New Grad Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

There are 677+ new grad positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT. Top hiring companies include Cleveland Clinic, Walmart, & BAYADA Home Health Care, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $27K – $34K.

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Overview

Open Jobs677+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type94% On-site
Salary Range$27K – $34K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsCleveland Clinic

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Cleveland Clinic
New Grad RN Resident
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Cleveland Clinic
New 1h ago
New Grad RN Resident
Cleveland Clinic
Mayfield Hts, Ohio
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$33/hr - $53/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
New Grad RN- Pediatric & Neonatal ICU
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Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
New 5h ago
New Grad RN- Pediatric & Neonatal ICU
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35.02/hr - $35.02/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
New Grad RN Residency Program
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
New 10h ago
New Grad RN Residency Program
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$48/hr - $51/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Mercy
New Grad Nursing - Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency Program
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Mercy
New 16h ago
New Grad Nursing - Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency Program
Mercy
St Louis, Missouri
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mary Washington Healthcare
New Grad RN
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Mary Washington Healthcare
New 20h ago
New Grad RN
Mary Washington Healthcare
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
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Bachelor's

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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in New Grad

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.

Don't limit your geography to major tech hubs

While Silicon Valley, New York, and Seattle have the most sponsorship-eligible companies, employers in cities like Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver face less competition for international talent. Large corporations headquartered in mid-sized cities, such as Target (Minneapolis), UPS (Atlanta), or Lockheed Martin (Bethesda), may offer faster hiring timelines and less competitive applicant pools.

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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.

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 for extraordinary ability, L-1 if you can transfer through a company with overseas offices, or TN 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.

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