Occidental Petroleum

H1B Visa Sponsor · Oil & Gas Industry

✔ Verified H1B Sponsor Grade C

Permian Basin leader. Carbon capture pioneer.

Annual Petitions

150

Sponsor Grade

Open Positions

Salary Range

$105,303 - $160,669

H1B Sponsorship Overview

Annual Petition Volume

150

Estimated annual H1B labor condition applications

Sponsor Rating

Grade C

Active sponsor with consistent filing history

Based on current open positions at Occidental Petroleum

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. Occidental Petroleum files approximately 150 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 Occidental Petroleum may sponsor through different legal entities. Ask about specific sponsoring entities during interviews.