US Banks That Sponsor Visas 2025 (2027 SA/2026 FT) Update

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s an overview of banks that sponsor visas in the US, including for regular international students and Canadians/Mexicans on the TN visa:

Banks That Sponsor Visas

Bulge Bracket (BB) Banks:

1. Goldman Sachs (GS): Actively sponsors and is known for managing the process well.
2. Bank of America (BofA): Sponsors and is supportive of international candidates.
3. JPMorgan (JPM): Reopened sponsorship in the 2023 cycle but sponsorship may vary by office (e.g., SF vs. NY).
4. Morgan Stanley (MS): Limited sponsorship; requires candidates to stand out significantly.
5. Citi: Limited sponsorship, mostly for NY groups.
6. Credit Suisse (CS): Sponsors international students.
7. Deutsche Bank (DB): Actively sponsors.

Elite Boutiques (EBs):

1. Evercore (EVR): Sponsors but may require candidates to be top-tier.
2. Moelis: Sponsors but with limited quotas.
3. Lazard: Sponsors, though some groups are more open than others.
4. PJT Partners: Sponsors but offer rates may be affected.
5. Jefferies: Actively sponsors and does not let visa requirements significantly affect offer rates.

Middle Market (MM) Banks:

1. Houlihan Lokey (HL): Sponsors but may vary by group.
2. William Blair (WB): Limited sponsorship; candidates need to stand out.
3. RBC: Sponsors only specific visa types (e.g., H1B1/E-3).

Does Not Sponsor:

1. Barclays
2. UBS
3. Greenhill
4. Guggenheim
5. Wells Fargo
6. Rothschild
7. Most middle-market and boutique firms

For Canadians/Mexicans on TN Visas:

• The TN visa is often used for roles with heavy economic analysis components (e.g., valuation, economic trends). However, there is no specific "Investment Banking" classification under TN, making the process discretionary.
• Banks like Goldman Sachs, Evercore, Moelis, Lazard, and Barclays have been noted to sponsor TN visas for Canadians.

Key Notes:

• Sponsorship policies can vary significantly by office location (e.g., NY vs. SF) and group (e.g., FO vs. MO/BO).
• Some banks sponsor on a case-by-case basis, especially for top candidates or diversity hires.
• Visa sponsorship trends can change yearly, so it’s crucial to confirm with HR or during networking.

For the most accurate and updated information, networking with current employees and HR representatives is highly recommended.

Sources: Banks Sponsoring International Students - 2023 SA, Banks Sponsoring International Students - 2023 SA, MBA IB Associate - Sponsorship, Banks sponsoring visas (undergrad), Banks that sponsor TN visa (Canadians only)