Top H-1B visa sponsors in Washington
USCIS approved 35,730 H-1B petitions for 398 employers based in Washington in FY2023 to FY2026 (FY2026 through June 2026). Microsoft Corporation led with 19,464 approvals.
On this page
- Approved H-1B petitions
- 35,730 (FY2023 to FY2026)
- Employers with approvals
- 398
- Largest sponsor
- Microsoft Corporation (19,464)
- Data source
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub
The biggest H-1B sponsors in Washington
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 | Microsoft Corporation | Redmond | 19,464 |
| 2 | Expedia Inc | Seattle | 1,533 |
| 3 | T-mobile USA Inc | Bellevue | 1,450 |
| 4 | University of Washington | Seattle | 629 |
| 5 | Slalom Inc | Seattle | 589 |
| 6 | Battelle Memorial Institute | Richland | 510 |
| 7 | Starbucks Coffee Company | Seattle | 501 |
| 8 | Zillow Inc | Seattle | 445 |
| 9 | F5 Inc | Seattle | 440 |
| 10 | Nordstrom Inc D B A Nordstrom | Seattle | 417 |
| 11 | Costco Wholesale Corporation | Issaquah | 407 |
| 12 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle | 280 |
| 13 | Paccar Inc | Bellevue | 211 |
| 14 | Multicare Health System | Tacoma | 208 |
| 15 | Remitly Inc | Seattle | 181 |
| 16 | Nordstrom Inc | Seattle | 177 |
| 17 | Sel Engineering Services Inc | Pullman | 156 |
| 18 | Edifecs Inc | Bellevue | 154 |
| 19 | Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc | Pullman | 148 |
| 20 | Lululemon USA Inc | Seattle | 142 |
| 21 | Washington State University | Pullman | 142 |
| 22 | Zoominfo Technologies LLC D B A Zoominfo | Vancouver | 139 |
| 23 | Smartsheet Inc | Bellevue | 134 |
| 24 | Ilink Systems Inc Dba Ilink Digital | Bothell | 132 |
| 25 | Avanade Inc | Seattle | 130 |
| 26 | Peacehealth | Vancouver | 119 |
| 27 | Harman Connected Services Inc | Bellevue | 116 |
| 28 | Lasai Technologies LLC Dba Digitech Labs | Redmond | 116 |
| 29 | Aditi Consulting LLC | Bellevue | 114 |
| 30 | People Tech Group Inc | Redmond | 109 |
| 31 | Itron Inc | Liberty Lake | 107 |
| 32 | Allen Institute | Seattle | 103 |
| 33 | Seattle Childrens Hospital | Seattle | 101 |
| 34 | Relanto Inc | Issaquah | 94 |
| 35 | C2s Technologies Inc | Bellevue | 86 |
| 36 | Lenora Systems Inc | Redmond | 86 |
| 37 | Maq LLC Dba Maq Software | Redmond | 85 |
| 38 | Accelalpha Inc | Bellevue | 82 |
| 39 | Sea Mar Community Health Centers | Seattle | 81 |
| 40 | Tetra Systems LLC | Woodinville | 72 |
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 Washington 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 Washington?
Microsoft Corporation had the most approved H-1B petitions among employers based in Washington in FY2023 to FY2026, with 19,464 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
General information, not legal advice. NorthAmericans.com is independent and not affiliated with any government.