H-1B Visa AI Engineer Jobs

AI Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, typically requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions must certify a prevailing wage through a Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates your petition.

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LTIMindtree
AI Engineer
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LTIMindtree
New 2h ago
AI Engineer
LTIMindtree
Bellevue, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$85k - $95k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Voto Consulting LLC
Agentic AI Engineer
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Voto Consulting LLC
New 3h ago
Agentic AI Engineer
Voto Consulting LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
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None

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Citi
Principal AI Engineer
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Citi
New 4h ago
Principal AI Engineer
Citi
Tampa, Florida
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$126k - $188k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Intuit
Principal AI Engineer
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Intuit
New 6h ago
Principal AI Engineer
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Tiger Analytics
Senior AI Engineer
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Tiger Analytics
New 9h ago
Senior AI Engineer
Tiger Analytics
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
On-Site
Master's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an AI Engineer

Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria

AI Engineer positions must require a specific bachelor's degree to qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Check your target job description against the O*NET profile for your SOC code to confirm the degree requirement is explicit, not just preferred.

Target employers with cap-exempt filing options

Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research labs are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. AI roles at these institutions let you file outside the annual lottery, giving you a year-round path that bypasses the 85,000-slot cap entirely.

Search H-1B sponsors using LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter AI Engineer roles by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're applying only to companies that have already demonstrated willingness and infrastructure to sponsor H-1B petitions for this occupation.

Negotiate premium processing into your offer

Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. Ask your recruiter during offer negotiation whether the employer will elect premium processing through USCIS, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days and protects your start-date timeline.

Document project work that proves specialty-level expertise

USCIS RFEs on AI Engineer petitions frequently challenge whether the role requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Compile technical documentation, model architecture write-ups, and peer-reviewed contributions before your employer files.

Confirm your wage level against OFLC Wage Search data

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Cross-check the offered salary against OFLC Wage Search before signing your offer letter to flag any compliance gap early.

H-1B Visa AI Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an AI Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

AI Engineer positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the job description explicitly requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, machine learning, or electrical engineering. Roles where any technical degree is acceptable, or where the requirement is listed as preferred rather than required, can trigger an RFE from USCIS. Make sure your offer letter and the employer's LCA language both reflect a specific degree requirement tied to the job duties.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for AI Engineers?

Technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and federal contractors all file H-1B petitions for AI Engineer roles. The most reliable way to identify active sponsors is to search employers by their LCA filing history for computer occupations. Migrate Mate filters AI Engineer jobs specifically by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not applying blind to companies without a clear sponsorship track record.

How does the H-1B lottery affect AI Engineer job seekers?

USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for a lottery capped at 85,000 slots annually, with 65,000 in the regular cap and 20,000 reserved for U.S. master's degree holders. If you aren't selected, cap-exempt employers including universities and qualifying nonprofit research organizations can file outside the lottery. Some AI Engineers also pursue O-1A visas as an alternative if their work demonstrates extraordinary ability.

What documents does an employer need to file your H-1B petition as an AI Engineer?

Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before filing Form I-129 with USCIS. You'll need to provide academic transcripts and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your CV listing AI-specific projects and tools, and any publications or patents that support the specialty occupation argument. Employers often request a detailed job duty description matching your degree field to reduce the risk of an RFE.

Can AI Engineers on OPT work for an employer while awaiting H-1B approval?

If your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT employment authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your employer must file before the cap-gap window opens, so confirm that your OPT end date and the H-1B filing timeline align. USCIS requires that the cap-gap extension is based on a timely filed, non-frivolous petition.