Top H-1B visa sponsors in Alaska
USCIS approved 693 H-1B petitions for 28 employers based in Alaska in FY2023 to FY2026 (FY2026 through June 2026). Bering Strait School District led with 141 approvals.
On this page
- Approved H-1B petitions
- 693 (FY2023 to FY2026)
- Employers with approvals
- 28
- Largest sponsor
- Bering Strait School District (141)
- Data source
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub
The biggest H-1B sponsors in Alaska
Ranked by approved petitions (new and continuing) in FY2023 to FY2026. Employers are grouped by the name and main location USCIS reports; some companies file under several legal names.
| Rank | Employer | City | Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bering Strait School District | Unalakleet | 141 |
| 2 | North Slope Borough School District | Barrow | 66 |
| 3 | University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks | 61 |
| 4 | Galena City School District | Galena | 56 |
| 5 | Lower Kuskokwim School District | Bethel | 53 |
| 6 | Northwest Arctic Borough School Di | Kotzebue | 39 |
| 7 | Kodiak Island Borough School District | Kodiak | 34 |
| 8 | Lower Yukon School District | Mountain Village | 25 |
| 9 | Northwest Arctic Borough School District | Kotzebue | 25 |
| 10 | Nome Public Schools | Nome | 24 |
| 11 | Southwest Region School District | Dillingham | 24 |
| 12 | Kashunamiut School District | Chevak | 18 |
| 13 | Kuspuk School District | Aniak | 17 |
| 14 | Alaska Gateway School District | Tok | 14 |
| 15 | Anchorage School District | Anchorage | 14 |
| 16 | Kodiak Island Borough School Distr | Kodiak | 10 |
| 17 | Yupiit School District | Akiachak | 8 |
| 18 | Iditarod Area School District | Mcgrath | 7 |
| 19 | Pribilof School District | Saint Paul Island | 7 |
| 20 | Advanced Physical Therapy, Inc. | Anchorage | 7 |
| 21 | Education Services of Alaska | Juneau | 7 |
| 22 | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Anchorage | 6 |
| 23 | Ashok G LLC | Ketchikan | 5 |
| 24 | Dillingham City SCH Dist | Dillingham | 5 |
| 25 | Bty Dental Group LLC | Anchorage | 5 |
| 26 | Dillingham City School District | Dillingham | 5 |
| 27 | Yukon Flats School District | Fort Yukon | 5 |
| 28 | Acsa Asdn Education Services D B A Alaska Retention and Recruitment C | Juneau | 5 |
How to use this list
A company that sponsors many H-1B workers is more likely to support sponsorship for a new hire, but every role is decided separately. Before you apply, check that the job is a specialty occupation, ask the employer about sponsorship directly, and remember that most new H-1B hires need to be selected in the wage-weighted lottery. See the Alaska immigrant guide for licensing, driver's licenses and USCIS offices in the state.
Frequently asked questions
Which company sponsors the most H-1B visas in Alaska?
Bering Strait School District had the most approved H-1B petitions among employers based in Alaska in FY2023 to FY2026, with 141 approvals.
Does this include universities and hospitals?
Yes. Universities, research institutes and hospitals often sponsor H-1B workers, and many are cap-exempt, meaning they can hire without the annual lottery.
Official sources
- USCIS: H-1B Employer Data Hubuscis.gov
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