Amazon Web Services (AWS)
TechnologyDoes Amazon Web Services (AWS) sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes — Amazon Web Services (AWS) sponsors H-1B visas. Public Department of Labor records show 2,901 certified LCAs in the last 12 months.
2,901
7,221
3,079
Stay
Will Amazon Web Services (AWS) keep you in the U.S.? — the 2026 outlook
Amazon Web Services (AWS) sponsors H-1B, but it is cap-subject, so a petition still goes through the 2026 wage-weighted lottery. Odds of selection now depend on the DOL wage level of your offer — roughly 15% per draw at Level I, rising to about 61% at Level IV (down from a flat ~35% under the old random lottery).
your draw odds by DOL wage level · 2026 weighted lottery
Level I
15%
per draw
Level II
30%
per draw
Level III
45%
per draw
Level IV
61%
per draw
Old random lottery: ~35% for everyone → now weighted by salary. STEM OPT stacks ~3 draws.
Workforce signal
No Recent LayoffsNo layoff events reported in the last 12 months
Based on public DOL WARN filings and reported layoff events. How we measure this.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) H-1B sponsorship FAQ
Does Amazon Web Services (AWS) sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes — Amazon Web Services (AWS) sponsors H-1B visas. Public Department of Labor records show 2,901 certified LCAs in the last 12 months.
What are my H-1B lottery odds at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2026?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) sponsors H-1B, but it is cap-subject, so a petition still goes through the 2026 wage-weighted lottery. Odds of selection now depend on the DOL wage level of your offer — roughly 15% per draw at Level I, rising to about 61% at Level IV (down from a flat ~35% under the old random lottery).
How many H-1B / LCA petitions has Amazon Web Services (AWS) filed?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has 2,901 certified LCA filings in the last 12 months and 7,221 over the last 3 years, based on U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
Is Amazon Web Services (AWS) hiring right now?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has 3,079 open US roles tracked on Hireoven right now.
Does sponsoring H-1B mean Amazon Web Services (AWS) will sponsor me?
Not automatically. Sponsorship is decided per role and candidate. A history of certified LCAs means the company has the legal process in place and has done it before — a strong signal, but always confirm for the specific job.
Based on U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data and Hireoven's live job index. Sponsorship is decided per role and candidate; always confirm for the specific position. Last reviewed 2026.