Top 10 Retail Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas
The top 10 retail companies sponsoring H-1B visas include eBay, Chewy, and Safeway, spanning e-commerce platforms, specialty retailers, grocery chains, and fashion brands. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 264 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. H-1B sponsorship at retail employers typically covers specialty occupation roles in technology, data, supply chain, and corporate functions, where a bachelor's degree in a directly related field is required.
Which retail companies 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
eBay
E-CommerceTechnologyProduct98H-1B approvalseBay had 98 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any retail company on this list. Its current openings concentrate in Consulting & Strategy and Project & Program Management. eBay operates a global online marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers.
Open roles by team
- Consulting & Strategy8
- Project & Program Management4
- Business Analysis2
- Business Development2
- Human Resources1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at eBay2 openSee all eBay H-1B jobsApplyDirector, Category ManagementSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyDirector, Corporate StrategySan Jose, California · On-site - 02
Chewy
E-CommercePet RetailTechnology41H-1B approvalsChewy had 41 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Nursing. Chewy sells pet food, supplies, and pharmacy products through its online retail platform.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management54
- Nursing53
- Animal Care38
- Software Engineering33
- Warehouse & Logistics31
+359 roles across other teams
Open roles at Chewy156 openSee all 156+ Chewy H-1B jobsApplyManager, Perishable Food Safety Program ManagerReno, Nevada · On-siteApplySr. PM, EHS & Security – Systems and DataBelton, Missouri · On-siteApplySr Asset Protection ManagerJessup, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyFunctional Developer II – Oracle ERP FinancePlantation, Florida · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer IBoston, Massachusetts · On-site - 03
Safeway
GroceryRetail OpsTechnology35H-1B approvalsSafeway had 35 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Pharmacy and Allied Health. Safeway operates a national chain of grocery and pharmacy stores across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Pharmacy141
- Allied Health140
- Healthcare Administration138
- Customer Service & Support106
- Nursing68
+436 roles across other teams
Open roles at Safeway267 openSee all 267+ Safeway H-1B jobsApplyAssistant Store DirectorGrants Pass, Oregon · On-siteApplyPharmacy TechnicianFalcon, Colorado · On-siteApplyMaintenance TechnicianDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplyStore AdministratorWindsor, Colorado · On-siteApplyFloral ManagerBurien, Washington · On-site Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
Find 410,000+ H-1B jobs- 04
Nordstrom
Fashion RetailE-CommerceCorporate24H-1B approvalsNordstrom had 24 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Sales. Nordstrom is a fashion retailer selling apparel, shoes, and accessories through stores and online.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support142
- Sales122
- Project & Program Management66
- Skilled Trades47
- Warehouse & Logistics45
+362 roles across other teams
Open roles at Nordstrom260 openSee all 260+ Nordstrom H-1B jobsApplyOperations ManagerDubuque, Iowa · On-siteApplyManager - Inventory ControlAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyConciergeSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyAssistant DesignerSeattle, Washington · HybridApplyBeauty Counter ManagerJacksonville, Florida · On-site - 05
Gap
ApparelBrandTechnology23H-1B approvalsGap had 23 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Human Resources. Gap designs and sells casual apparel under the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support25
- Human Resources24
- Sales19
- Project & Program Management15
- Business Operations13
+45 roles across other teams
Open roles at Gap31 openSee all 31+ Gap H-1B jobsApplyGeneral ManagerBend, Oregon · On-siteApplyAssistant Manager, Product OperationsOak Brook, Illinois · On-siteApplyProcurement ClerkBaxley, Georgia · On-siteApplySenior PlannerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyTextile Print DesignerNew York, New York · 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.
- 06
StubHub
MarketplaceE-CommerceEngineering15H-1B approvalsStubHub had 15 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Consulting & Strategy and Business Analysis. StubHub is an online ticket marketplace for live events including sports, concerts, and theater.
Open roles by team
- Consulting & Strategy4
- Business Analysis1
- Product Management1
- Business Operations1
- Project & Program Management1
Open roles at StubHub2 openSee all StubHub H-1B jobsApplySenior Product ManagerNew York, New York · HybridApplyStrategy & Analytics ManagerNew York, New York · Hybrid - 07
Whatnot
Live CommerceE-CommerceEngineering8H-1B approvalsWhatnot had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Software Engineering. Whatnot is a live-stream shopping platform for collectibles, trading cards, and consumer goods.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics115
- Software Engineering102
- Marketing44
- Product Management36
- Project & Program Management36
+336 roles across other teams
Open roles at Whatnot174 openSee all 174+ Whatnot H-1B jobsApplySoftware EngineerNew York, New York · RemoteApplySenior Product DesignerSeattle, Washington · HybridApplySoftware Engineer, Data FoundationsLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyLitigation, Trust & Risk CounselLos Angeles, California · RemoteApplyiOS EngineerSeattle, Washington · Hybrid See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Crocs
FootwearConsumer GoodsTechnology7H-1B approvalsCrocs had 7 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Marketing. Crocs designs and sells casual footwear and accessories globally through retail and digital channels.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management31
- Marketing27
- Consulting & Strategy15
- Sales14
- Warehouse & Logistics12
+141 roles across other teams
Open roles at Crocs56 openSee all 56+ Crocs H-1B jobsApplySr. Director, Global Creative StudioBroomfield, Colorado · HybridApplyManager, CollectiblesBroomfield, Colorado · HybridApplyStore ManagerWilliamsburg, Virginia · On-siteApplySr. Global Supply PlannerBroomfield, Colorado · HybridApplyLegal Counsel, Employment LawBroomfield, Colorado · Hybrid - 09
Etsy
MarketplaceE-CommerceEngineering7H-1B approvalsEtsy had 7 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and AI & Machine Learning. Etsy operates an online marketplace focused on handmade, vintage, and creative goods.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics2
- AI & Machine Learning2
- Technical Program Management2
- Software Engineering1
Open roles at Etsy1 openSee all Etsy H-1B jobsApplySenior Staff Machine Learning EngineerBrooklyn, New York · Hybrid - 10
Oakley
SportswearConsumer GoodsDesign6H-1B approvalsOakley had 6 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. Its current openings concentrate in Sales and Customer Service & Support. Oakley designs performance eyewear, apparel, and footwear for sports and outdoor use.
Open roles by team
- Sales34
- Customer Service & Support34
- Account Management31
- Manufacturing Operations13
- Retail Banking & Branch Management13
+49 roles across other teams
Open roles at Oakley47 openSee all 47+ Oakley H-1B jobsApplySr Manager - SAP TechnologyFoothill Ranch, California · On-siteApplySales SupervisorMiami, Florida · On-siteApplyLicensed OpticianCabazon, California · On-siteApplyTeam Lead- Quality AuditorFoothill Ranch, California · On-siteApplyProduct EngineerFoothill Ranch, California · 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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Find 410,000+ H-1B jobsRetail H-1B Sponsors: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor the most H-1B visas?
eBay sponsors the most, with 98 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Chewy (41) and Safeway (35). Across the 10 retail companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 264 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 qualifying specialty occupation, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Common qualifying roles in retail companies include software engineers, data scientists, supply chain analysts, and financial analysts. The candidate's degree must correspond to the specific position. The employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS on the candidate's behalf.
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?
To pursue H-1B sponsorship, secure a job offer from a retail employer willing to sponsor, as the employer initiates the entire process. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS. Because H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap, selection occurs through a registration process whose rules and associated costs have changed recently, so candidates should review the current USCIS guidelines before planning timelines.