H-1B Sponsors in Minneapolis–St. Paul for New Grads
Employers that filed H-1B applications for new hires at jobs in Minneapolis–St. Paul, Oct 2025 - Jun 2026: 231 at the entry-level wage (Level I) and 213 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 Minneapolis–St. Paul?
From Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, the most entry-level and early-career H-1B new hires in Minneapolis–St. Paul were at Mayo Clinic (62), University of Minnesota (52), DC Group (14), Amazon.com Services (14), University of Minnesota Physicians (11).
Are there no-lottery (cap-exempt) H-1B employers in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Yes. Universities file H-1Bs all year without the lottery. In Minneapolis–St. Paul they include Mayo Clinic, University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, University of St. Thomas.
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.