Companies offering 1-year free work with sponsorship

In general, reputable companies do not offer visa sponsorship under conditions that require the sponsored employee to work for free for an entire year. Employment and visa sponsorship are typically governed by labor laws and visa regulations that require the employer to pay a fair, market-rate salary for the job role.

If an offer appears to require unpaid work for an extended period in exchange for sponsorship, it may raise legal and ethical concerns, as this can violate labor laws in many countries, including the UK, the US, and those within the EU. Legitimate visa sponsorship arrangements should involve paid employment to meet legal standards and ensure fair treatment of workers.

However, there are some temporary or volunteer visa types (e.g., some exchange programs or fellowships) that allow for shorter unpaid internships or volunteering stints, but these are usually not for full-time employment, do not lead to permanent residency, and typically do not require a full year of free work.