Amazon and Tesla, along with other prominent US-based companies, have emerged as the leading beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program in 2025, according to data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
These companies collectively secured thousands of visas, highlighting their reliance on a global workforce to drive innovation and expansion.
Amazon topped the list with 9,265 H-1B visa approvals, solidifying its position as the largest employer of H-1B workers. Tesla also made a significant showing, alongside other tech giants such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple. These companies leverage the H-1B program to fill specialized roles in engineering, research, and development.
Top H-1B Visa Sponsors in the US
The following companies were the top 10 sponsors of H-1B visas, according to USCIS:
- Amazon Com Services LLC: 9,265 approvals
- Cognizant Technology Solutions: 6,321 approvals
- Google LLC: 5,364 approvals
- Meta Platforms Inc: 4,844 approvals
- Microsoft Corporation: 4,725 approvals
- Apple Inc: 3,873 approvals
- HCL America Inc: 2,953 approvals
- IBM Corporation: 2,906 approvals
- Walmart Associates: 2,904 approvals
- Capegemini America: 2,795 approvals
Indian IT Companies Among Top Recipients
Indian IT firms also feature prominently among the top beneficiaries of the H-1B program.
Infosys led the Indian companies with 8,140 H-1B visa approvals, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with 5,274 approvals. HCL America received 2,953 visas, Wipro with 1,634 visas, and Tech Mahindra with 1,199 visas. These companies use the H-1B program to bring in skilled professionals for specialized roles in technology, research, and development.
