Published April 5, 2026 · Updated quarterly
Companies That Sponsor H1B Visas in 2026
There are 787 companies in our database that have sponsored H1B visas, with a total of 141,363 applications. The overall approval rate is 1.0%. Here are the 50 most active H1B sponsors ranked by our Sponsorship Score.
Top 50 H1B Sponsors
How to Read the Sponsorship Score
Our Sponsorship Score (0-100, A-F) evaluates employers on four dimensions:
- Approval rate (40%) — What percentage of applications are certified? Higher is better.
- Wage vs. prevailing wage (30%) — Does the company pay above or below the DOL prevailing wage? Above-market pay indicates genuine demand.
- Volume consistency (20%) — Does the company sponsor regularly, or is it sporadic?
- Denial rate (10%, inverted) — A high denial rate suggests compliance issues.
Tech Companies Dominate — But Not All Are Equal
Technology companies account for the majority of H1B sponsorship. However, quality varies enormously. Some tech giants offer above-market wages and near-100% approval rates, while IT staffing firms often pay at or below prevailing wage with higher denial rates.
When evaluating a potential employer, look beyond whether they sponsor. Check their approval rate, average wage, and how it compares to prevailing wages for your role. Our full ranking provides these details for every employer in our database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Search our database of 787 H1B sponsors by company name, role, or city. Each company profile shows sponsorship history, approval rates, and wages. The full list above shows the 50 most active sponsors.
The overall H1B approval rate across all employers is approximately 1%. However, rates vary by employer — top companies have 95-100% approval rates while some staffing firms fall below 70%.
Technology companies like major FAANG companies, finance firms, and pharmaceutical companies tend to pay the highest H1B wages. Check our highest-paying ranking to see specific companies and their average wage offers.
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