The H-1B visa, a key pathway for U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialized fields, remains particularly popular among IT experts.
Many companies leverage this program to recruit skilled workers for roles in engineering, research, and software development.
The U.S. Congress has capped H-1B visa approvals at 65,000 annually, with an additional 20,000 reserved for applicants holding advanced degrees from American universities.
Top Employers for H-1B Approvals in 2025
According to data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Amazon led H-1B approvals in 2025, securing 9,265 approved applications. Other major employers include:
- Cognizant Technology Solutions – 6,321 approvals
- Google – 5,364 approvals
- Meta – 4,844 approvals
- Microsoft – 4,725 approvals
- Apple – 3,873 approvals
Other Major H-1B Sponsors
IBM Corporation – 2,906 approvals
Walmart Associates – 2,904 approvals
Capgemini America – 2,795 approvals
Intel Corporation – 2,520 approvals
Deloitte – 2,494 approvals
Amazon Web Services – 2,216 approvals
Accenture – 2,157 approvals
Oracle – 2,070 approvals
Ernst & Young US – 2,335 approvals
JPMorgan Chase – 1,719 approvals
Tesla – 1,767 approvals
Salesforce – 1,525 approvals
Cisco – 1,330 approvals
As the FY 2026 registration process unfolds, these trends highlight the continued reliance of top U.S. firms on global talent to drive innovation and growth.
