The H-1B visa programme plays a key role in the U.S. job market, enabling companies to address labour shortages in specialized fields requiring foreign workers.

It was created to help tech firms in the United States address labor shortages, allowing them to temporarily hire nonimmigrant workers to fill roles related to areas like computer programming or engineering.

Today, the nation’s largest companies continue to use the H-1B visa program, gathering some of their employees from other countries to curate a workforce that matches their needs.

Here is a list of top U.S. companies that sponsored H-1B visas:

1. Amazon

As a leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, Amazon continues to expand its workforce globally. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, operating 11 employee resource groups and making significant contributions to social justice organizations. In 2024, Amazon had 9,265 H-1B visas approved.

2. Infosys

With a workforce of over 323,000, Infosys remains a dominant player in digital services and IT consulting. The company promotes cross-cultural collaboration through initiatives like Culture Chat. Infosys secured 8,140 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.

3. Cognizant

A major force in digital solutions, Cognizant employs over 340,000 professionals worldwide. Due to its global presence, the company has a strong history of H-1B sponsorship, receiving 6,321 approvals in 2024.

4. Google

As a tech giant with employees across six continents, Google continuously strengthens its diversity and inclusion efforts. In 2024, the company had 5,364 H-1B visa applications approved.

5. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

With over 601,000 employees worldwide, TCS is a global IT powerhouse. The company actively promotes inclusive hiring practices, particularly in Latin America, and had 5,274 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.

6. Meta

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, continues to attract global talent. In 2024, Meta had 4,844 H-1B visas approved.

7. Microsoft

A leader in software and cloud computing, Microsoft has been enhancing its diversity initiatives over the past decade. The company secured 4,725 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.

8. Apple

Apple has ramped up its diversity efforts, launching the $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative. The company had 3,873 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.

9. HCL Technologies

With offices in 60 countries and over 220,000 employees, HCL Technologies is a strong advocate for workplace inclusion. In 2024, HCL America had 2,953 H-1B visa approvals.

10. IBM

As one of the oldest names in tech, IBM continues to foster international talent. The company employs professionals from various global regions and had 2,906 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.

11. Cisco

A Silicon Valley staple, Cisco operates on a global scale, with over 90,000 employees worldwide. The company had 1,330 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.

12. Capgemini

A Paris-based IT leader with a strong global footprint, Capgemini employs more than 300,000 people across 50+ countries. In 2024, the company secured 2,795 H-1B visa approvals.

13. Accenture

Serving clients in over 120 countries, Accenture is a key player in IT consulting. The company had 2,157 H-1B visa approvals in 2024, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

14. Ernst & Young (EY)

A global consulting and auditing firm, EY is a champion of diversity and inclusion, earning international recognition for its efforts. The firm continues to support global hiring initiatives through H-1B visa sponsorship.

15. MobilityWare

A mobile gaming company known for its card and puzzle games, MobilityWare employs professionals across various fields and regularly sponsors H-1B visas for its workforce.

16. Oracle

Since its inception during the 1970s, cloud technology provider Oracle has become an international household name. Presenting an employee base that exceeds 160,000, the company hosts a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives and focuses on strengthening its international standing. Oracle is one of many tech powerhouses that sponsors H-1B visas, and received approval for 2,070 H-1B visas in 2024.

17. Capgemini

IT innovator Capgemini may not be a Silicon Valley original, but the Paris-based company has undoubtedly made an impact on the world’s tech scene. The company boasts over 300,000 employees across more than 50 countries, making it a global tech leader. In 2024, the company had 2,795 H-1B visas approved.

18. Qualcomm

Networking business Qualcomm has earned a reputation as one of the tech world’s most impactful companies. With over 170 offices in almost 30 countries, the company has begun amplifying its diversity and inclusion initiatives and has even established a Diversity Task Force to keep track of these measures. It received approval for 1,122 H-1B visas in 2024.

19. Accenture

IT services company Accenture has broadened its global reach since its founding in 1989. The company serves clients in more than 120 countries, making it a truly international organization. Accenture has a history of sponsoring H-1B visas, winning approvals for 2,157 visas in 2024, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

20. JPMorganChase

JPMorganChase serves clients in areas like investment banking, wealth management and financial technology. With a workforce covering 65 countries, JPMorganChase touts that 49 percent of global new hires are women and 58 percent of U.S. new hires are racially or ethnically diverse. The company supports its workforce with programs dedicated to employees who are Black, Hispanic or Latino, military veterans and living with disabilities. (The Nation)