New York City is the #1 city for H1B visa sponsorship in the US. Wall Street, Silicon Alley, and world-class healthcare systems make NYC the most accessible market for international talent. Here are the top 50 sponsors.
50,000+
H1B filings per year in NY metro area
#1
Finance hub in the world (Wall Street)
500+
Fortune 500 companies with NY offices
New York City consistently ranks as the #1 or #2 metro area for H1B visa filings in the US. The concentration of global financial institutions — JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley — alone accounts for thousands of H1B petitions annually. All H1B employers must file a Labor Condition Application certifying compliance with DOL prevailing wage requirements before petitioning USCIS.
Healthcare is the third pillar. NYC's hospital systems (NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Northwell) collectively file hundreds of H1B petitions per year for physicians, researchers, and healthcare IT professionals. Review USCIS H-1B specialty occupation requirements to confirm your role qualifies before applying.
Filing estimates based on USCIS public H1B data. Roles represent commonly sponsored positions at each employer.
| # | Company | Industry | Common H1B Roles | Annual H1B Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPMorgan Chase | Finance / Banking | Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Quant, Risk Analyst | 2,000+ |
| 2 | Goldman Sachs | Finance / Investment Banking | Software Engineer, Financial Analyst, Quant Researcher | 1,200+ |
| 3 | Citigroup | Finance / Banking | Technology, Risk, Operations, Data Science | 1,500+ |
| 4 | Morgan Stanley | Finance / Investment Banking | Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Compliance | 900+ |
| 5 | Bloomberg LP | Financial Technology / Media | Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Product Manager | 800+ |
| 6 | IBM | Technology | Software Engineer, Cloud Architect, AI Engineer | 1,000+ |
| 7 | Google (NYC) | Technology | Software Engineer, ML Engineer, Product Manager | 1,500+ |
| 8 | Amazon (NYC) | Technology / E-Commerce | Software Engineer, Data Scientist, PM, Finance | 1,200+ |
| 9 | Microsoft (NYC) | Technology | Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Sales Engineer | 800+ |
| 10 | Deloitte | Consulting / Professional Services | Analyst, Consultant, Technology Specialist | 2,500+ |
| 11 | KPMG | Accounting / Consulting | Audit, Advisory, Tax Specialist | 1,100+ |
| 12 | PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) | Accounting / Consulting | Audit, Risk, Technology Consulting | 1,300+ |
| 13 | Ernst & Young (EY) | Accounting / Consulting | Advisory, Assurance, Tax Services | 1,200+ |
| 14 | McKinsey & Company | Management Consulting | Business Analyst, Associate, Data Scientist | 600+ |
| 15 | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Management Consulting | Consultant, Data Analyst, Associate | 400+ |
| 16 | NYU Langone Health | Healthcare | Physician, Research Scientist, Pharmacist | 900+ |
| 17 | Mount Sinai Health System | Healthcare / Research | Physician, Research Fellow, Nurse Practitioner | 700+ |
| 18 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Healthcare / Oncology | Research Scientist, Physician, Data Analyst | 500+ |
| 19 | Northwell Health | Healthcare | Physician, Nurse, Research Scientist | 600+ |
| 20 | Pfizer | Pharmaceuticals | Research Scientist, Clinical Developer, Data Science | 900+ |
| 21 | Bristol Myers Squibb | Pharmaceuticals | Drug Discovery Researcher, Clinical Scientist | 700+ |
| 22 | Verizon Communications | Telecommunications | Network Engineer, Software Engineer, Data Analyst | 600+ |
| 23 | AT&T | Telecommunications | Network Engineer, Data Scientist, Developer | 500+ |
| 24 | Mastercard | Financial Technology | Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Risk Engineer | 700+ |
| 25 | American Express | Financial Services | Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Risk Analyst | 800+ |
| 26 | Spotify | Technology / Music Streaming | Software Engineer, ML Engineer, Data Analyst | 400+ |
| 27 | Accenture | Technology Consulting | Software Developer, Business Analyst, Cloud Architect | 3,000+ |
| 28 | Cognizant Technology Solutions | IT Services | Software Developer, Business Analyst, QA Engineer | 4,000+ |
| 29 | Infosys | IT Services | Software Developer, Consultant, Data Analyst | 3,500+ |
| 30 | Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | IT Services | Software Developer, System Analyst, Project Manager | 5,000+ |
| 31 | Wipro Technologies | IT Services | Software Engineer, Business Analyst, Architect | 2,000+ |
| 32 | HCL Technologies | IT Services | Software Developer, Infrastructure Engineer, PM | 1,500+ |
| 33 | Tech Mahindra | IT Services | Software Developer, Network Engineer, Analyst | 1,200+ |
| 34 | Capital One | Finance / Technology | Software Engineer, Data Scientist, ML Engineer | 500+ |
| 35 | MetLife | Insurance | Actuarial Analyst, Software Engineer, Data Analyst | 400+ |
| 36 | AIG (American International Group) | Insurance | Risk Analyst, Software Engineer, Actuary | 300+ |
| 37 | New York Life Insurance | Insurance | Actuary, IT Specialist, Financial Analyst | 250+ |
| 38 | Marsh McLennan | Insurance / Risk Consulting | Risk Analyst, Actuary, Data Scientist | 400+ |
| 39 | Apollo Global Management | Private Equity | Financial Analyst, Software Engineer, Data Analyst | 200+ |
| 40 | KKR & Co. | Private Equity | Financial Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Engineer | 150+ |
| 41 | BlackRock | Asset Management | Software Engineer, Quantitative Analyst, Data Scientist | 600+ |
| 42 | Fidelity Investments (NYC) | Asset Management | Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst | 500+ |
| 43 | Barclays (NYC) | Investment Banking | Software Engineer, Quant, Risk Analyst | 400+ |
| 44 | HSBC USA | Banking | Technology, Risk, Compliance, Finance | 350+ |
| 45 | Deutsche Bank (NYC) | Investment Banking | Software Engineer, Risk, Quant Researcher | 400+ |
| 46 | BNY Mellon | Asset Custody / Banking | Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Operations | 600+ |
| 47 | State Street Corporation | Asset Management / Banking | Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Analyst | 500+ |
| 48 | Salesforce (NYC) | Cloud Software / CRM | Software Engineer, Solutions Architect, PM | 600+ |
| 49 | Snap Inc. (NYC) | Social Media / Technology | Software Engineer, Data Scientist, ML Engineer | 300+ |
| 50 | The New York Times | Media / Technology | Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Journalist | 150+ |
Finance roles: search company career pages (GS, JPM, MS) directly. Tech roles: use LinkedIn Jobs filtering "New York" + "Visa sponsorship". Consulting: apply via firm's early career portals. Healthcare: search hospital system career websites directly.
Our own H1B job listings include hundreds of New York positions with confirmed H1B sponsorship. You can also filter Dice.com for "H1B sponsorship available" and location "New York, NY".
NYC has hundreds of Meetup groups for every tech stack and industry. Finance networking events at Columbia, NYU, and in Midtown are excellent for connecting with HR and hiring managers from major sponsors.
NYC prevailing wages are often 20–40% above national averages for the same job title. Verify your employer's LCA wage level matches your experience level — Level I wages in NYC are often $90K+ for entry-level tech roles.
NYC employers must post salary ranges in job listings (Local Law 32). This means you can check if an employer meets prevailing wage requirements before applying.
If you work from home in NJ but your employer is in NYC, or travel between offices, USCIS may require an amended LCA. Confirm this with your employer's attorney.
Many H1B workers live in NJ (Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark) where rent is 30–40% lower. Working in NYC while living in NJ is a common and USCIS-accepted arrangement as long as the LCA covers your work location.
Understanding prevailing wage levels is critical for H1B workers and job seekers in New York. The table below shows typical LCA wage ranges for common H1B roles across NYC's major industries.
| Role | Industry | Typical H1B Salary NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer (L2) | Tech | $140,000–$175,000 |
| Software Engineer (L3) | Tech | $180,000–$220,000 |
| Data Scientist | Finance / Tech | $130,000–$180,000 |
| Quantitative Analyst | Finance | $180,000–$300,000+ |
| Investment Banking Analyst | Finance | $110,000–$130,000 (+ bonus) |
| Management Consultant | Consulting | $105,000–$135,000 |
| Physician (Hospitalist) | Healthcare | $220,000–$280,000 |
| Research Scientist | Pharma / Research | $100,000–$145,000 |
| Pharmacist | Healthcare | $130,000–$150,000 |
These figures represent the LCA prevailing wage range at Level 2–3 for NYC MSA. Actual total compensation (bonuses, equity, benefits) can be 20–50% higher, especially in finance and tech.
New York City offers the highest concentration of H1B sponsors in the US. Wall Street firms dominate financial sector hiring, while a massive tech ecosystem (sometimes called 'Silicon Alley') includes offices of Google, Amazon, Meta, and hundreds of startups. NYC's healthcare system — NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, Sloan Kettering, Northwell — is also a top H1B sponsor sector.
Finance and banking lead with the highest absolute H1B numbers (JPMorgan, Goldman, Citi, Morgan Stanley). IT consulting firms (TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture) also file heavily in NY. Healthcare and pharma (NYU Langone, Pfizer, BMS) round out the top sectors.
Yes. NYC is a high-wage metropolitan area, so prevailing wages are significantly higher than national averages for the same role. For example, a Level 2 Software Engineer prevailing wage in NYC may be $120,000 vs. $90,000 in a mid-size city. Employers must pay at least the prevailing wage as determined by the DOL LCA.
NYC has its own Human Rights Law providing stronger protections against discrimination for immigrant workers. NYC also has paid sick leave laws and a $16.50/hr minimum wage as of 2025. The NYC Pay Transparency Law (Local Law 32) requires job postings to include salary ranges, which can help H1B job seekers gauge if an employer meets prevailing wage.
Midtown Manhattan is home to most finance and consulting offices. The 'Silicon Alley' area around Flatiron, SoHo, and Hudson Yards has concentrated tech company offices. For living, many tech workers choose Hoboken, Jersey City (NJ), or Brooklyn neighborhoods like DUMBO and Park Slope for lower rent while commuting into Manhattan.
Yes, though smaller startups are less likely to have established immigration processes. The best NYC startup H1B employers have over 50 employees and dedicated HR. Stage-funded Series B+ startups in fintech, health tech, and SaaS are most likely to have immigration attorneys on retainer. Always confirm H1B sponsorship willingness early in the interview process.
Knowing which companies sponsor H1B visas is only half the equation. You also need an effective strategy for getting in front of them. Here are eight proven approaches for landing H1B-sponsored roles in New York City.
The Department of Labor publishes every Labor Condition Application filed. H1BVisaJobs.com aggregates this data so you can filter by NYC metro, occupation, and filing year. Focus on employers with 10+ LCA filings — these have active immigration programs with established processes and dedicated immigration attorneys already in place.
McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, and Accenture all maintain large NYC offices and file hundreds of H1B petitions annually. These firms have dedicated global mobility teams and established immigration workflows. Apply through their campus recruiting portals and experienced hire channels. They sponsor across all levels from analyst through partner.
LinkedIn Jobs has a "Visa sponsorship available" filter. Combine it with location "New York, NY" and your target role for a curated list of active openings. Reapply the filter monthly as new listings appear — many sponsors do not advertise consistently. Set up a job alert with these filters so you are notified within hours of a new posting.
NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai Health System, Northwell Health, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Memorial Sloan Kettering all have active H1B programs for physicians, research scientists, pharmacists, and healthcare IT professionals. Apply directly on their career websites — these organizations have internal immigration teams and routinely sponsor both initial H1B petitions and green card sponsorship (PERM) for long-term employees.
Built In NYC (builtin.com/new-york) lists tech jobs at startups and scale-ups across the five boroughs. Many NYC startups are H1B sponsors — particularly those that have raised Series B or later rounds, as they have the operational maturity and budget for immigration legal fees. Filter for roles at Series B+ funded companies and confirm sponsorship early in the process before investing significant time.
NY Tech Meetup, Columbia University career events, NYU Stern and Courant networking nights, and financial sector events at Midtown firms are prime networking venues. Many hiring managers and recruiters attend these events specifically to meet candidates. A warm introduction from a current employee dramatically improves your odds at large organizations that receive thousands of applications.
This sounds counterintuitive, but some immigration attorneys know which of their corporate clients are actively hiring and open to new H1B candidates. A brief, professional email asking if they are aware of H1B-sponsoring employers in your field can occasionally yield leads. Attorneys cannot share confidential client information but may be able to point you in the right direction or make introductions.
Many NYC financial firms — Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup — begin H1B planning in Q4 (October through December) for the April 1st USCIS filing window. Applications submitted between October and January have the best timing alignment with H1B annual lottery cycles. Starting the process early gives employers time to complete the prevailing wage determination and LCA filing before the March submission deadline.
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Balaji Ingole
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