Optometrist visa sponsorship
Which US employers sponsor optometrists, from the US Labor Department's own record: from 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026 it certified 87 H-1B, E-3 and H-1B1 applications for optometrists from 49 employers and 12 green card applications from 12 employers.
| Employer | Applications | Median offered | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfview Vision Associates, P.A. | 14 | $79.33/hr | Florida |
| Visionworks of America, Inc. | 11 | $78/hr | New York, Michigan, Minnesota |
| National Vision Inc. | 7 | $66.08/hr | Illinois, Michigan, New York |
| Doctor's Exchange of Washington, P.C. | 3 | $76.92/hr | Washington |
| University of Miami | 3 | $62.50/hr | Florida |
| Warby Parker Inc. | 3 | $63.94/hr | New York |
| Buckeye State Optometry Associates P.C. | 2 | $72.12/hr | Ohio |
| Doctor's Exchange of Georgia, P.C. | 2 | $57.69/hr | Georgia |
| Ucsf Medical Center | 2 | $77.71/hr | California |
| Castle Family Health Centers Inc | 1 | $86.54/hr | California |
| Employer | Applications | Median offered | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfview Vision Associates, P.A. | 14 | $79.33/hr | Florida |
| Visionworks of America, Inc. | 11 | $78/hr | New York, Michigan, Minnesota |
| National Vision Inc. | 7 | $66.08/hr | Illinois, Michigan, New York |
| Doctor's Exchange of Washington, P.C. | 3 | $76.92/hr | Washington |
| University of Miami | 3 | $62.50/hr | Florida |
| Warby Parker Inc. | 3 | $63.94/hr | New York |
| Buckeye State Optometry Associates P.C. | 2 | $72.12/hr | Ohio |
| Doctor's Exchange of Georgia, P.C. | 2 | $57.69/hr | Georgia |
| Ucsf Medical Center | 2 | $77.71/hr | California |
| Castle Family Health Centers Inc | 1 | $86.54/hr | California |
| Employer | Applications | Median offered | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| David M. Salvay, M.D., Inc. | 1 | $32.25/hr | California |
| Doctor's Exchange of Georgia, P.C. | 1 | $68.35/hr | Georgia |
| Girisgen & Kopolow O.D.P.C. | 1 | $75/hr | Nevada |
| Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. | 1 | $74.52/hr | Wisconsin |
| Johnson Curran Optometry Centers PC | 1 | $29.24/hr | Virginia |
| Kevin Yutaka Hirano | 1 | $48.08/hr | Washington |
| National Vision, Inc. | 1 | $80.57/hr | New York |
| Nationwide Optometry PC (subsidiary of EyeCare Partners, LLC) | 1 | $65.87/hr | Arizona |
| Northeastern State University | 1 | $46.91/hr | Oklahoma |
| Optometrics Providers of NH, PLLC | 1 | $65/hr | New Hampshire |
| Employer | Applications | Median offered | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfview Vision Associates, P.A. | 14 | $79.33/hr | Florida |
| Visionworks of America, Inc. | 11 | $78/hr | New York, Michigan, Minnesota |
| National Vision Inc. | 7 | $66.08/hr | Illinois, Michigan, New York |
| Doctor's Exchange of Washington, P.C. | 3 | $76.92/hr | Washington |
| University of Miami | 3 | $62.50/hr | Florida |
| Warby Parker Inc. | 3 | $63.94/hr | New York |
| Buckeye State Optometry Associates P.C. | 2 | $72.12/hr | Ohio |
| Doctor's Exchange of Georgia, P.C. | 2 | $57.69/hr | Georgia |
| Ucsf Medical Center | 2 | $77.71/hr | California |
| Castle Family Health Centers Inc | 1 | $86.54/hr | California |
Who files H-1B applications for optometrists
The 25 employers with the most H-1B, E-3 and H-1B1 labor condition applications the Labor Department certified for optometrists, 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026: the lowest hourly rate each offered (the median of its applications) and its worksite states. An employer files one before each H-1B petition, for a new hire or an extension.
| Employer | Applications | Median offered | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfview Vision Associates, P.A. | 14 | $79.33/hr | Florida |
| Visionworks of America, Inc. | 11 | $78/hr | New York, Michigan, Minnesota |
| National Vision Inc. | 7 | $66.08/hr | Illinois, Michigan, New York |
| Doctor's Exchange of Washington, P.C. | 3 | $76.92/hr | Washington |
| University of Miami | 3 | $62.50/hr | Florida |
| Warby Parker Inc. | 3 | $63.94/hr | New York |
| Buckeye State Optometry Associates P.C. | 2 | $72.12/hr | Ohio |
| Doctor's Exchange of Georgia, P.C. | 2 | $57.69/hr | Georgia |
| Ucsf Medical Center | 2 | $77.71/hr | California |
| Castle Family Health Centers Inc | 1 | $86.54/hr | California |
| Children's Hospital Corporation | 1 | $48.08/hr | Massachusetts |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | 1 | $69.71/hr | Ohio |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | 1 | $123.79/hr | Washington |
| Cypress Ophthalmology Group, inc. | 1 | $70.67/hr | California |
| David M. Salvay, M.D., Inc. | 1 | $65/hr | California |
| Dean Health Systems, Inc. | 1 | $76.92/hr | Wisconsin |
| District Medical Group, Inc | 1 | $89.18/hr | Arizona |
| Doctor's Exchange of Arizona, PC | 1 | $71.15/hr | Arizona |
| Eye Care Center of Kauai, Inc. | 1 | $51.92/hr | Hawaii |
| Eye Care Group of Southern Oregon LLC | 1 | $76.92/hr | Oregon |
| Family Healthcare Network | 1 | $77.06/hr | California |
| First Choice Health Centers, Inc. | 1 | $60.10/hr | Connecticut |
| GA Doctors of Optometry, LLC | 1 | $60.10/hr | Georgia |
| Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation | 1 | $74.52/hr | Georgia |
| Health Partners of Western Ohio | 1 | $71.23/hr | Ohio |
Every employer with a certified H-1B application for optometrists (49)
- Heartland Eyecare PLLC (1): Arizona
- Henry Ford Health System (1): Michigan
- Johns Hopkins University (1): Maryland
- Jonathan Woolfson MD, P.C. (1): Georgia
- Lodestar Family Eye Care, PC (1): Alaska
- Luxottica of America Inc. (1): New York
- Mall Vision Center LLC (1): Massachusetts
- Mass Optometric Associates, LLC (1): Massachusetts
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1): New York
- The Monroe Clinic, Inc. (1): Wisconsin
- MyEyeDr. Optometry of Florida, LLC (1): Florida
- MyEyeDr. Optometry of Massachusetts, PC (1): Massachusetts
- MyEyeDr. Optometry of North Carolina PLLC (1): North Carolina
- Optometric Providers of NH, PLLC (1): New Hampshire
- Oregon Health & Science University (1): Oregon
- Paul W. Hiss MD, LDT (1): Nevada
- Peter M. Ho, MD, PA d/b/a Texas Vision Associates (1): Texas
- Samaritan Medical Center (1): New York
- Steel Optical Inc Professional Corporation (1): New Mexico
- United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley (1): California
- Vision Care Ophthalmology PC (1): New York
- West Virginia University Medical Corporation (1): West Virginia
- Wilson Ko MD FACS, PC (1): New York
- Wise Vision Care of Hoboken PA (1): New Jersey
Who files green card applications for optometrists
The 12 employers with the most PERM labor certifications the Labor Department certified for optometrists, 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026: the first step of an employment-based green card (EB-2 or EB-3), filed for a permanent job.
| Employer | Applications | Median offered | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| David M. Salvay, M.D., Inc. | 1 | $32.25/hr | California |
| Doctor's Exchange of Georgia, P.C. | 1 | $68.35/hr | Georgia |
| Girisgen & Kopolow O.D.P.C. | 1 | $75/hr | Nevada |
| Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. | 1 | $74.52/hr | Wisconsin |
| Johnson Curran Optometry Centers PC | 1 | $29.24/hr | Virginia |
| Kevin Yutaka Hirano | 1 | $48.08/hr | Washington |
| National Vision, Inc. | 1 | $80.57/hr | New York |
| Nationwide Optometry PC (subsidiary of EyeCare Partners, LLC) | 1 | $65.87/hr | Arizona |
| Northeastern State University | 1 | $46.91/hr | Oklahoma |
| Optometrics Providers of NH, PLLC | 1 | $65/hr | New Hampshire |
| Susquehanna Physician Services | 1 | $74.52/hr | Pennsylvania |
| Visionworks of America, Inc | 1 | $54/hr | New York |
Open optometrist jobs
The filings say who sponsored. These say who is hiring tonight, read from each employer's own job board.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
- Healthcare jobs whose posting offers visa sponsorship, each quoting what it offers.
- Every open optometrist job (666), with pay, the employers hiring and what the job takes.
Visa sponsors for other healthcare occupations
Each occupation's certified H-1B and green card applications, from the same files.
- Physician9,997
- Medical laboratory scientist3,594
- Physical therapist1,738
- Certified nursing assistant1,283
- Dentist1,222
- Occupational therapist1,185
- Caregiver986
- Registered nurse872
- Mental health therapist789
- Pharmacist428
- Home health aide386
- Speech-language pathologist378
- Direct support professional256
- Exercise physiologist244
- Social worker190
- Dietitian111
- Athletic trainer67
- Medical assistant49
- Behavioral health technician48
- Dental assistant45
- Nurse practitioner45
- Physician assistant41
- Physical therapist assistant37
- Paramedic35
Optometrist visa sponsorship: common questions
Do US employers sponsor visas for optometrists?
Yes. From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 87 H-1B, E-3 and H-1B1 applications for optometrists from 49 employers and 12 green card (PERM) applications from 12 employers.
Which employers sponsor the most H-1B visas for optometrists?
By certified applications in that period: Gulfview Vision Associates, P.A. (14), Visionworks of America, Inc. (11) and National Vision Inc. (7). 49 employers filed at least one; the full list has the 25 that filed the most.
Which employers sponsor green cards for optometrists?
By certified PERM applications in that period: David M. Salvay, M.D., Inc. (1), Doctor's Exchange of Georgia, P.C. (1) and Girisgen & Kopolow O.D.P.C. (1). 12 employers filed at least one (the list).
What do employers that sponsor optometrists pay?
The median of the lowest hourly rate each H-1B application offered was $73.49 an hour; for green card applications, $65.44. BLS measured a US median of $65.66 an hour for optometrists (their pay). An H-1B employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the job and the place, so a sponsored worker is paid like anyone in the same job.
Where are the jobs these employers sponsor optometrists for?
H-1B worksites, most applications first: Florida, New York, California, Michigan and Georgia. Green card worksites: New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington and Arizona.
Can a optometrist from outside the US get a job there with visa sponsorship?
Yes, when a US employer files for it; the worker cannot apply for the visa alone. For optometrists the usual route is the H-1B, a temporary work visa for jobs that need at least a bachelor's degree: 49 employers had 87 applications certified from 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026 (the list), and 12 employers filed 12 green card applications for permanent jobs. Most open jobs, on this board and elsewhere, hire people already allowed to work in the US, and a job that sponsors says so in its posting. Write to the sponsoring employers above directly, and never pay anyone a fee for a job offer or a visa: honest employers do not ask for one (FTC: job scams).
How current is this, and where does it come from?
From the Office of Foreign Labor Certification's disclosure files for 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, published 2026-08-07. Only applications the Labor Department certified are counted, each read as an occupation by its own job title. A certified application is not yet a visa: USCIS decides the petition after it. CareJobs.Now rebuilds these figures each quarter the files are published.
Sources and method
Counted from the Labor Department's disclosure files: only applications it certified (for PERM, also those certified and then expired unused). Each is read as an occupation by its own job title, with the classifier the board's job pages use; a title it cannot read counts only where its occupation code belongs to one occupation alone. Wages are the lowest rate each application offered, a yearly salary counted over 2,080 hours. Employer names are as the Department records them; a name opens a page here only when it matches one of the board's employers exactly.
- US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification: LCA and PERM disclosure data, 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, published 7 Aug 2026
- USCIS: H-1B specialty occupations
- 20 CFR 656.5: Schedule A occupations
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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Optometrist visa sponsorship. Data as of 7 Aug 2026. https://carejobs.now/occupations/optometrist/visa-sponsorship