Which Banks still sponsor International Student?!?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a breakdown of banks and their sponsorship policies for international students:

Banks That Definitely Sponsor:

• Goldman Sachs (GS): Historically sponsors, but there are mixed reports about pauses in certain cycles.
• Credit Suisse (CS): Known to sponsor.
• Deutsche Bank (DB): Sponsors international students.
• Mizuho: Sponsors without significant issues.
• Nomura: Generally sponsors.

Banks That Sponsor with Conditions (Case-by-Case or Limited Quotas):

• JPMorgan (JPM): Reports indicate they have stopped sponsoring in some locations (e.g., New York), but sponsorship may still occur in other offices like San Francisco.
• Evercore (EVR): Sponsors but with a preference for top candidates.
• PJT Partners (PJT): Sponsors selectively.
• Jefferies: Sponsors but offer rates may be affected.
• Morgan Stanley (MS): Limited sponsorship, often requires candidates to stand out significantly.
• Citi: Sponsorship is mostly limited to New York groups.
• Bank of America (BofA): Sponsors but with some limitations.
• Moelis: Limited sponsorship opportunities.
• William Blair (WB): Limited sponsorship.
• RBC: Sponsors but primarily for H1B1/E-3 visas.

Banks That Rarely or Do Not Sponsor:

• UBS: Generally does not sponsor.
• Wells Fargo (WF): Does not sponsor.
• Greenhill: Does not sponsor.
• Guggenheim: Does not sponsor.
• Rothschild: Does not sponsor.
• Most Middle Market (MM) and Boutique Banks: Typically do not sponsor.

Key Notes:

• Sponsorship policies can vary by office location (e.g., front office vs. middle/back office roles) and group.
• Networking and being a top candidate can sometimes help secure sponsorship even at banks with limited policies.
• Always confirm directly with HR or recruiters during the process, as policies can change frequently.

Good luck with your recruitment cycle!

Sources: Banks sponsoring visas (undergrad), Banks Sponsoring International Students - 2023 SA, Banks Sponsoring International Students - 2023 SA, Banks sponsoring international students - 2022 SA, [FT Recruiting 2020] Updates on banks that still sponsor H1B for international undergrads?