Data science (US)
Do entry level data scientist jobs sponsor H-1B?
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Short answer
Some do. 62 of 80 (78%) entry-level US data science roles open on realanalystjobs.com on 7 November 2026 are at employers with an H-1B record, led by Amazon (29), TikTok (7) and Lyft (3). 9 entry-level postings say it will not sponsor. An H-1B record here means approved H-1B workers on file with USCIS (FY2023 to FY2026) or certified H-1B LCAs for data scientist titles in FY2025 with the Department of Labor. It is the employer's history across its roles, not a promise that a given role will sponsor.
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Employers with an H-1B record and entry-level data science roles
Entry level means the posting states an entry level or uses junior or graduate title words, and never a senior title.
| Company | Entry-level roles | New H-1B workers (USCIS, FY2023 to FY2026) | Data scientist LCAs (DOL, FY2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 29 | 16,390 | 386 |
| TikTok | 7 | 1,422 | 55 |
| Lyft | 3 | 170 | 26 |
| Socure | 3 | Not matched | 6 |
| Equifax | 2 | 188 | 10 |
| 2 | Not matched | 222 | |
| Avride | 1 | 25 | Not matched |
| Caterpillar | 1 | 358 | 18 |
| Clinchoice | 1 | 18 | Not matched |
| Elsevier (RELX) | 1 | 16 | Not matched |
| EverQuote | 1 | 16 | Not matched |
| FanDuel | 1 | 1 | Not matched |
| Gartner | 1 | 51 | Not matched |
| Lam Research | 1 | 356 | Not matched |
| LexisNexis Risk Solutions | 1 | 78 | 26 |
Entry-level US data science roles at employers with an H-1B record, 7 November 2026
How to read this
An H-1B record here means approved H-1B workers on file with USCIS (FY2023 to FY2026) or certified H-1B LCAs for data scientist titles in FY2025 with the Department of Labor. It is the employer's history across its roles, not a promise that a given role will sponsor.
- On OPT you need no sponsorship to start; raise H-1B once you are talking to the team.
- Data scientist LCAs at Level I are the entry wage level; the salary page shows how many employers filed at each level.
Where the numbers come from
Every number on this page is computed from the live analyst roles on realanalystjobs.com on 7 November 2026, read from the employers' own career pages and re-checked daily, and it updates as roles open and close. H-1B figures come from the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub (data as of 2026-06-30). Nothing is estimated or projected.
Sources
- Employers' own careers pages: Every live role and what its posting says about sponsorship, checked 7 November 2026. Each role links to its posting.
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub: Approved H-1B workers per employer, data as of 30 June 2026.
- USCIS, H-1B Specialty Occupations, what the occupation requires: Quoted rule text, checked 7 November 2026.
Frequently asked
Do entry level data scientist jobs sponsor H-1B?
Some do. 62 of 80 (78%) entry-level US data science roles open on realanalystjobs.com on 7 November 2026 are at employers with an H-1B record, led by Amazon (29), TikTok (7) and Lyft (3). 9 entry-level postings say it will not sponsor. An H-1B record here means approved H-1B workers on file with USCIS (FY2023 to FY2026) or certified H-1B LCAs for data scientist titles in FY2025 with the Department of Labor. It is the employer's history across its roles, not a promise that a given role will sponsor.
How many entry level data scientist jobs are open in the US?
80 entry-level US data science roles on realanalystjobs.com on 7 November 2026.
Where does the data come from?
Roles are read daily from employers' career pages; H-1B approvals from the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub and LCAs from DOL OFLC disclosure data, matched by company name.
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