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Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Heredia, Heredia Province, CR
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Abbvie INC
The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Provide advanced university students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and develop professional skills through participation in real projects, operational support, research, and continuous improvement within leading companies in the medical technology, healthcare, manufacturing, quality, engineering, and business sectors. Main Responsibilities: • Carry out relevant tasks and projects in the assigned area (engineering, quality, processes, research, administration, finance, supply chain, IT, laboratory, etc.) • Support continuous improvement initiatives, process analysis, and compliance with internal and external regulations (quality, EHS, good manufacturing/documentation practices). • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in meetings, trainings, and development activities. • Perform data analysis, information management, technical documentation, and reporting (commonly includes advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP, and other systems). • Support laboratory testing, sample/data collection and processing, protocol preparation, and technical documentation for experimental or regulatory areas. • Active university student (with at least 50% of study plan completed) in one of the following areas: • Business Administration, Finance, International Trade, Business Intelligence, Accounting, Graphic Design, Supply Chain • Maintain active student status and insurance policies as required by law and company policies. • Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (B1-B2, depending on company/position). Portuguese is a plus for certain roles. • Strong Microsoft Office skills (advanced Excel commonly required). • Ethical commitment, teamwork skills, initiative, adaptability, effective communication, organizational ability, and attention to detail. Duration & Benefits: • Duration: 6 months with possible extension. • On site- Administrative Schedule. • Monthly financial incentive, transportation and meal support. • Professional mentorship, development of technical and soft skills, networking, and potential employment opportunities upon completion of the internship. • Participation in impactful projects and direct interaction with international teams. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html