H-1B Sponsors in Champaign–Urbana for New Grads

Employers that filed H-1B applications for new hires at jobs in Champaign–Urbana, Oct 2025 - Jun 2026: 62 at the entry-level wage (Level I) and 39 at Level II, the level many large companies use for new grads. “No lottery” marks universities, which are cap-exempt; “often no lottery” marks hospitals and research institutes that are cap-exempt when they are nonprofits tied to a university.

Frequently asked questions

Which companies sponsor H-1B for new grads in Champaign–Urbana?

From Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, the most entry-level and early-career H-1B new hires in Champaign–Urbana were at University of Illinois (35), Synchrony Bank (5), Christie Clinic (4), The Carle Foundation (3), Axiscades (3).

Are there no-lottery (cap-exempt) H-1B employers in Champaign–Urbana?

Yes. Universities file H-1Bs all year without the lottery. In Champaign–Urbana they include University of Illinois.

Other cities

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026), certified H-1B applications only. “Entry-level new hire” means a Labor Condition Application at prevailing wage Level I for new employment. An LCA is filed before an H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval, and some are never used. Past filings don't promise that a company will sponsor you. Check each job's posting and ask the recruiter.