Someone to apply to data science jobs for you, on OPT or H-1B
If you are finishing a master's in data science, analytics or AI and your OPT clock is about to start, the hardest part is not the interviews. It is finding the employers that will actually sponsor you and getting a tailored application in front of each one, every week, while you finish school. That is the part we do.
Short answer: Yes, you can hand your data science applications to a service. FlexApply applies on your behalf to employers that have sponsored data roles before. In FY2025, 1,102 US employers filed 2,758 certified H-1B applications for Data Scientists, with a median offered wage of $121,267. We tailor your resume to each posting and report back weekly. It starts at $49.
Who actually sponsors data scientists
Data science hiring for visa candidates is concentrated. In the FY2025 Department of Labor filings, 1,102 employers filed 2,758 certified H-1B applications for Data Scientists, and a small group of them filed most of them. The most filings were for worksites in New York, NY, Redmond, WA and San Jose, CA.
| Top data scientist sponsors, FY2025 | Certified filings |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 204 |
| Capital One, National Association | 61 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 59 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 57 |
| Capital One Services, LLC | 40 |
| TikTok Inc. | 38 |
| PayPal, Inc. | 35 |
| Google LLC | 34 |
Full list of 1,102 sponsors: data scientist sponsor page.
Data science jobs are filed under more than one title
Many data jobs are not filed as "Data Scientist" at all. The same work shows up as Business Intelligence Analysts (682 sponsoring employers), Operations Research Analysts (299) and Statisticians (170). If you only search for one title you miss a large share of the employers who can sponsor you. We search across all of them and match them to your actual skills: Python, SQL, machine learning, experimentation, or data engineering.
How we apply for you
A real person on our team picks roles that match your background and level, tailors your resume to each job description using only your real experience, writes a real cover letter, and submits. Every employer is checked against the DOL filings first, so your applications go to companies that have actually sponsored this kind of role. Nothing is auto-submitted without a person looking at it, and you get a weekly report of everything sent. See how it works.
Timing for December and May grads
You can apply before your OPT starts, and you should. Employers hiring new grads often interview two to four months ahead. Starting while you are still in school means your 90 unemployment days are not burning while you wait for callbacks. The OPT calculator shows how many days you have left, and the STEM OPT timeline shows when you can file for the 24 month extension.
What it costs
It starts with a $49 trial of 20 applications so you can see the work before paying more. Most students close to graduation pick the Placement plan: $200 a month with unlimited applications, and a placement fee only once you are hired. Data science candidates usually target a mix of Data Scientist, Data Analyst, ML Engineer and Data Engineer roles, and we can cover all of them in one plan.
Common questions
Is there a service that applies to data science jobs for me?
Yes. FlexApply is a done-for-you job application service for international candidates. For data science, ML and AI roles, a person on our team tailors your real resume to each posting and applies only to employers that have sponsored data roles before, using US Department of Labor filings. You get a weekly report. It starts at $49.
Which companies sponsor H-1B for data scientists?
In FY2025, 1,102 US employers filed 2,758 certified H-1B applications for Data Scientists. The largest filers were Microsoft Corporation, Capital One, National Association, WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC., Meta Platforms, Inc. Many more sponsor the same work under Business Intelligence Analyst, Operations Research Analyst and Statistician titles.
Can I start applying before my OPT begins?
Yes. You can apply and interview before your OPT start date, and most new grad hiring runs two to four months ahead. Starting early means your unemployment days are not used up while you wait for replies.
Do you apply to data engineer and ML engineer roles too?
Yes. Most data science candidates target a mix of Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, ML Engineer and AI Engineer roles. We match titles to your real skills and experience level, and we do not put senior roles in front of a new grad profile.
How much does it cost?
A $49 trial covers 20 applications. The Placement plan is $200 a month with unlimited applications and a fee only after you are hired. Current prices are on the pricing page.
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