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Chief Executive Officer roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related specialty field. Large multinationals, private equity-backed firms, and venture-funded startups are the most active sponsors. The H-1B cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Jackson Health System (JHS) continues to expand its reach and strengthen its capacity to deliver world-class care for the vibrant and expanding communities of Miami-Dade. To support this momentum, JHS seeks an innovative, strategic, and mission-driven healthcare executive to serve as the next Senior Vice President & Chief Executive Officer (SVP & CEO) of Jackson South Medical Center. This role reflects a strategic investment in our future and recognizes the advancement of leaders whose expanded responsibilities have created this opportunity.
Jackson South is a 262-bed, full-service acute care hospital offering Level II trauma services, 24/7 emergency care, advanced surgical capabilities, and a broad range of specialties including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, urology, vascular surgery, and more. As a vital extension of JHS's academic and tertiary strengths, Jackson South delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to the South Miami-Dade region.
LEADERSHIP SCOPE
The SVP & CEO is the accountable executive leader for all hospital operations, reporting to the SVP & CEO of the Regional Hospital Network & Physician Services. This leader sets the strategic direction for Jackson South, ensuring operational excellence, clinical distinction, and a people-first culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving performance in quality, safety, patient experience, and operational efficiency
- Advancing high-reliability practices and continuous improvement
- Strengthening workforce engagement, empowerment, and well-being
- Deepening integration across Jackson Health System and expanding access to care
- Enhancing key service lines and academic partnerships to meet evolving community needs
QUALIFICATION
The ideal candidate is a mission-driven, forward-thinking healthcare executive with:
- A master's degree
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in complex, safety-net, or academic health systems
- A track record of leading high-acuity hospitals or academic medical centers
- Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen
- Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and a culture of accountability, resilience, and excellence
- Commitment to serving diverse and underserved communities
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements
- Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
SUMMARY
Jackson Health System (JHS) continues to expand its reach and strengthen its capacity to deliver world-class care for the vibrant and expanding communities of Miami-Dade. To support this momentum, JHS seeks an innovative, strategic, and mission-driven healthcare executive to serve as the next Senior Vice President & Chief Executive Officer (SVP & CEO) of Jackson South Medical Center. This role reflects a strategic investment in our future and recognizes the advancement of leaders whose expanded responsibilities have created this opportunity.
Jackson South is a 262-bed, full-service acute care hospital offering Level II trauma services, 24/7 emergency care, advanced surgical capabilities, and a broad range of specialties including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, urology, vascular surgery, and more. As a vital extension of JHS's academic and tertiary strengths, Jackson South delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to the South Miami-Dade region.
LEADERSHIP SCOPE
The SVP & CEO is the accountable executive leader for all hospital operations, reporting to the SVP & CEO of the Regional Hospital Network & Physician Services. This leader sets the strategic direction for Jackson South, ensuring operational excellence, clinical distinction, and a people-first culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving performance in quality, safety, patient experience, and operational efficiency
- Advancing high-reliability practices and continuous improvement
- Strengthening workforce engagement, empowerment, and well-being
- Deepening integration across Jackson Health System and expanding access to care
- Enhancing key service lines and academic partnerships to meet evolving community needs
QUALIFICATION
The ideal candidate is a mission-driven, forward-thinking healthcare executive with:
- A master's degree
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in complex, safety-net, or academic health systems
- A track record of leading high-acuity hospitals or academic medical centers
- Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen
- Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and a culture of accountability, resilience, and excellence
- Commitment to serving diverse and underserved communities
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements
- Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Chief Executive Officer
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
CEO roles face heightened USCIS scrutiny on specialty occupation grounds. Assemble degree transcripts, board resolutions tying your degree field to executive duties, and any professional licenses before you start applying.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofits attached to higher education, and qualifying research institutions are exempt from the H-1B lottery. A CEO or president role at one of these organizations lets you file any time without waiting for April registration.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Pull the DOL LCA disclosure data on Migrate Mate to see which companies have filed H-1B petitions for executive-level SOC codes. That filing history confirms an employer has already navigated the specialty occupation argument for senior leadership roles.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level IV wage for your target metro area under the CEO SOC code. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure, and knowing it in advance prevents a letter of intent that USCIS will reject.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo for your employer
Most HR teams lack experience defending CEO roles under H-1B specialty occupation rules. Draft a one-page memo explaining how the position requires a directly related bachelor's degree, referencing the O*NET education requirements for the occupation.
Clarify ownership stakes before the petition is filed
USCIS applies an employer-employee control test to CEO petitions. If you hold a significant equity stake, your attorney needs to show the board retains the right to hire, fire, and supervise you. Resolve the ownership structure before the I-129 is submitted.
H-1B Visa Chief Executive Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Executive Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS reviews CEO petitions more carefully than technical roles. The position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the duties, not a general business or management background. Employers typically support the petition with a detailed job description, board resolutions, and O*NET education data showing that degree-level specialization is standard for the role.
Which types of employers actively sponsor H-1B visas for Chief Executive Officer positions?
Multinational corporations filling a U.S. subsidiary CEO seat, venture-backed startups appointing a founder with foreign national status, and private equity portfolio companies are the most common sponsors. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for executive-level roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL disclosure data by occupation code and company.
How does the employer-employee relationship requirement affect CEO H-1B petitions?
USCIS requires that a qualifying employer-employee relationship exist, meaning the petitioning company must retain the right to control your work, including hiring and firing authority. If you're a majority shareholder or the sole director, this becomes difficult to establish. Structuring the board so it holds supervisory authority over the CEO position is the standard fix attorneys use.
Can a Chief Executive Officer use an H-1B transfer to move between companies?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new H-1B petition is filed, provided your current petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a new I-129 and a certified LCA covering the CEO role at the new organization before your first day.
What happens to H-1B status if the sponsoring company is acquired or merges?
If the successor entity assumes all rights and obligations of the original petitioner and your job duties remain the same, your H-1B status continues without a new filing under the successor-in-interest rule. A material change to the role, compensation, or work location requires an amended I-129 petition. USCIS guidance recommends filing the amendment promptly rather than waiting until renewal.