The short answer
Employers must file public records when they hire H-1B workers, so you can look up which companies have done it. Search job boards for “visa sponsorship”, and look at universities and research centers, which are often cap-exempt.
What to know
- The Department of Labor and USCIS publish data on employers that filed H-1B cases.
- Many job ads say whether they sponsor visas. Ask early in the process.
- Universities and nonprofit research groups can hire without the lottery.
- Never pay a person or company for a job offer or a promise of a visa. That is a common scam.
For the exact rules, forms and fees, see the Department of Labor.
Visa Status is an unofficial site. This is general information in plain words, not legal advice. Rules, fees and forms change, so check the official website and your own papers. Written October 2026.