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Business Advisor jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of consulting expertise and employer compliance. Sponsoring companies must file a certified LCA with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, confirming the role meets specialty occupation standards. A relevant bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field supports qualification.
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For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.
We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.
Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.
Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.
Our Culture
We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Advisor to join our Upstream Business Development organization. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in Oil & Gas and a proven track record in international business development and negotiations. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and commercializing new upstream opportunities across the globe. Working closely with technical teams, external partners, and internal stakeholders, you will help shape the company’s future portfolio through strategic deal-making and commercial impact.
What You Will Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial negotiations and execute agreements related to upstream ventures, acquisitions, and divestments.
- Collaborate with technical teams to assess and progress commercial viability of new opportunities.
- Represent the company in joint ventures, partner discussions, and government engagements across diverse international markets.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including NOCs, IOCs, and other industry participants.
- Support strategic portfolio decisions by integrating technical insights with commercial analysis.
- Ensure alignment across internal functions and secure necessary endorsements for new ventures.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive activity to inform strategy and deal execution.
- Travel Required internationally up to 50%.
What We Look For
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years in international business development and negotiations within the upstream oil and gas sector.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial roles, including deal origination and execution.
- Strong understanding of project economics and risk assessment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 50% and work effectively across cultures and geographies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
Your Benefits
Functional Skills
Negotiation
Opportunity & Market Identification
Contractual Structure Design
Advocacy
Alternate Location:
Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.
Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.
About us
For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.
We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.
Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.
Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.
Our Culture
We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Advisor to join our Upstream Business Development organization. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in Oil & Gas and a proven track record in international business development and negotiations. You will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and commercializing new upstream opportunities across the globe. Working closely with technical teams, external partners, and internal stakeholders, you will help shape the company’s future portfolio through strategic deal-making and commercial impact.
What You Will Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial negotiations and execute agreements related to upstream ventures, acquisitions, and divestments.
- Collaborate with technical teams to assess and progress commercial viability of new opportunities.
- Represent the company in joint ventures, partner discussions, and government engagements across diverse international markets.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including NOCs, IOCs, and other industry participants.
- Support strategic portfolio decisions by integrating technical insights with commercial analysis.
- Ensure alignment across internal functions and secure necessary endorsements for new ventures.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive activity to inform strategy and deal execution.
- Travel Required internationally up to 50%.
What We Look For
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years in international business development and negotiations within the upstream oil and gas sector.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial roles, including deal origination and execution.
- Strong understanding of project economics and risk assessment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 50% and work effectively across cultures and geographies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
Your Benefits
Functional Skills
Negotiation
Opportunity & Market Identification
Contractual Structure Design
Advocacy
Alternate Location:
Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.
Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Business Advisor
Align your degree to specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether a Business Advisor role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Frame your credentials around business administration, management consulting, or economics to match the specialty occupation definition your sponsoring employer will assert.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers who have filed H-1B petitions for advisory and consulting roles in the past. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with verified LCA and H-1B filing history, so you can prioritize outreach toward employers already set up to sponsor.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for Business and Financial Operations roles in your target city before you receive an offer.
Confirm each worksite has its own LCA
If your Business Advisor role involves client sites or multiple office locations, each worksite must have its own certified LCA on file. Raise this with your employer before accepting an offer to avoid compliance gaps that could disrupt your status.
Use O*NET to document your role's degree requirements
O*NET lists Business Advisor and related consulting occupations under job zones that typically require a bachelor's degree. Reference this in conversations with your employer's immigration counsel to help build a defensible specialty occupation argument for your I-129 petition.
File within your 60-day grace period strategically
If you're transitioning from a previous H-1B employer, your new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition before or shortly after your last day. The 60-day grace period after employment ends gives you a narrow window, so get your documentation to the new employer's counsel immediately.
H-1B Visa Business Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Business Advisor roles can qualify as a specialty occupation when the employer structures the position around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in business, management, consulting, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and degree requirement, not just the title. Roles that mix advisory work with general administrative tasks can face scrutiny, so the job description and employer's attestation on the LCA carry significant weight.
How do I find Business Advisor employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for business and consulting roles. Because LCA filings are public DOL records, you can identify companies that have sponsored similar positions before. Prioritizing these employers shortens the path to sponsorship since they already have established processes with immigration counsel and understand the filing requirements for advisory roles.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a potential H-1B sponsor?
Have your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation ready if your degree is from outside the United States. For Business Advisor roles, a detailed resume emphasizing analytical, strategic, or financial advisory duties strengthens your specialty occupation case. Some employers also ask for professional references and prior consulting engagement documentation before initiating the LCA and I-129 filing process.
How long does H-1B status last for a Business Advisor position?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with extensions available up to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically depends on having an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification. Business Advisor roles that involve long-term client engagements benefit from employers who plan the extension timeline well in advance of the six-year cap.
What happens to my H-1B if I move to a new client site or city as a Business Advisor?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B work must have a certified LCA on file before you begin working there. If your Business Advisor role takes you to a new client location or a different metropolitan area, your employer must file a new or amended LCA reflecting that worksite and the applicable prevailing wage. Working at an unlisted location, even temporarily, creates a compliance violation that can affect both you and your employer.