With the increasing number of Chinese students studying abroad every year, finding a job after graduation has become more and more difficult. Sponsors from investment banks provide great opportunities for international students to stay and work in the US after graduation. This article summarizes key information and conclusions on which investment banks provide H1B visa sponsorships based on H1B visa application data.
Big U.S. banks still actively sponsor H1B visas despite claiming not to
Although some big U.S. investment banks like Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank claim they don’t sponsor H1B visas, H1B visa application data shows that they still submitted a lot of H1B visa applications in 2021. Students should not be discouraged when they see “don’t sponsor H1B visas” on the company’s job descriptions. They need to check historical visa sponsorship data to verify.
Top investment banks with most H1B visa applications
According to the H1B visa data, top U.S. investment banks that submitted the most H1B visa applications in 2021 include J.P.Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Bank of America, Barclays, Credit Suisse, etc. Most of them submitted over 2000 H1B visa applications. Students targeting these banks likely have better chances of getting sponsored.
Boutique investment banks also sponsor actively
In addition to big banks, many boutique investment banks also actively sponsor H1B visas, such as Lazard, Evercore, Jefferies, PJT Partners, William Blair, etc. Although their application numbers are smaller compared to big banks, they provide good opportunities for students as well.
Technology firms provide abundant visa sponsorship opportunities
Big technology companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft provide the most H1B visa sponsorships. Students with STEM backgrounds looking for sponsorship opportunities can consider applying for tech firms given their high demand for foreign talents.
In conclusion, top U.S. investment banks like J.P.Morgan and Goldman Sachs, as well as big tech firms, actively sponsor H1B visas for international students. Students should leverage historical visa application data to identify firms that provide sponsorship opportunities.