H-1B Visa Assistant General Manager Jobs

Assistant General Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, hospitality management, or a related specialty field. Employers in hospitality, retail, and food service regularly file LCAs for AGM roles, making this one of the more accessible management paths for H-1B holders.

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Work Type87% On-site
Top LocationChicago, IL
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Crunch Fitness
Assistant General Manager
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Crunch Fitness
New 1h ago
Assistant General Manager
Crunch Fitness
Columbus, Ohio
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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BD
Assistant General Counsel, Commercial
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BD
New 3h ago
Assistant General Counsel, Commercial
BD
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$221k - $353k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Applied Materials
Operations Mgr I
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Applied Materials
New 3h ago
Operations Mgr I
Applied Materials
Austin, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Project Management
$60k - $83k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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TE Connectivity
Sr Mgr R&D/Product Dvl Engineering
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TE Connectivity
New 8h ago
Sr Mgr R&D/Product Dvl Engineering
TE Connectivity
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Business Development
$180k - $271k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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University of Maryland Medical System
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - General Surgery
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University of Maryland Medical System
New 11h ago
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - General Surgery
University of Maryland Medical System
Towson, Maryland
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant General Manager

Verify your AGM role meets specialty occupation

Pull the O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers to confirm the degree requirement language. Your offer letter must specify a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just any degree, to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard.

Target multi-unit operators with LCA filing history

Restaurant groups, hotel chains, and retail franchises with multiple locations file LCAs far more consistently than single-unit operators. Search Migrate Mate to filter AGM openings by employers with verified H-1B filing records in your target industry.

Check prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer

Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area and SOC code before negotiating. AGM wages vary significantly by market, and your offered salary must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage to clear DOL's LCA certification.

Flag E-Verify enrollment when evaluating employers

If you're on STEM OPT and targeting an AGM role as a bridge to H-1B sponsorship, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting. Non-enrolled employers can't legally extend your OPT work authorization.

Time your application around the cap registration window

H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. AGM roles at for-profit operators are cap-subject, so coordinate with your prospective employer at least six months in advance to align the offer timeline with filing deadlines.

Clarify who pays which filing fees upfront

Employers are legally required to pay I-129 petition fees and the ACWIA training fee. Get written confirmation of fee responsibility before signing an offer. Some operators, especially smaller franchisees, misunderstand this obligation and may try to shift costs to you.

H-1B Visa Assistant General Manager: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Assistant General Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It depends on how the job is defined. If the AGM position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as hospitality management, business administration, or operations management, USCIS will generally treat it as a specialty occupation. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field are harder to sponsor, and employers sometimes need to provide additional documentation to establish the degree requirement.

Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for AGM positions most frequently?

Hospitality and hotel management, multi-unit restaurant groups, and large retail chains file the most LCAs for Assistant General Manager roles. These industries tend to have centralized HR teams familiar with the H-1B process. Single-location operators and small franchisees sponsor far less frequently. Browse AGM openings with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to focus your search on employers who have already gone through the process.

Can my employer start the H-1B process while I'm still on OPT?

Yes, and they should. H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1, a timely-filed H-1B petition triggers cap-gap protection, extending your work authorization through September 30. Your employer needs to file the I-129 petition before your OPT expires to activate this protection, so early coordination with HR is critical.

What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted from AGM to General Manager?

A promotion to General Manager is considered a material change in your employment terms and typically requires an amended H-1B petition. USCIS treats a new title with different duties, a higher SOC code, or a changed wage level as a new petition. Your employer should file the amended I-129 before the promotion takes effect. Failing to amend is a compliance risk for the employer and a status risk for you.

How does the prevailing wage requirement work for AGM roles?

Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must obtain a certified LCA from DOL confirming your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Prevailing wages for AGM positions vary considerably by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current Level I and Level II wages for your city before negotiating your offer, so you know the floor your employer must clear.