Does Epic Games sponsor visas?
Yes in the UK: licensed sponsor, A rating, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker routes (register of 31 Oct 2026). US: 16 certified H-1B LCAs in FY2026 Q1-Q3, October 2025 to June 2026 (published 7 Aug 2026). Canada: 4 approved LMIA positions in 2025 Q2 to 2026 Q1 (published 21 Jul 2026).
Being on a government sponsor list means the employer has sponsored, or may sponsor, workers in that country. It does not mean any particular role is sponsored.
Last updated 31 Oct 2026 · Checked 31 Oct 2026
Evidence
What the government lists say
Each row is one official list, with the names it uses for this employer, the period it covers and a link to the source.
| Country | Government list | What it says | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Home Office, Register of licensed sponsors: workersThe file we readContains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. | Listed as "Epic Games UK ltd", "Epic Games UK Ltd", Guildford. Licensed sponsor, A rating, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker routes (register of 31 Oct 2026). | Published 31 Oct 2026Checked 31 Oct 2026 |
| US | US Department of Labor, OFLC, LCA programs (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) disclosure dataThe file we readSource: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. US government data, in the public domain. | Listed as "Epic Games, Inc.", San Diego, CA. 16 certified H-1B LCAs in FY2026 Q1-Q3, October 2025 to June 2026 (published 7 Aug 2026). | Covers FY2026 Q1-Q3, October 2025 to June 2026Published 7 Aug 2026Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Canada | Employment and Social Development Canada, TFWP: Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Employers ListThe file we readContains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. | Listed as "Epic Games Canada ULC", Montreal. 4 approved LMIA positions in 2025 Q2 to 2026 Q1 (published 21 Jul 2026). | Covers 2025 Q2 to 2026 Q1Published 21 Jul 2026Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
In the data
What the lists show about Epic Games
US: DOL H-1B LCA data
Most common occupations
- Software Developers (6)
- Video Game Designers (2)
- Project Management Specialists (2)
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (2)
- Computer and Information Research Scientists (2)
Main locations
- San Diego, CA (4)
- Cary, NC (2)
- San Francisco, CA (2)
Industry sector
- Information
Median offered annual wage
- $194,800, across 16 applications paid by the year
From US Department of Labor, OFLC, LCA programs (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) disclosure data, FY2026 Q1-Q3, October 2025 to June 2026, 7 Aug 2026.
Canada: the ESDC positive LMIA employers list
Most common occupations
- Software developers and programmers (3)
- Graphic designers and illustrators (1)
Main locations
- Montreal (4)
Program streams
- Global Talent Stream
From Employment and Social Development Canada, TFWP: Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Employers List, 2025 Q2 to 2026 Q1, 21 Jul 2026.
Register against postings
Does the list match the adverts?
A list says an employer can sponsor. Its own adverts say whether a role will. Here is how the two compare, country by country.
- UK: on the list, with no open adverts in the UK on the careers board we read.
- US: on the list, but 14 of 56 open adverts say the role cannot be sponsored. A listed employer does not sponsor every role.
- Canada: on the list, but 1 of 22 open adverts say the role cannot be sponsored. A listed employer does not sponsor every role.
Live roles
Open roles at Epic Games
From Epic Games's own careers board, checked 31 Oct 2026. 78 open in total.
Cary,North Carolina,United States · Advert does not say · Posted 23 Oct 2026
Montreal,Quebec,Canada · Advert does not say · Posted 23 Oct 2026
Cary,North Carolina,United States · Advert does not say · Posted 21 Oct 2026
Cary,North Carolina,United States · Advert does not say · Posted 21 Oct 2026
Cary,North Carolina,United States · Advert does not say · Posted 21 Oct 2026
Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada · Advert does not say · Posted 20 Oct 2026
Montreal,Quebec,Canada · Advert does not say · Posted 20 Oct 2026
Cary,North Carolina,United States · Advert does not say · Posted 20 Oct 2026
In their own words
What the adverts say about work rights
Lines quoted from open adverts on the employer's own careers board. Each wording is shown once.
“Employment Authorization: You must hold an existing right to work in your given location for the full duration of the internship - visa sponsorship or support is unavailable for this role”
“Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship.”
Change log
What changed, and when
- 30 Oct 2026: Found on DOL H-1B LCA data.
- 30 Oct 2026: Found on the ESDC positive LMIA employers list.
- 30 Oct 2026: First published, with evidence from the Home Office register.
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