H-1B Visa AI Solutions Engineer Jobs

AI Solutions Engineers design and deploy enterprise AI systems, a role USCIS consistently recognizes as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, AI, or a related field. Demand for H-1B visa sponsorship in this space is high, with tech, consulting, and finance employers filing LCAs regularly for these positions.

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AI Solutions Engineer
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AI Solutions Engineer
Amphenol
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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AI Solutions Lead
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AI Solutions Lead
CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY
St. Louis, Missouri
Software Engineering
Product Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Business Strategy
Project Management
Business Development
$100k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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AI Solutions Engineer Lead Senior
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AI Solutions Engineer Lead Senior
Elevance Health
Atlanta, Georgia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Technical Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cardiovascular Medicine Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Manager
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Cardiovascular Medicine Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Manager
Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
Program Management
$33 - $49/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Enterprise AI & HPC Solutions Manager
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Enterprise AI & HPC Solutions Manager
Lenovo
Morrisville, North Carolina
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Strategy
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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

Align your degree to the role

USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the specialty occupation. A computer science, AI, or data engineering degree maps cleanly. A business degree with self-taught ML skills creates an RFE risk, document any graduate coursework or certifications that bridge the gap.

Search LCA filings by SOC code

AI Solutions Engineer roles file under SOC code 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-2051 (Data Scientists). Run the OFLC Wage Search filtered by those codes to identify employers already certified to sponsor H-1B workers in your target metro.

Find H-1B sponsors faster on Migrate Mate

Filter AI Solutions Engineer roles by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have active LCAs for this exact SOC code, so you're not guessing which companies will actually file a petition for you.

Clarify the employer's cap-exempt status early

Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery entry. If you're open to research or applied AI roles, these employers remove lottery timing risk entirely.

Request premium processing at the offer stage

Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, which conflicts with most employer onboarding timelines. Ask your recruiter whether the company routinely pays for premium processing, USCIS upgrades to a 15-business-day decision window, before accepting an offer.

Use your 60-day grace period strategically

If your current H-1B employer does a reduction in force, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor. A new employer can file a cap-exempt transfer petition immediately, so keep your O*NET job description documentation current and your portfolio projects publicly accessible.

H-1B Visa AI Solutions Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an AI Solutions Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, in the vast majority of cases. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. AI Solutions Engineer positions requiring expertise in machine learning, cloud architecture, or enterprise AI deployment consistently satisfy this standard. Roles where any technical degree qualifies regardless of field carry slightly higher RFE risk, so a targeted degree match strengthens your petition.

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

Tech companies, management consulting firms, financial services institutions, and large healthcare systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Employers building internal AI platforms or selling AI-integrated products to enterprise clients file LCAs for this occupation most frequently. Browse current openings with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively sponsoring right now.

How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search as an AI Solutions Engineer?

If you're subject to the annual cap, your petition enters the lottery each April for an October 1 start date. That timeline means you need an offer in hand by late March. Cap-exempt employers, universities, nonprofit research labs, and some federally funded R&D centers, can file year-round and aren't subject to the lottery, which makes them worth targeting if timing is a constraint for you.

What documentation should I prepare before applying for AI Solutions Engineer roles requiring H-1B sponsorship?

Have a degree equivalency evaluation ready if your credential is from outside the U.S., since USCIS requires confirmation it meets the U.S. bachelor's degree standard. Compile transcripts, any graduate coursework in AI or machine learning, and a portfolio of deployed AI projects. Employers' immigration counsel will use your degree field and job duties to build the specialty occupation argument, so a clear alignment between your credentials and the role description is critical.

Can an AI Solutions Engineer on H-1B switch employers mid-status?

Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 and an LCA for the specific role and work location. You don't re-enter the lottery, and there's no gap in your work authorization if the transfer is filed before your current employment ends.