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Architect roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field. Many firms sponsor H-1B visas for licensed and unlicensed architects, but cap-subject slots are limited to 85,000 annually, so targeting employers with active LCA filing history improves your odds.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district, or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
Your Role
As a Gensler Architect, it’s your job to work within a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.
What You Will Do
- Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
- Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
- Maintain project manual and specifications
- Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Licensed or registered architect required
- 5-10 years of experience, preferably working on Critical Facilities projects
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
- Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
The base salary range will be estimated between $82,000 to $105,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.
We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district, or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
Your Role
As a Gensler Architect, it’s your job to work within a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.
What You Will Do
- Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
- Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
- Maintain project manual and specifications
- Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Licensed or registered architect required
- 5-10 years of experience, preferably working on Critical Facilities projects
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
- Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
The base salary range will be estimated between $82,000 to $105,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.
We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Architect
Verify your licensure transfers across states
Your architecture license doesn't automatically apply in every state. Confirm your home country credentials are accepted by NCARB before your employer files the LCA, since the job location's state licensing board determines whether you meet the specialty occupation standard.
Check LCA filings by occupation code
Architect roles file under SOC code 17-1011. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by that code and see which firms have certified LCAs for architect positions, so you're only targeting companies with a documented H-1B filing track record.
Request prevailing wage documentation before signing
Your employer must pay the prevailing wage for your specific role and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, and confirm your offer meets at least Level I for entry roles or Level II for mid-level positions.
Distinguish design roles from project management roles
USCIS scrutinizes architect petitions where the job duties overlap heavily with general project management. Your offer letter should emphasize design, specification writing, and technical oversight, not budget tracking or client relations, to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
File during the April cap window with premium processing
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're selected, ask your employer to add premium processing so USCIS adjudicates the I-129 within 15 business days, keeping your start date on track.
Use O*NET to document your role's degree requirement
Specialty occupation status depends on proving the role normally requires a specific bachelor's degree. Pull the O*NET profile for Architects to show USCIS that the occupation's standard entry requirement is a degree in architecture, strengthening your petition against an RFE.
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Find Architect JobsArchitect H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Architecture meets the specialty occupation definition because entry into the field normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in architecture or a directly related discipline. USCIS treats the degree-to-job alignment as straightforward for licensed architects, though you should ensure your offer letter specifies design and technical duties rather than general project coordination, which carries more scrutiny.
Do I need a U.S. architecture license for an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Not necessarily at the petition stage. USCIS can approve an H-1B for an architect without a U.S. license if your foreign degree and credentials establish specialty occupation. However, some employers require NCARB recognition or state licensure before extending an offer, so confirming the firm's internal requirements early avoids surprises after selection.
How do I find architecture firms that sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to browse architecture employers with verified LCA filing history under SOC code 17-1011. Firms that have filed LCAs for architect positions have already gone through the DOL certification process and are more likely to have an established sponsorship workflow, which speeds up the employer's timeline after you receive an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my sponsoring architecture firm loses a major contract?
Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer, not the project. If the firm terminates your employment, USCIS gives you a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, transfer your H-1B to another employer, or depart. A new architecture firm can file an H-1B transfer immediately, allowing you to start work as soon as the petition is received by USCIS.
Can a small or boutique architecture firm sponsor an H-1B?
Yes. Firm size doesn't determine H-1B eligibility. Small studios and boutique practices can sponsor H-1B petitions as long as they have a legitimate employer-employee relationship and can pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. The DOL's LCA process applies equally to firms of any size, and USCIS evaluates the petition on the job's qualifying duties, not the employer's headcount.
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