New Grad Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
New graduates face a unique visa sponsorship landscape in the U.S. If you're on F-1 status, you'll typically start with OPT (or STEM OPT if your degree qualifies) while employers decide whether to sponsor your H-1B visa. Many large companies and some mid-size firms sponsor new grads, but you'll need to be strategic since not every employer wants to take on the cost and uncertainty of the H-1B lottery. Start your job search early and be upfront about your sponsorship needs to avoid wasting time on roles that won't support it. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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07/27/2026
Launch Your Nursing Career: Make a Meaningful Impact in Acute Care Nephrology
Are you a recent nursing graduate looking to build a strong clinical foundation? DaVita is seeking dedicated new grad RNs to provide specialized dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions.
This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you’ll work directly with patients in the ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units. If you are eager to learn, adapt quickly, and start your career on the front lines of critical care, we will give you the training and tools you need to succeed.
Locations/Required Travel: Battle Creek & Marshall, MI
Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time
What You’ll Do:
- Develop Advanced Skills: Learn to deliver complex inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis.
- Work as a Team: Collaborate alongside experienced hospital teams and DaVita clinical mentors who are invested in your growth.
- Master Patient Care: Monitor patients, adjust treatments, and ensure quality outcomes in high-acuity settings.
- Lead with Confidence: Learn to support and oversee patient care with the help of Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).
- Embrace the Pace: Build confidence and adaptability in a dynamic hospital environment where no two days are the same.
What to Expect:
- Comprehensive Paid Training: No prior nursing or dialysis experience is required! We provide a robust, hands-on training program designed specifically to support your transition from the classroom to clinical practice.
- Broad Clinical Exposure: Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between local facilities to maximize your learning.
- Dynamic Scheduling: Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays. Daily schedules change based on patient needs, offering a dynamic work environment.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (or recently graduated and preparing to take the NCLEX).
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
- A strong desire to learn, grow, and thrive in an acute care setting.
- Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available).
What We Offer:
- Career Growth: Unmatched career development, continuing education, and training opportunities to help you advance as a nurse.
- Top-Tier Program: Be part of a Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.
- Work-Life Support: Paid time off, PTO cash-out, and comprehensive family support including parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, and Headspace.
- Extras: Pet insurance and more!
Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care. Start your nursing journey with us and apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
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Posting Date
07/27/2026
Launch Your Nursing Career: Make a Meaningful Impact in Acute Care Nephrology
Are you a recent nursing graduate looking to build a strong clinical foundation? DaVita is seeking dedicated new grad RNs to provide specialized dialysis care in a hospital setting for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney conditions.
This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you’ll work directly with patients in the ICU, CCU, ED, and other acute care units. If you are eager to learn, adapt quickly, and start your career on the front lines of critical care, we will give you the training and tools you need to succeed.
Locations/Required Travel: Battle Creek & Marshall, MI
Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time
What You’ll Do:
- Develop Advanced Skills: Learn to deliver complex inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis.
- Work as a Team: Collaborate alongside experienced hospital teams and DaVita clinical mentors who are invested in your growth.
- Master Patient Care: Monitor patients, adjust treatments, and ensure quality outcomes in high-acuity settings.
- Lead with Confidence: Learn to support and oversee patient care with the help of Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).
- Embrace the Pace: Build confidence and adaptability in a dynamic hospital environment where no two days are the same.
What to Expect:
- Comprehensive Paid Training: No prior nursing or dialysis experience is required! We provide a robust, hands-on training program designed specifically to support your transition from the classroom to clinical practice.
- Broad Clinical Exposure: Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between local facilities to maximize your learning.
- Dynamic Scheduling: Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays. Daily schedules change based on patient needs, offering a dynamic work environment.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (or recently graduated and preparing to take the NCLEX).
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
- A strong desire to learn, grow, and thrive in an acute care setting.
- Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available).
What We Offer:
- Career Growth: Unmatched career development, continuing education, and training opportunities to help you advance as a nurse.
- Top-Tier Program: Be part of a Joint Commission-accredited inpatient program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.
- Work-Life Support: Paid time off, PTO cash-out, and comprehensive family support including parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, and Headspace.
- Extras: Pet insurance and more!
Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care. Start your nursing journey with us and apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
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Use campus recruiting as your primary sponsorship channel
Large companies that participate in campus recruiting at your university have already budgeted for international hires and have standardized their sponsorship processes. These structured pipelines - including career fairs, on-campus interviews, and rotational programs - are the highest-probability path to sponsorship for new graduates.
Maximize your STEM OPT runway if eligible
STEM-designated degrees provide up to 36 months of post-graduation work authorization through OPT and STEM OPT. This extended period allows you to prove your value to an employer, attempt the H-1B lottery up to three times, and build professional experience that strengthens your long-term immigration case.
Apply to rotational and leadership development programs
Programs at companies like Google, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and Capital One are designed for new graduates and commonly include visa sponsorship. These multi-year programs provide structured career development and give the employer a clear framework for transitioning you from OPT to H-1B status.
Build relationships with employers during internships
An internship or co-op with a company during your studies is the strongest predictor of receiving a full-time sponsored offer. Employers who have already invested in training you and observed your work firsthand are significantly more likely to sponsor your visa than companies hiring you for the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do new graduates find visa sponsorship jobs in the U.S.?
The most reliable pathway is through campus recruiting at your university, where employers who regularly sponsor international graduates participate in job fairs, information sessions, and on-campus interviews. Use your university's career center to identify employers with international hiring track records. Additionally, focus on industries with high sponsorship rates: technology, consulting, finance, engineering, and healthcare are the most active sponsors of new graduates.
How to find New Grad jobs with visa sponsorship?
Finding new grad jobs with visa sponsorship requires targeting companies that regularly hire entry-level international talent. Focus on tech companies, consulting firms, and large corporations that frequently sponsor H-1B visa, OPT, or other work visas for recent graduates. Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for entry-level positions that explicitly mention visa sponsorship, as these employers are already prepared to support international candidates through the visa process.
When should I start looking for sponsorship-eligible jobs as a new grad?
Begin your job search at least nine to twelve months before graduation. Many large employers make offers during fall recruiting season for positions starting the following summer or fall. The H-1B registration period typically opens in early March, so employers need time to interview, extend offers, and prepare sponsorship paperwork well before this deadline.
Does my major affect my chances of getting sponsored as a new graduate?
Significantly. STEM majors (engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics) have the highest sponsorship rates and qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Business majors in finance and accounting also have strong sponsorship rates. Liberal arts and humanities graduates face a more competitive landscape, though specialized roles in areas like UX research or content strategy can still lead to sponsorship.
What if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery as a new grad?
If your degree is STEM-designated, you can remain on STEM OPT for up to 36 months total, giving you up to three lottery attempts. You can also explore cap-exempt employers (universities, nonprofits, research institutions), which do not require lottery selection. Other visa options include the O-1 visa for extraordinary ability, L-1 visa if you can transfer through a company with overseas offices, or TN visa status for Canadian and Mexican citizens.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored New Grad jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a new grad in New York will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.