H-1B Visa Closing Specialist Jobs
Closing Specialist jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers typically sit within real estate transaction, mortgage, or title operations teams where degree-level analytical and compliance duties support a specialty occupation classification. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application and an I-129 petition before your start date, with initial H-1B status granted for up to three years.
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Manage financial transactions, prepare performance reports, handle complex finance administration projects, and reconcile accounts.
Job Description
Summary of the Position:
The Senior Commercial Loan Closing Specialist is responsible for processing and closing all Commercial Real Estate and C&I loans (these include new loans, loan renewals, loan modifications with a variety of structures, collateral, rates and terms), ensuring quality, completeness and accuracy. The position will work closely with the assigned Loan Administrator, Portfolio Manager, Relationship Manager, Borrower, Legal Counsel and Third Parties. This Role will have a high concentration of Construction and Agented Transactions. The role will be expected to perform the necessary due diligence to successfully close these transactions with minimal supervision. Examples of this work will be to complete the necessary Flood due diligence, Review and Opine on the Plan and Cost Report, confirm the accuracy of Insurance and the creation of Pro Rata’s for Agented Transactions. This information will be reviewed and compared against loan approvals and draft documents, ensuring all closing conditions and expectations have been met and closing can occur.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Reviews complex loan documents, initiates and drives deal closing calls that include internal and external deal team members and counsel.
- Ensures documentation accurately reflects the intentions of the credit approval.
- Facilitates teamwork and continuity.
- Proactively pursues gaining new knowledge to perform effectively in the role.
- Prepares funding requests and ensures accurate and complete funding information to ensure a timely closing.
- Ensures transactions are closed in compliance with the Bank’s loan policy and any other requirements designated by the credit approval.
- Works with Relationship Manager/Underwriter to understand the transaction and make sure that all relevant documentation is obtained for a timely closing.
- Liaises and coordinates pre-closing requirements with internal and external clients (Underwriter, Relationship Manager, Syndication Desk, Borrowers, Lenders).
- Demonstrates ability to balance required regulatory and policy requirements when making decisions.
- Ensures Know Your Customer “KYC” requirements have been met prior to closing a transaction.
- Resolves issues that might impede closing and uses judgement to involve the manager and internal counsel when required.
- Completes post-closing steps to ensure that all necessary documentation is received by downstream partners.
- Monitors and clears loan exceptions.
- Develops, designs, and follows inter-departmental controls and risk reducing processes.
- Positively accepts change and engages with team and relevant stakeholders.
- Engages in training and Process Improvement Initiatives.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 - 10 years of experience, including 5 years of bank operations processing, loan closings or related experience.
- Commercial Real Estate experience.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of loan documentation and lending regulations and ability to effectively interface with customers, internal and external counsel, compliance, credit, title companies, inspectors, insurance companies and other external contacts.
- Job may require additional hours of work during peak periods to meet service levels.
- Must demonstrate strong follow-up skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed: Accounting, Bachelor’s - Completed: Business Administration, Bachelor’s - Completed: Finance.
Work Experience
General Experience - 6 to 10 years.
Certifications
Salary Range
$60,000.00-$127,200.00.
Travel
Less than 25%.
Workstyle
Resident.
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes.
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind.
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter.
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Job Description Summary
Manage financial transactions, prepare performance reports, handle complex finance administration projects, and reconcile accounts.
Job Description
Summary of the Position:
The Senior Commercial Loan Closing Specialist is responsible for processing and closing all Commercial Real Estate and C&I loans (these include new loans, loan renewals, loan modifications with a variety of structures, collateral, rates and terms), ensuring quality, completeness and accuracy. The position will work closely with the assigned Loan Administrator, Portfolio Manager, Relationship Manager, Borrower, Legal Counsel and Third Parties. This Role will have a high concentration of Construction and Agented Transactions. The role will be expected to perform the necessary due diligence to successfully close these transactions with minimal supervision. Examples of this work will be to complete the necessary Flood due diligence, Review and Opine on the Plan and Cost Report, confirm the accuracy of Insurance and the creation of Pro Rata’s for Agented Transactions. This information will be reviewed and compared against loan approvals and draft documents, ensuring all closing conditions and expectations have been met and closing can occur.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Reviews complex loan documents, initiates and drives deal closing calls that include internal and external deal team members and counsel.
- Ensures documentation accurately reflects the intentions of the credit approval.
- Facilitates teamwork and continuity.
- Proactively pursues gaining new knowledge to perform effectively in the role.
- Prepares funding requests and ensures accurate and complete funding information to ensure a timely closing.
- Ensures transactions are closed in compliance with the Bank’s loan policy and any other requirements designated by the credit approval.
- Works with Relationship Manager/Underwriter to understand the transaction and make sure that all relevant documentation is obtained for a timely closing.
- Liaises and coordinates pre-closing requirements with internal and external clients (Underwriter, Relationship Manager, Syndication Desk, Borrowers, Lenders).
- Demonstrates ability to balance required regulatory and policy requirements when making decisions.
- Ensures Know Your Customer “KYC” requirements have been met prior to closing a transaction.
- Resolves issues that might impede closing and uses judgement to involve the manager and internal counsel when required.
- Completes post-closing steps to ensure that all necessary documentation is received by downstream partners.
- Monitors and clears loan exceptions.
- Develops, designs, and follows inter-departmental controls and risk reducing processes.
- Positively accepts change and engages with team and relevant stakeholders.
- Engages in training and Process Improvement Initiatives.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 - 10 years of experience, including 5 years of bank operations processing, loan closings or related experience.
- Commercial Real Estate experience.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of loan documentation and lending regulations and ability to effectively interface with customers, internal and external counsel, compliance, credit, title companies, inspectors, insurance companies and other external contacts.
- Job may require additional hours of work during peak periods to meet service levels.
- Must demonstrate strong follow-up skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed: Accounting, Bachelor’s - Completed: Business Administration, Bachelor’s - Completed: Finance.
Work Experience
General Experience - 6 to 10 years.
Certifications
Salary Range
$60,000.00-$127,200.00.
Travel
Less than 25%.
Workstyle
Resident.
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes.
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind.
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter.
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Closing Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Closing Specialist roles qualify as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, business, or law. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and document how your degree maps to the core duties your offer letter describes.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and worksite county. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your exact job title and location before you negotiate, so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Target lenders and title companies with LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for closing and loan operations roles. Focusing your search on companies that have already navigated the process shortens your sponsorship timeline and reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your closing role requires you to work across multiple branch locations or settlement offices, each worksite address needs a separately certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with the employer's immigration counsel early, since adding worksites after filing requires an amended petition.
Time your job search around the annual H-1B cap
H-1B is subject to an annual cap and a selection process whose rules have changed recently. If you're not yet in H-1B status, start your employer outreach early enough that a sponsoring employer can register you before the cycle closes and file the I-129 petition if you're selected.
Document escrow and compliance duties thoroughly
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Closing Specialist role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree. Build a job duty memo with your employer that ties each core responsibility, such as title examination, regulatory compliance, or loan document review, to the specific degree field the position requires.
H-1B Visa Closing Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Closing Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is structured. A Closing Specialist role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, business administration, or law, and the core duties involve regulatory compliance, title analysis, or complex transaction management. Roles built around clerical or administrative tasks alone do not automatically qualify. USCIS evaluates the actual duties and degree requirement stated in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Closing Specialist positions?
Mortgage lenders, title insurance companies, escrow firms, and banks with in-house settlement operations are the most active sponsors for Closing Specialist roles. Employers with established immigration programs and legal teams familiar with LCA compliance are better positioned to complete the process without delays. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for closing and loan operations roles, so you can focus your search on companies that have sponsored the role before.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a copy of any professional licenses relevant to your state's closing requirements, and a detailed description of your past job duties in closing or escrow operations. If your degree is from outside the United States, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service helps USCIS confirm it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Having these ready speeds up the LCA and I-129 preparation process significantly.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a Closing Specialist role?
After the employer files the LCA with DOL, certification typically takes around seven business days. The I-129 petition filed with USCIS under standard processing can take several months. Premium processing, available for an additional government fee, reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, you can start work at the new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Closing Specialist employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, provided you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for your specific worksite location before filing the petition. Your authorized period with the new employer is based on the remaining time on your current status, up to the six-year maximum.