Artificial Intelligence Scientist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Artificial Intelligence Scientists are among the most actively sponsored roles in the U.S. Employers routinely file H-1B petitions for this title, and the specialty occupation requirement is straightforwardly met by a master's or PhD in computer science, machine learning, or a closely related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,994+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type73% On-site
Salary Range$159K – $464K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsIntuit

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Intuit
Principal AI Scientist
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Intuit
New 3h ago
Principal AI Scientist
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$237,000/yr - $352,500/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Gusto
Staff Applied AI Scientist
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Gusto
New 16h ago
Staff Applied AI Scientist
Gusto
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$245,000/yr - $321,000/yr
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
None
1,001-5,000

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Apple
Sr Applied AI Scientist
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Apple
Added 1w ago
Sr Applied AI Scientist
Apple
Cupertino, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Analytics
$181,100/yr - $318,400/yr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Mulligan Funding, LLC
Staff Applied AI Scientist
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Mulligan Funding, LLC
Added 1w ago
Staff Applied AI Scientist
Mulligan Funding, LLC
San Diego, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compliance & Legal
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
$180,000/yr - $250,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Master's
51-200

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NVIDIA
AI Scientist
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NVIDIA
Added 3w ago
AI Scientist
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Robotics Engineering
Data Science
$168,000/yr - $264,500/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Artificial Intelligence Scientist

Target employers with a history of H-1B filings for AI roles

Companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon file hundreds of H-1B petitions annually for AI Scientist roles. Filtering by employers with consistent LCA filings for this title significantly improves your odds of finding a genuine sponsor.

Lead with published research when approaching employers

Sponsors for AI Scientist roles respond strongly to peer-reviewed publications, conference papers at NeurIPS or ICML, and open-source contributions. These signal the specialized expertise that justifies sponsorship over a domestic candidate.

A master's degree is the floor, a PhD opens more doors

Most H-1B petitions for AI Scientist roles cite a master's or PhD in a quantitative field. A bachelor's degree alone makes specialty occupation harder to establish, especially at research-focused labs and enterprise AI teams.

Understand the H-1B lottery timeline before you apply

H-1B registration opens in March, with selection in late March and petitions filed by June 30. Most AI Scientist roles require cap-subject H-1B sponsorship, so aligning your job search to this calendar matters significantly.

Cap-exempt employers can hire you outside the lottery

Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year with no lottery. These are worth targeting if you miss the annual cap cycle.

Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring AI roles

Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, so you can browse AI Scientist openings from employers with documented H-1B filing histories rather than guessing which companies will actually sponsor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artificial Intelligence Scientist a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes AI Scientist roles as specialty occupations because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, typically computer science, machine learning, statistics, or electrical engineering. Research-oriented AI roles with a PhD requirement are among the stronger H-1B petition categories, facing relatively low RFE rates compared to generalist tech titles.

Do I need a PhD to get sponsored as an AI Scientist?

Not always, but it depends heavily on the employer and role type. Applied AI Scientist positions at product companies often accept a strong master's degree plus relevant research experience. Pure research scientist roles at labs, including those at large tech companies, frequently require a PhD. If your degree is a master's, pairing it with publications or a strong research portfolio materially strengthens the petition.

How competitive is the H-1B lottery for AI Scientists?

AI Scientists enter the same lottery as all other H-1B cap-subject workers. In FY2025, the overall selection rate was approximately 25%. However, candidates with an advanced U.S. degree (master's or PhD from a U.S. institution) get two chances at selection, first in the master's cap pool, then in the general pool, which meaningfully improves overall odds.

Can I get sponsored as an AI Scientist without going through the H-1B lottery?

Yes, through a few paths. Universities and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round. The O-1A visa is another option for AI Scientists who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through publications, awards, peer review, or significant contributions to the field. Some candidates on F-1 OPT also continue working while their employer files in the next lottery cycle.

Where can I find AI Scientist jobs that explicitly offer visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship. You can browse AI Scientist roles filtered by employers with H-1B filing history, which removes the guesswork of reaching out to companies that won't actually sponsor. Most general job boards don't surface this information reliably, making sponsorship-specific platforms significantly more efficient for this search.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Artificial Intelligence Scientist jobs?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.

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