Job sponsorship
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Find jobs that will sponsor your visa — or discover which visas don't need a job offer at all.
The chicken-and-egg problem
Some visas need a job offer. Some don't.
The most common question we hear: “Do I need a job first, or a visa first?” The honest answer depends entirely on the path. Here's how it breaks down.
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Visas you can apply for today
These paths are points-based or endorsement-based. You apply independently — no employer sponsorship required upfront.
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Express Entry — Canada
Points-based — no employer needed to apply
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Global Talent visa — UK
Endorsed by a Home Office-approved endorsing body (e.g. Royal Academy of Engineering, British Academy) — no job offer required
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Skilled Independent (189) — Australia
Points-tested — apply without a sponsor
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Job Seeker Visa — Germany
6 months to find a job in Germany, then convert
Need an offer first
Employer-sponsored paths
These require an employer to sponsor or nominate you. The job boards below are your starting point — many employers on those lists already have the infrastructure to do this.
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H-1B — United States
Employer must petition on your behalf before the lottery
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Skilled Worker visa — UK
Sponsor licence required — your employer does the heavy lifting
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TSS 482 — Australia
Employer nominates you for a specific skilled occupation
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EU Blue Card — Germany
Needs a job contract meeting the salary threshold first
Job board directory
Boards that actually list sponsorship
Curated by destination country. We prioritise boards where employers explicitly advertise visa sponsorship.
Relocate.me
US · Canada · UK · Australia · Germany
Dedicated relocation job board. Every listing includes relocation package details and visa sponsorship status.
OpenLanding.jobs
UK · Germany
Europe-focused tech job board with transparent relocation support and visa sponsorship filters.
OpenWellfound (AngelList)
US · Canada · UK · Australia · Germany
Startup job board — early-stage companies are often willing to sponsor and move fast on visa applications.
OpenLinkedIn — Visa Sponsorship (Global)
US · Canada · UK · Australia · Germany
LinkedIn's built-in visa sponsorship filter surfaces roles where employers have explicitly indicated sponsorship availability.
OpenIndeed — Visa Sponsorship
US · Canada · UK · Australia · Germany
Search Indeed using the "visa sponsorship" keyword to surface employers who advertise sponsorship directly in postings.
OpenGlassdoor — Visa Sponsorship
US · Canada · UK · Australia · Germany
Glassdoor's company reviews include work visa info from employees — useful for vetting sponsorship culture before applying.
OpenRemoteOK
US · Canada · UK · Australia · Germany
Remote-first job board with a dedicated relocation section. Many listings offer both remote and relocation options.
OpenJob Bank Canada
Canada
Canada's official federal job board. Employers who post here are often LMIA-approved or seeking to become so — a prerequisite for many work permits.
OpenLinkedIn — Canada Visa Sponsorship
Canada
LinkedIn filtered to Canada with visa sponsorship keyword.
OpenUK Sponsor Register
UK
Official UKVI list of licensed sponsors. Check if a company can legally sponsor your Skilled Worker visa before applying.
OpenLinkedIn — UK Visa Sponsorship
UK
LinkedIn filtered to United Kingdom with Skilled Worker visa sponsorship keyword.
OpenIndeed UK — Visa Sponsorship
UK
Indeed UK with visa sponsorship filter — wide coverage across industries.
OpenSEEK Australia
Australia
Australia's largest job board. Search 'visa sponsorship' to find employers willing to sponsor a 482 Temporary Skills Shortage visa.
OpenAPSjobs (Australian Public Service)
Australia
Official Australian Public Service jobs. Some roles are open to non-citizens with existing work rights or employer-sponsored visas.
OpenLinkedIn — Australia Visa Sponsorship
Australia
LinkedIn filtered to Australia with visa sponsorship keyword.
OpenMake it in Germany
Germany
Germany's official skilled worker immigration portal. Job listings and visa guidance in one place — run by the federal government.
OpenEURES — Germany
Germany
EU employment network — lists German jobs open to EU and international applicants with employer contact details.
OpenStepStone Germany
Germany
Germany's leading commercial job board. Filter by industry and location — many large German employers post here.
OpenH1BData.info
US
Database of H-1B visa sponsorship records from USCIS filings. See exactly which companies have sponsored in the past and at what salaries.
OpenMyVisaJobs
US
Tracks H-1B, green card, and other US work visa sponsorship data. Filter by employer, job title, and location.
OpenLinkedIn — US H-1B Sponsorship
US
LinkedIn filtered to United States with H-1B sponsorship keyword.
OpenIndeed US — Visa Sponsorship
US
Indeed US filtered to roles mentioning visa sponsorship in the job listing.
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