Top 10 Retail Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 retail companies hiring OPT students include Walgreens, Walmart, and Abercrombie & Fitch, spanning grocery, general merchandise, specialty retail, and home improvement. Migrate Mate is tracking 3,360 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students on OPT, retail offers a wide range of degree-relevant roles in merchandising, supply chain, data analytics, and corporate operations without requiring any employer filing.
Which retail companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Walgreens
Pharmacy RetailHealth & BeautyOperationsWalgreens has 1,878 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any retail company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Pharmacy. Walgreens operates a national chain of pharmacy and health and beauty retail stores.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration1,541
- Pharmacy1,533
- Allied Health1,533
- Nursing1,307
- Customer Service & Support499
+1,677 roles across other teams
Open roles at Walgreens1,878 openSee all 1,878+ Walgreens OPT jobsApplyLicense Specialist SrDeerfield, Illinois · On-siteApplyHealthcare Services PharmacistMelbourne, Florida · On-siteApplyPharmacistMadison, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyCategory ManagerDeerfield, Illinois · On-siteApplyDistrict Pharmacy SupervisorAlbuquerque, New Mexico · On-site - 02
Walmart
General MerchandiseGrocerySupply ChainWalmart has 356 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Pharmacy. Walmart runs the largest network of general merchandise and grocery stores in the United States.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration261
- Pharmacy236
- Nursing219
- Allied Health216
- Software Engineering75
+338 roles across other teams
Open roles at Walmart356 openSee all 356+ Walmart OPT jobsApplyStaff PharmacistSebastian, Florida · On-siteApplyStocking 1 CoachFountain, Colorado · On-siteApplyManager, TaxBentonville, Arkansas · On-siteApplyPharmacy ManagerNew London, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyPrincipal, Software EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-site - 03
Abercrombie & Fitch
Apparel RetailBrand MarketingMerchandisingAbercrombie & Fitch has 355 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Human Resources and Customer Service & Support. Abercrombie & Fitch designs and sells casual apparel and accessories through its global retail brands.
Open roles by team
- Human Resources321
- Customer Service & Support320
- Sales314
- Project & Program Management295
- Account Management37
+203 roles across other teams
Open roles at Abercrombie & Fitch355 openSee all 355+ Abercrombie & Fitch OPT jobsApplyAssociate Franchise Account ManagerNew Albany, Ohio · On-siteApplyAgent, Asset ProtectionRemote · On-siteApplyAgent/Investigator, Asset ProtectionSpringfield, Illinois · On-siteApplyAssociate Analyst, ForecastingNew Albany, Ohio · On-siteApplyAssistant ManagerWauwatosa, Wisconsin · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 4,500+ OPT jobs- 04
Kroger
Grocery RetailSupply ChainData AnalyticsKroger has 215 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Healthcare Administration and Pharmacy. Kroger operates one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States.
Open roles by team
- Healthcare Administration184
- Pharmacy160
- Allied Health153
- Nursing108
- Customer Service & Support60
+131 roles across other teams
Open roles at Kroger215 openSee all 215+ Kroger OPT jobsApplyProduction SupervisorDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplyOrganized Retail Crime InvestigatorDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplyFACILITY ENGINEERING ENERGY ENGINEERBlue Ash, Ohio · On-siteApplyMFG SAFETY/RC MANAGERIrving, Texas · On-siteApplyStaff PharmacistMount Vernon, Ohio · On-site - 05
Target
General MerchandiseData AnalyticsMerchandisingTarget has 152 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Human Resources. Target is a general merchandise retailer selling apparel, electronics, groceries, and home goods.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support84
- Human Resources77
- Sales75
- Warehouse & Logistics58
- Account Management46
+355 roles across other teams
Open roles at Target152 openSee all 152+ Target OPT jobsApplyAssociate DesignerMinneapolis, Minnesota · On-siteApplyExecutive Team Leader Human ResourcesFarmington, New Mexico · On-siteApplyExecutive Team Leader General Merchandise and Food SalesCincinnati, Ohio · On-siteApplySr Manager Supply Chain SafetyMinneapolis, Minnesota · HybridApplyExecutive Team Leader Food & Beverage SalesNewport, Kentucky · 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
Ulta
Beauty RetailSalon ServicesMerchandisingUlta has 151 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Account Management. Ulta Beauty sells cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and salon services through its specialty retail stores.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support136
- Account Management91
- Project & Program Management90
- Retail Banking & Branch Management89
- Sales77
+160 roles across other teams
Open roles at Ulta151 openSee all 151+ Ulta OPT jobsApplyOperations ManagerDe Witt, New York · On-siteApplySales ManagerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyBRG & DEI Experiences SpecialistBolingbrook, Illinois · On-siteApplyGeneral ManagerBullhead City, Arizona · On-siteApplySr Analyst Capacity ManagementBolingbrook, Illinois · Hybrid - 07
Kohl's
Department StoreMerchandisingMarketingKohl's has 77 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Human Resources. Kohl's is a department store retailer selling apparel, footwear, home goods, and beauty products.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management53
- Human Resources46
- Account Management43
- Customer Service & Support43
- Customer Service42
+183 roles across other teams
Open roles at Kohl's77 openSee all 77+ Kohl's OPT jobsApplyMarketing TechnologistMenomonee Falls, Wisconsin · HybridApplyManager, MarTech Strategy, Capabilities & InnovationMenomonee Falls, Wisconsin · HybridApplySupervisor Distribution CenterSan Bernardino, California · On-siteApplyAssociate Reliability EngineerMenomonee Falls, Wisconsin · RemoteApplySenior Reliability EngineerMenomonee Falls, Wisconsin · Remote See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 4,500+ OPT jobs- 08
Circle K
Convenience RetailOperationsSupply ChainCircle K has 74 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Human Resources. Circle K operates a global network of convenience stores and fuel retail locations.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management41
- Human Resources32
- Business Operations29
- Customer Service & Support27
- Business Development26
+144 roles across other teams
Open roles at Circle K74 openSee all 74+ Circle K OPT jobsApplyRisk & Insurance CoordinatorRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyGeneral Liability & Litigation SpecialistRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyB2B Programs SpecialistRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyRestaurant District ManagerRoswell, Georgia · RemoteApplySenior Lease Accounting AnalystRaleigh, North Carolina · On-site - 09
Lane Bryant Brands Opco LLC
Apparel RetailMerchandisingStore OperationsLane Bryant Brands Opco LLC has 53 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Sales. Lane Bryant Brands operates plus-size women's apparel retail stores across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support52
- Sales49
- Hospitality & Guest Services20
- Account Management13
- Retail Banking & Branch Management6
+14 roles across other teams
Open roles at Lane Bryant Brands Opco LLC53 openSee all 53+ Lane Bryant Brands Opco LLC OPT jobsApplyAssistant Manager-ANNSan Antonio, Texas · On-siteApplySales Associate-ANNPlano, Texas · On-siteApplySales Lead-ANNAlpharetta, Georgia · On-siteApplySales Associate, Hagerstown Premium OutletHagerstown, Maryland · On-siteApplySales AssociateBellevue, Washington · On-site - 10
Faherty Brand
Apparel RetailSustainabilityBrand MarketingFaherty Brand has 49 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Sales. Faherty Brand designs and sells sustainable casual apparel through retail stores and direct-to-consumer channels.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support47
- Sales46
- Account Management21
- Retail Banking & Branch Management8
- Retail Banking Associate6
+23 roles across other teams
Open roles at Faherty Brand49 openSee all 49+ Faherty Brand OPT jobsApplySales Lead, Part-Time - Bleecker St.New York, New York · On-siteApplySales Associate, Part-Time - Prince StreetNew York, New York · On-siteApplySales Associate, Part-Time - Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, California · On-siteApplyOperations Associate - Prince StreetNew York, New York · On-siteApplySales Lead, Part-Time - JacksonvilleJacksonville, Florida · On-site
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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 1,878 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Walmart (356) and Abercrombie & Fitch (355). Across the 10 retail companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 3,360 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have completed at least one academic year at an accredited U.S. college or university are eligible for OPT. Work authorization lasts 12 months and must be used in a role directly related to the student's field of study. Students in STEM-designated programs may qualify for a 24-month extension, bringing the total to 36 months. Eligibility is tied to student status, not to any individual employer.
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?
OPT authorization is applied for by the student, not the employer. You first request a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official, then file Form I-765 with USCIS. Once your Employment Authorization Document is approved, you can begin working in a role related to your degree. The employer does not file any forms; they simply verify your authorization documents and hire you through their standard process.