BP

H1B Visa Sponsor · Oil & Gas Industry

✔ Verified H1B Sponsor Grade C

Major sponsor. Gulf of Mexico deepwater operations.

Annual Petitions

350

Sponsor Grade

Open Positions

Salary Range

$94,500 - $235,000

H1B Sponsorship Overview

Annual Petition Volume

350

Estimated annual H1B labor condition applications

Sponsor Rating

Grade C

Active sponsor with consistent filing history

Based on current open positions at BP

1. Check OPT/CPT eligibility first. Many energy companies hire international students on OPT before sponsoring H1B. STEM-designated degrees qualify for 3 years of OPT.
2. Apply early. BP files approximately 350 H1B petitions per year. Target fall recruiting cycles and career fairs for the best chances.
3. Highlight specialized skills. H1B roles require “specialty occupation” qualifications. Emphasize your petroleum engineering, geoscience, or technical expertise.
4. Network through SPE and university programs. Many energy companies recruit heavily at SPE events, university career fairs, and industry conferences.
5. Consider company subsidiaries. Large companies like BP may sponsor through different legal entities. Ask about specific sponsoring entities during interviews.