H-1B Visa Business Operations Jobs

Business Operations roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field. Employers across tech, finance, healthcare, and logistics sponsor H-1B workers in these roles, with the 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery applying to most private-sector filings.

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Overview

Open Jobs21,037+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type81% On-site
Median Salary$93K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsDomino's

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DoorDash
Enterprise Business Operations Lead
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DoorDash
New 2h ago
Enterprise Business Operations Lead
DoorDash
New York, New York
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Customer Success
Data Science & Analytics
Business Strategy
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$108,800/yr - $160,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Zscaler
Senior Manager of Business Operations
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Zscaler
New 11h ago
Senior Manager of Business Operations
Zscaler
San Jose, California
Business Operations
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
$147,000/yr - $210,000/yr
Hybrid
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Frontapp
Business Operations & Strategy Manager
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Frontapp
New 16h ago
Business Operations & Strategy Manager
Frontapp
San Francisco, California
Business Operations
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Business Strategy
Project Management
Program Management
$147,000/yr - $169,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
None

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Sallie Mae
Associate, Business Operations
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Sallie Mae
New 17h ago
Associate, Business Operations
Sallie Mae
Newark, Delaware
Business Operations
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Chicago Public Schools
Director, Business Operations
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Chicago Public Schools
New 19h ago
Director, Business Operations
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Human Resources
Project Management
Procurement & Purchasing
$105,000/yr - $136,000/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Business Operations

Verify your role meets specialty occupation

Pull your job's O*NET profile before applying. USCIS requires that Business Operations roles demand a specific bachelor's degree, not any degree. Titles like 'Operations Analyst' clear this bar more cleanly than 'Operations Coordinator.'

Check employer LCA filing history first

Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Operations roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have never filed, saving weeks of dead-end outreach.

Benchmark your wage against DOL prevailing levels

Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your level, and coming in at Level I versus Level III changes your H-1B petition's credibility with USCIS.

Time your offer around the April lottery window

H-1B cap filings open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, negotiate a start date that fits this timeline so your employer can file during the registration window without needing a bridge status.

Flag E-Verify enrollment in your employer research

STEM OPT requires your employer to be E-Verify enrolled, but not all Business Operations employers are. Confirming E-Verify status before accepting an offer prevents a situation where your OPT extension is blocked mid-employment.

Request an amended petition if your role shifts

Business Operations titles often evolve after hiring. If your duties, location, or level change materially, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect, not after.

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Business Operations H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Do Business Operations jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?

Yes, if the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like business administration, operations management, supply chain, or finance. Generic operations roles that accept any degree can get challenged by USCIS as not meeting the specialty occupation standard. Your offer letter and job description need to specify the degree requirement clearly, and your employer should document how the role's duties make that degree necessary.

Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Business Operations roles?

Technology, healthcare systems, financial services, and large logistics companies file the most H-1B LCAs for Business Operations titles. Consulting firms also sponsor frequently, particularly for roles like Operations Analyst, Business Process Analyst, and Strategy Operations Manager. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for these roles on Migrate Mate, which shows DOL LCA data by job title and employer.

What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted into a different Business Operations role?

A material change in job duties, title, or worksite location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving from Operations Analyst to Senior Operations Manager often qualifies as material. Your status remains valid during the filing, but working in the new role before USCIS receipt can create compliance issues for your employer.

Can a small or mid-size company sponsor my H-1B for a Business Operations role?

Yes, company size doesn't determine H-1B eligibility, but smaller employers face more USCIS scrutiny on their ability to pay the prevailing wage and on whether the role genuinely requires a specialty degree. Smaller companies with no prior LCA filing history may also be less familiar with the process, so it's worth confirming early whether they've filed H-1Bs before and whether they have immigration counsel.

How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Business Operations H-1B filings?

The DOL requires your employer to pay the higher of the actual wage for similar employees at that worksite or the prevailing wage for your job title, level, and location, as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Business Operations titles span a wide wage range across levels, so your offer level classification directly affects what the employer must certify on the LCA. An underpaid Level I classification for a senior role is a common RFE trigger.

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