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Corporate Internship - Global Marketing and External Affairs - Summer 2027
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States - Illinois - Abbott Park
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 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 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting says it won’t sponsorIts own wording says sponsorship is unavailable.
- 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.
- What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Analyst, Competitive Intelligence” (Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists) in IL: $110k–$110k, median $110k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($16.85 – $33.75/hour) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- 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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The US Department of Labor certified 73 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 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Corporate Global Marketing and External Affairs Internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience in areas such as Corporate Marketing, Citizenship and Sustainability, Public Affairs, and Social/Digital and Sponsorships to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in many areas, like marketing, communication, based on the business need. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with creative problem-solving abilities. This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of various marketing strategies. The intern will gain the knowledge necessary to be successful in their future. Potential Job responsibilities • Support marketing campaign planning and execution • Support development of marketing communication materials • Participate in brand architecture and design work • Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels • Develop communications plans for major initiatives • Learn about citizenship and sustainability efforts • Support key sponsorship programs • Take part in formal and informal training opportunities • Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives Internship Details: • 12-week program. • Paid Internship. • Housing & transportation provided (if meet criteria). • One-on-one mentorship across various levels and experiences. • Meaningful project work and skill development to be implemented across the Abbott Global Marketing and External Affairs team. • Internship’s location: Abbott Park, IL. Basic Qualifications · Completed at least two-three years of college education before beginning internship. · Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship. · Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferable in marketing, communications or related fields. · Applied understanding of basic marketing and communications principles. · Familiarity with major social media platforms · Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications · Strong academic performance (GPA = 3.0/4.0) · Desire to work in the healthcare field. · Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. The base pay for this position is $16.85 – $33.75/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: PA Public Affairs LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06A ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf