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 July 21, 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
- 01
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 Account Management and Sales. Amgen discovers, develops, and manufactures biological medicines for serious illnesses including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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
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 Laboratory Research and Biotech & Life Sciences. 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
- 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 - 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 Specialized Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Brookhaven National Laboratory operates large-scale scientific facilities for research in nuclear and particle physics, materials science, and energy.
Open roles by team
- Specialized Engineering13
- Engineering (Non-Software)13
- Laboratory Research12
- Data Science11
- Software Engineering11
+86 roles across other teams
Open roles at Brookhaven National Laboratory32 openBrowse 27 more roles at Brookhaven National LaboratoryApplyPostdoctoral Research AssociateUpton, New York · On-siteApplyPostdoctoral AI Researcher in Power SystemsUpton, New York · On-siteApplySection Head, Electron-Ion Collider Technical DivisionUpton, New York · On-siteApplyFacilities Enterprise Asset Management AnalystUpton, New York · On-siteApplyPostdoc Research AssociateUpton, 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 Project & Program Management and Partnerships & Business Development. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes analytical instruments, reagents, and laboratory equipment used in scientific research and clinical diagnostics worldwide.
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 - 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 Quality Control and Manufacturing Operations. Catalent Pharma Solutions provides drug formulation, development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Open roles by team
- Quality Control37
- Manufacturing Operations27
- Project & Program Management22
- Compliance & Legal19
- Project Management17
+225 roles across other teams
Open roles at Catalent Pharma Solutions99 openBrowse 94 more roles at Catalent Pharma SolutionsApplyAR&D Lab and Sample CoordinatorWinchester, Kentucky · On-siteApplyMogul Operator IGreendale, Indiana · On-siteApplyManager, Commercial OperationsKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplySite Deviation InvestigatorGreendale, Indiana · On-siteApplyProduction TechnicianGreendale, Indiana · 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 Project & Program Management 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
- 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 - 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. WeRide develops autonomous driving technology and software for robotaxi, robovan, and street-sweeper 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 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 Technical Product & Program Management. 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 Engineering169
- Technical Product & Program Management109
- Data Science & Analytics93
- Data Science81
- Project & Program Management80
+1,215 roles across other teams
Open roles at Anthropic402 openBrowse 397 more roles at AnthropicApplyStaff Software Engineer, Data InfrastructureSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyLead, Frontier Red Team (Cyber)San Francisco, California · On-siteApplyData Science, Finance & StrategySan Francisco, California · HybridApplyData Center ArchitectSan Francisco Bay Area · On-siteApplyDirector, Investor RelationsSan 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 Accounting and Business Analysis. Corteva Agriscience develops agricultural seeds, crop protection products, and digital tools to improve farm productivity and sustainability.
Open roles by team
- Accounting10
- Business Analysis10
- Project Management10
- Project & Program Management10
- Tax7
+15 roles across other teams
Open roles at Corteva Agriscience10 openBrowse 8 more roles at Corteva AgriscienceApplySAP Business Process ExpertDes Moines, Iowa · On-siteApplySAP 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 Laboratory Research and Biotech & Life Sciences. Frontage Laboratories provides contract research and analytical testing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology drug developers.
Open roles by team
- Laboratory Research14
- Biotech & Life Sciences12
- Clinical Trials & Medical Research10
- Clinical Trials9
- Business Development5
+58 roles across other teams
Open roles at Frontage Laboratories30 openBrowse 25 more roles at Frontage LaboratoriesApplyAutomation and Instrumentation SpecialistExton, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyManager, Business Development-BioAnalytical & Biologics ServicesExton, Pennsylvania · RemoteApplyStudy CoordinatorChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior Histology TechnicianChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyAssociate ScientistExton, 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. The selection rules and the filing costs have both changed recently, so check where things stand before you plan around either.
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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.