modeling Postdoctoral FellowSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplyPostdoctoral Scholar - Thermodynamic ComputingSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplyNetwork Engineer, Platform, Automation & HPC/AISan Francisco Bay Area, California · Hybrid - 03
Brookhaven National Laboratory
National LabParticle PhysicsMaterials Science53H-1B approvalsBrookhaven National Laboratory had 53 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and AI & Machine Learning. Brookhaven National Laboratory operates large-scale scientific facilities for research in nuclear and particle physics, materials science, and energy.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research9
- AI & Machine Learning6
- Data Science & Analytics4
- Project & Program Management4
- Software Engineering4
+8 roles across other teams
Open roles at Brookhaven National Laboratory8 openSee all Brookhaven National Laboratory H-1B jobsApplyTES Beamline ScientistUpton, New York · On-siteApplyQuantum Information Science Postdoctoral Research AssociateUpton, New York · On-siteApplySenior Electrical EngineerUpton, New York · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerUpton, New York · On-siteApplyPostDoc – Machine LearningUpton, New York · On-site Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Life SciencesLab EquipmentDiagnostics49H-1B approvalsThermo Fisher Scientific had 49 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Business Development and Project & Program Management. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes analytical instruments, reagents, and laboratory equipment used in scientific research and clinical diagnostics worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Business Development612
- Project & Program Management591
- Manufacturing Operations447
- Sales297
- Science & Research290
+2,828 roles across other teams
Open roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific1,191 openSee all 1,191+ Thermo Fisher Scientific H-1B jobsApplyTeam Leader, Customer SiteSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyElectrical EngineerTewksbury, Massachusetts · On-siteApplySystems Analyst IICharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyInventory Management Specialist IIAndover, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyIndirect Tax AnalystPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site - 05
Catalent Pharma Solutions
PharmaDrug DevelopmentManufacturing36H-1B approvalsCatalent Pharma Solutions had 36 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Science & Research. Catalent Pharma Solutions provides drug formulation, development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations91
- Science & Research40
- Project & Program Management30
- Engineering (Non-Software)29
- Compliance & Legal18
+127 roles across other teams
Open roles at Catalent Pharma Solutions101 openSee all 101+ Catalent Pharma Solutions H-1B jobsApplyTechnician II, Central ServicesHarmans, Maryland · On-siteApplyCost AccountantManassas, Virginia · On-siteApplyAssociate Project ManagerGreenville, North Carolina · On-siteApplyCommercial Account ManagerGreenville, North Carolina · On-siteApplyScientist, Quality ControlSaint Petersburg, Florida · 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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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
PharmaceuticalsRare DiseaseDrug Discovery33H-1B approvalsVertex Pharmaceuticals had 33 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Compliance & Legal. Vertex Pharmaceuticals discovers and develops medicines for serious diseases, with a primary focus on cystic fibrosis and other rare conditions.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research33
- Compliance & Legal19
- Project & Program Management15
- Manufacturing Operations12
- Healthcare Administration11
+39 roles across other teams
Open roles at Vertex Pharmaceuticals39 openSee all 39+ Vertex Pharmaceuticals H-1B jobsApplySenior Research AssociateSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyManager, Disease Strategy FinanceBoston, Massachusetts · HybridApplyExecutive AssistantBoston, Massachusetts · HybridApplyAssociate Director, External InnovationBoston, Massachusetts · HybridApplyPain Territory Account ManagerCalifornia · On-site - 07
WeRide
Autonomous VehiclesAI ResearchRobotics28H-1B approvalsWeRide had 28 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. WeRide develops autonomous driving technology and software for robotaxi, robovan, and street-sweeper applications.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering9
- Data Science & Analytics6
- Engineering (Non-Software)6
- Cloud & DevOps3
- Human Resources2
+11 roles across other teams
Open roles at WeRide10 openSee all WeRide H-1B jobsApplyApplication EngineerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyMotion Planning EngineerEmeryville, California · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerEmeryville, California · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerEmeryville, California · On-siteApplyPerception EngineerEmeryville, California · On-site See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Anthropic
AI SafetyMachine LearningResearch25H-1B approvalsAnthropic had 25 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Anthropic is an AI safety company that researches and develops large language models including the Claude family of AI assistants.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering228
- Data Science & Analytics216
- Technical Program Management120
- Project & Program Management106
- Cybersecurity83
+629 roles across other teams
Open roles at Anthropic321 openSee all 321+ Anthropic H-1B jobsApplyApplied AI, Research EngineerNew York, New York · HybridApplySales Strategy, Operational ExcellenceSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySafeguards Enforcement LeadWashington, Washington DC · HybridApplySafeguards Enforcement AnalystNew York City Metropolitan Area · HybridApplyResearch Manager, Biological SafetySan Francisco, California · On-site - 09
Corteva Agriscience
AgricultureCrop ScienceBiotechnology24H-1B approvalsCorteva Agriscience had 24 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Finance. Corteva Agriscience develops agricultural seeds, crop protection products, and digital tools to improve farm productivity and sustainability.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management4
- Finance2
- Accounting2
- Business Analysis2
- Tax1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Corteva Agriscience1 openSee all Corteva Agriscience H-1B jobsApplySAP Business Process Expert – TreasuryWilmington, Delaware · On-site - 10
Frontage Laboratories
Contract ResearchPharmaAnalytical Testing21H-1B approvalsFrontage Laboratories had 21 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Science & Research and Business Development. Frontage Laboratories provides contract research and analytical testing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology drug developers.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research58
- Business Development10
- Compliance & Legal6
- Allied Health5
- Project & Program Management5
+35 roles across other teams
Open roles at Frontage Laboratories35 openSee all 35+ Frontage Laboratories H-1B jobsApplyStudy Setup & Specimen CoordinatorExton, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyResearch TechnicianChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyDirector BGC OperationsExton, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyAdministrative and Shipping CoordinatorExton, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySpecimen ProcessorExton, Pennsylvania · 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 research organizations sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Amgen sponsors the most, with 117 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (68) and Brookhaven National Laboratory (53). Across the 10 research organizations on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 454 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 normally requires at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a directly related academic field. The sponsoring employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS on the candidate's behalf. H-1B status is issued for three years, extendable to six, and allows dual intent, meaning holders can pursue permanent residence while maintaining H-1B status.
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?
Securing H-1B sponsorship starts with finding an employer willing to file on your behalf, which means targeting organizations with an established pattern of H-1B filings, such as research institutions and science-sector companies. Once you have a job offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then an I-129 petition with USCIS. H-1B is subject to an annual cap and a lottery selection process; the rules governing selection and associated costs have changed recently, so review the current requirements before your employer files.