Top H-1B Sponsors in Maine (USCIS Data)

The biggest H-1B sponsors in Maine

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	The Jackson Laboratory	Bar Harbor	152
2	Eastern Maine Medical Center	Bangor	137
3	University of Maine	Orono	95
4	Rite Pros Inc	Portland	92
5	Idexx Laboratories Inc	Westbrook	59
6	Colby College	Waterville	45
7	Wex Inc	Portland	43
8	Mainehealth	Portland	36
9	Sri Sai LLC	South Portland	34
10	Bowdoin College	Brunswick	29
11	L L Bean Inc	Freeport	18
12	The Aroostook Medical Center	Presque Isle	17
13	Veritas Prime LLC	Portland	14
14	Bates College	Lewiston	13
15	Spectrum Healthcare Partners	South Portland	13
16	University of New England	Portland	12
17	Central Maine Medical Center	Lewiston	12
18	ST Joseph Hospital	Bangor	9
19	Mainegeneral Medical Center	Augusta	8
20	Mount Desert Island Hospital	Bar Harbor	8
21	Redington Fairview General Hospital	Skowhegan	8
22	Penobscot Community Health Care	Bangor	7
23	Pines Health Services	Caribou	7
24	Wex Health Inc	Portland	6
25	Emburse Inc	Portland	6
26	Portland School District	Portland	6
27	ST Marys Regional Medical Center	Lewiston	6
28	Wright-pierce	Topsham	6
29	Chenmark Capital Management LLC	Portland	5
30	Cary Medical Center	Caribou	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 Maine 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 Maine?

The Jackson Laboratory had the most approved H-1B petitions among employers based in Maine in FY2023 to FY2026, with 152 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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