Top H-1B visa sponsors in Tennessee
USCIS approved 16,001 H-1B petitions for 322 employers based in Tennessee in FY2023 to FY2026 (FY2026 through June 2026). Cummins Inc led with 2,339 approvals.
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- Approved H-1B petitions
- 16,001 (FY2023 to FY2026)
- Employers with approvals
- 322
- Largest sponsor
- Cummins Inc (2,339)
- Data source
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub
The biggest H-1B sponsors in Tennessee
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 | Cummins Inc | Nashville | 2,339 |
| 2 | UBS Business Solutions US LLC | Nashville | 984 |
| 3 | Federal Express Corporation | Memphis | 861 |
| 4 | Ut-battelle LLC Ornl | Oak Ridge | 773 |
| 5 | ST Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis | 697 |
| 6 | The University of Tennessee | Knoxville | 670 |
| 7 | Fedex Corporate Services Inc | Collierville | 409 |
| 8 | Hca Management Services LP | Nashville | 384 |
| 9 | Asurion LLC | Nashville | 306 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville | 306 |
| 11 | ST Jude Childrens Research Hospita | Memphis | 251 |
| 12 | UBS Securities LLC | Nashville | 232 |
| 13 | Autozone Inc | Memphis | 228 |
| 14 | Fedex Dataworks Inc | Memphis | 201 |
| 15 | Davita Inc | Brentwood | 188 |
| 16 | Tractor Supply Company | Brentwood | 173 |
| 17 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 171 |
| 18 | Alliancebernstein L P | Nashville | 166 |
| 19 | Fedex Freight Inc | Memphis | 160 |
| 20 | Evicore Healthcare Msi LLC | Franklin | 147 |
| 21 | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | Memphis | 147 |
| 22 | Geodis Logistics LLC | Brentwood | 137 |
| 23 | Cummins Emission Solutions Inc | Nashville | 130 |
| 24 | Harvey Nash Dba Latitude 36 Inc | Franklin | 127 |
| 25 | Sai Technologies LLC | Memphis | 117 |
| 26 | Dollar General Corporation | Goodlettsville | 116 |
| 27 | Mi Softech Inc | Collierville | 106 |
| 28 | Specialist Resources Global Inc | Franklin | 103 |
| 29 | Pilot Travel Centers LLC | Knoxville | 102 |
| 30 | Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc. Dba Epic International Staffing | Brentwood | 101 |
| 31 | Smith and Nephew Inc | Memphis | 90 |
| 32 | Unum Group | Chattanooga | 85 |
| 33 | The University of Memphis | Memphis | 84 |
| 34 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas PLLC | Brentwood | 83 |
| 35 | Newquest LLC | Nashville | 82 |
| 36 | Cummins Filtration Inc | Nashville | 81 |
| 37 | Healthstream Inc | Nashville | 79 |
| 38 | Jeevan Technologies Inc | Brentwood | 75 |
| 39 | Bluecross Blueshield of Tennessee Inc | Chattanooga | 75 |
| 40 | Harvey Nash Inc | Franklin | 63 |
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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Cummins Inc had the most approved H-1B petitions among employers based in Tennessee in FY2023 to FY2026, with 2,339 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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