H-1B Sponsors in San Diego for New Grads
Employers that filed H-1B applications for new hires at jobs in San Diego, Oct 2025 - Jun 2026: 290 at the entry-level wage (Level I) and 542 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 San Diego?
From Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, the most entry-level and early-career H-1B new hires in San Diego were at Qualcomm Technologies (152), Apple (76), Amazon.com Services (63), ServiceNow (18), Midland Credit Management (17).
Are there no-lottery (cap-exempt) H-1B employers in San Diego?
Yes. Universities file H-1Bs all year without the lottery. In San Diego they include University of San Diego, University Of California, San Diego.
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.