Tesla is one of the top H-1B sponsors in the United States, with approximately 600 approvals in the most recent USCIS reporting period — rank #46 overall and #1 in Automotive.
By Workzil Editorial · Career Research Team
Updated July 2, 2026
Data source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub (public dataset). Approval counts are illustrative trailing-year figures; for legal or migration decisions consult USCIS records directly.
600
Approvals (trailing yr)
#46
Overall rank
#1
Rank in Automotive
Austin, TX
Headquarters
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Companies that consistently sponsor H-1B visas have built the internal legal and HR infrastructure to handle visa paperwork at scale — meaning candidates who need sponsorship face shorter delays, more predictable timelines, and fewer one-off objections than at occasional sponsors. Tesla's 600+ approvals per year signals a mature sponsorship program. For international candidates evaluating opportunities, sponsorship-history volume is a more reliable signal than vague "open to sponsorship" statements on job postings.