Uber H-1B Sponsorship Guide

## Uber and H-1B Sponsorship Uber Technologies, Inc. is an active H-1B sponsor, particularly for its engineering, data science, and autonomous vehicle research teams. With offices in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle, Uber employs a significant international workforce. ## Does Uber Sponsor H-1B Visas? Yes. Uber sponsors H-1B visas for technical roles across its Rides, Eats, Freight, and ATG (autonomous technology) divisions. ## Eligible Roles - Software Engineer (backend, mobile, platform) - Data Scientist / ML Engineer - Research Scientist (ATG, Maps) - Site Reliability Engineer - Technical Program Manager - Product Analyst (technical) ## Uber's H-1B Process Uber uses external immigration law firms coordinated by an in-house immigration team. After offer acceptance, the immigration team initiates LCA filing and petition preparation. Premium processing is available. ## Timeline | Phase | Duration | |---|---| | LCA | 7–10 days | | Petition Prep | 2–3 weeks | | Premium Processing | 15 business days | | Regular Processing | 3–6 months | ## Green Card at Uber Uber sponsors green cards for eligible employees, typically initiating PERM after 2 years. Senior researchers may qualify for EB-1A or EB-1B pathways. ## Tips for Uber Candidates - Confirm which Uber entity your offer is from (Uber Technologies vs. Uber Eats, etc.) - ATG research roles are among the most actively sponsored - Use PriorityPath to stay on top of every deadline