Amazon Leads H-1B Sponsorship Among Big Tech with Record Filings

Amazon filed the most H-1B visa petitions among all U.S. technology employers, sponsoring thousands of software engineers, solutions architects, and data scientists across its retail, AWS, and devices divisions.

Amazon

February 2026

Seattle, WA / Multiple

Why Does This Company Sponsor Visas?

AWS growth requires specialized cloud architects and AI engineers that exceed domestic supply

Amazon's scale of operations across 40+ countries creates demand for multilingual, globally experienced talent

Machine learning, robotics, and autonomous delivery programs require niche expertise often found abroad

Competitive advantage in the H-1B lottery requires filing high volumes of petitions to secure needed talent

Impact Analysis

Amazon sponsors an estimated 10,000+ H-1B petitions annually -- the highest in the tech industry by volume. The company operates a dedicated immigration services team to support employees through the visa process, green card filing, and potential status changes. Amazon's heavy H-1B usage has made it a frequent subject of immigration policy debates and Congressional scrutiny over wage levels for sponsored positions.

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