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Business Development Associate roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with the DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance before petitioning USCIS. Annual cap registration runs each March for an October 1 start date.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you ready to go uP?
- We are named in Top Workplaces NYC for 2024
- We are one of the winners of USPAACC’s Fast 100 Asian American Business awards
- We are recognized as one of the Top 5000 in Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
- We were a finalist for Best ISO of the Year by ETA in 2024
- We were awarded as a Growth Accelerator on the CO-100, an exclusive list that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes as America's top 100 small and medium sized businesses
Want to learn more about our company events?
Click here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lightup-universal-processing-62409b297
Why Should You Join Universal Processing?
- You want to work at a minority owned Fintech company that empowers small to medium-sized businesses
- You are passionate to serve and support our local community and their growth
- You are given one month on-the-job paid training
- You get medical, vision, and dental coverage, generous PTO, and 401k
- You earn uncapped commission and generous bonuses
Compensation: This is a non-exempt position, with a base rate of $27.00/hour during the probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the base rate will increase to $30.00/hour.
Role Summary: The Business Development Associate role is a fully onsite position, 5 days a week. This position serves as the first point of contact to our clients, as part of our sales department. You will be the brand ambassador to our company by introducing the business solutions we provide to the clients.
Responsibilities:
- Gather leads, conduct cold calls, and schedule appointments to develop new business.
- Engage conversations with small-to-medium-sized business owners by introducing products and services.
- Obtain business information such as business name, address, current marketing strategies, payment method, sales volume, and current pricing; inputting lead information into databases.
- Gather credit card processing statements for pricing analysis and to understand business financial situations.
- Follow up with potential clients to further engage business opportunities.
- Manage the business pipeline and develop a payment strategy for long-term success.
- Meet and exceed required sales targets.
Qualifications
- Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. We are an E-Verify employer!
- Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin-Chinese is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or related field preferred
- Previous sales or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication skills, critical thinking, detail-oriented, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to be well-spoken and confidently connect with potential clients on the phone.
- Aptitude for learning and a drive to develop your negotiation and sales skills.
About uP:
Since 2003, Universal Processing has dedicated itself to growing the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses by putting people before profits. Differentiated from the major credit card processing providers, UP’s consultants and support team speak the languages its clients speak, and the business focuses on ingenious customer service, care, support, and reasonable pricing. Today, the Company successfully serves 22,000 clients across the nation. Within 10 years of business, the Company emerged as one of the fastest-growing payments processing companies in the U.S. Nominated as the best ISO of 2024 by ETA and awarded as a Growth Accelerator in CO-100, the Company is soon to become the second AAPI owned payment processor company in US history. In February 2024, Universal Processing changed its branding to Let’s Go uP, to commemorate its legacy and evolution.
At Let’s Go uP, we are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Let's Go uP Together!
Are you ready to go uP?
- We are named in Top Workplaces NYC for 2024
- We are one of the winners of USPAACC’s Fast 100 Asian American Business awards
- We are recognized as one of the Top 5000 in Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
- We were a finalist for Best ISO of the Year by ETA in 2024
- We were awarded as a Growth Accelerator on the CO-100, an exclusive list that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes as America's top 100 small and medium sized businesses
Want to learn more about our company events?
Click here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lightup-universal-processing-62409b297
Why Should You Join Universal Processing?
- You want to work at a minority owned Fintech company that empowers small to medium-sized businesses
- You are passionate to serve and support our local community and their growth
- You are given one month on-the-job paid training
- You get medical, vision, and dental coverage, generous PTO, and 401k
- You earn uncapped commission and generous bonuses
Compensation: This is a non-exempt position, with a base rate of $27.00/hour during the probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the base rate will increase to $30.00/hour.
Role Summary: The Business Development Associate role is a fully onsite position, 5 days a week. This position serves as the first point of contact to our clients, as part of our sales department. You will be the brand ambassador to our company by introducing the business solutions we provide to the clients.
Responsibilities:
- Gather leads, conduct cold calls, and schedule appointments to develop new business.
- Engage conversations with small-to-medium-sized business owners by introducing products and services.
- Obtain business information such as business name, address, current marketing strategies, payment method, sales volume, and current pricing; inputting lead information into databases.
- Gather credit card processing statements for pricing analysis and to understand business financial situations.
- Follow up with potential clients to further engage business opportunities.
- Manage the business pipeline and develop a payment strategy for long-term success.
- Meet and exceed required sales targets.
Qualifications
- Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. We are an E-Verify employer!
- Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin-Chinese is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or related field preferred
- Previous sales or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication skills, critical thinking, detail-oriented, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to be well-spoken and confidently connect with potential clients on the phone.
- Aptitude for learning and a drive to develop your negotiation and sales skills.
About uP:
Since 2003, Universal Processing has dedicated itself to growing the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses by putting people before profits. Differentiated from the major credit card processing providers, UP’s consultants and support team speak the languages its clients speak, and the business focuses on ingenious customer service, care, support, and reasonable pricing. Today, the Company successfully serves 22,000 clients across the nation. Within 10 years of business, the Company emerged as one of the fastest-growing payments processing companies in the U.S. Nominated as the best ISO of 2024 by ETA and awarded as a Growth Accelerator in CO-100, the Company is soon to become the second AAPI owned payment processor company in US history. In February 2024, Universal Processing changed its branding to Let’s Go uP, to commemorate its legacy and evolution.
At Let’s Go uP, we are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Let's Go uP Together!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Associate
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Business development sits in a gray area for H-1B specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for your target SOC code and confirm the listed education requirement is a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. Generic roles that accept any major attract RFEs.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Development Associate roles by employers who have already filed LCAs for this title. That history signals an established sponsorship process, not a first-time attempt that can slow your timeline.
Ask about the H-1B cap registration window upfront
Cap-subject H-1B registration opens in March and closes within days. If an offer comes after April, your earliest start date is October 1 the following year. Confirm this timeline with hiring managers before you invest in a full interview process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I or Level II prevailing wage, and knowing that floor prevents you from negotiating below what USCIS will accept anyway.
Document how your role meets specialty occupation
Collect job postings from comparable employers requiring a specific degree field for business development work. Your employer will need this evidence to defend the specialty occupation claim if USCIS issues an RFE on the I-129 petition.
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Find Business Development Associate JobsBusiness Development Associate H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, marketing, or economics. Generalist titles that accept any degree are more vulnerable to RFEs. Employers who tie the role to a defined degree field and can show industry hiring norms have a stronger case.
How do I find Business Development Associate jobs at companies that sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters roles specifically by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored an H-1B. Searching there narrows your list to employers who have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for this type of role.
Can I start a Business Development Associate job before my H-1B is approved?
Only if you have another valid work authorization, such as OPT or cap-gap coverage. Cap-gap automatically extends F-1 OPT through September 30 if your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT expires. Without a bridge authorization, you can't begin employment until USCIS approves the H-1B petition.
What happens if my employer receives an RFE on my H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer has time to respond, typically 87 days from the RFE notice date. For business development roles, RFEs usually challenge specialty occupation or the degree-to-job connection. Your employer's immigration attorney will gather evidence including industry surveys, internal job descriptions, and degree requirements from comparable postings to build the response.
Can I change employers after my H-1B is approved for a Business Development Associate role?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification after your I-129 has been pending for at least 180 days. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once that petition is filed, without waiting for approval.
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