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Collection Agent roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Employers in debt management, financial services, and healthcare billing have active LCA filing histories. Use those records to target companies already set up to sponsor.
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The data collection staff will assist the Department in its statutory responsibilities related to sex and violent offender registration.
DUTIES:
The data collection staff will assist the client in its statutory responsibilities related to sex and violent offender registration. Incumbent reports to the Sex and Violent Offender Registration and Victim Services Division of the client.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Research and collect court documents
- Analyze and interpret the documents collected
- Communicate with local and state law enforcement client
- Enter data into a designated web portal and data systems
- Perform related duties as assigned by client Staff
Job Requirements:
- Broad experience with data collection and data entry.
- Broad knowledge of the Indiana Criminal Code.
- Thorough knowledge of the client, as well as all levels of the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience and comfortability with court documents and legal jargon
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to read and process data including information on crimes that is detailed, thorough, and contains sensitive material
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with client staff and external client staff.
DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
- Incumbent must be able to handle multiple, complex tasks and make good decisions based on his or her knowledge and understanding of each specific question and assignment.
- Incumbent must use multiple methods in accomplishing an end result or outcome of a particular task and must be timely and accurate in completion of all tasks.
- Incumbent’s work must be accurate. Consequences of inaccurate data include a negative public perception of the client and potential public safety risks to the communities.
- Incumbent works independently with work being reviewed on a periodic basis for accuracy, compliance with policy, and overall client goals.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
- Incumbent must maintain working relationships with all client personnel to discuss projects related to their needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree preferred
Equivalent work experience may also be considered
SKILL - REQUIRED / DESIRED AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills - Required
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications - Required
- Ability to maintain discretion when working with confidential information - Required
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships - Required
- Bachelor's Degree - Required
- Familiar w/ criminal history records - Triple Is, probable cause affidavits, conviction/sentencing docs, presentence investigation reports, Court orders - Nice to have
- Research experience - Nice to have
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
The data collection staff will assist the Department in its statutory responsibilities related to sex and violent offender registration.
DUTIES:
The data collection staff will assist the client in its statutory responsibilities related to sex and violent offender registration. Incumbent reports to the Sex and Violent Offender Registration and Victim Services Division of the client.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Research and collect court documents
- Analyze and interpret the documents collected
- Communicate with local and state law enforcement client
- Enter data into a designated web portal and data systems
- Perform related duties as assigned by client Staff
Job Requirements:
- Broad experience with data collection and data entry.
- Broad knowledge of the Indiana Criminal Code.
- Thorough knowledge of the client, as well as all levels of the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience and comfortability with court documents and legal jargon
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to read and process data including information on crimes that is detailed, thorough, and contains sensitive material
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with client staff and external client staff.
DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
- Incumbent must be able to handle multiple, complex tasks and make good decisions based on his or her knowledge and understanding of each specific question and assignment.
- Incumbent must use multiple methods in accomplishing an end result or outcome of a particular task and must be timely and accurate in completion of all tasks.
- Incumbent’s work must be accurate. Consequences of inaccurate data include a negative public perception of the client and potential public safety risks to the communities.
- Incumbent works independently with work being reviewed on a periodic basis for accuracy, compliance with policy, and overall client goals.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
- Incumbent must maintain working relationships with all client personnel to discuss projects related to their needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree preferred
Equivalent work experience may also be considered
SKILL - REQUIRED / DESIRED AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills - Required
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications - Required
- Ability to maintain discretion when working with confidential information - Required
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships - Required
- Bachelor's Degree - Required
- Familiar w/ criminal history records - Triple Is, probable cause affidavits, conviction/sentencing docs, presentence investigation reports, Court orders - Nice to have
- Research experience - Nice to have
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Collection Agent
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires Collection Agent positions to qualify as specialty occupations, meaning the employer must document that a specific bachelor's degree is required. Finance, accounting, or business administration degrees typically satisfy this. Bring transcripts and any credential evaluation to interviews.
Search LCA data on Migrate Mate
Filter employer results on Migrate Mate by DOL Labor Condition Application filings for collection and credit roles. This shows which companies have already filed for H-1B workers in similar positions, cutting your research time significantly.
Target regulated industries with compliance staff
Healthcare billing firms, debt collection agencies, and financial institutions operate under federal oversight and routinely hire credentialed staff. These employers are more likely to have established H-1B filing processes than smaller, unregulated collection shops.
Confirm specialty occupation framing before signing
Ask the employer whether the role has previously supported H-1B petitions and whether the job description explicitly requires a degree. A vague posting listing a degree as preferred rather than required can trigger a USCIS Request for Evidence that delays or kills your case.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Collection Agent prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. Pull your wage level from the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so your offered salary meets the DOL threshold, which is a hard requirement for LCA certification.
Time your offer around the H-1B cap deadline
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for a start date of October 1. If you receive an offer after the registration window closes, your employer can still file for cap-exempt roles at qualifying nonprofits or universities, but most for-profit collection agencies are cap-subject.
H-1B Visa Collection Agent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Collection Agent role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Collection Agent job focused on routine calls likely won't qualify, but a role requiring financial analysis, regulatory compliance, or portfolio management with a degree requirement in finance or accounting typically does. The job description language matters significantly.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Collection Agent positions?
Financial services firms, healthcare revenue cycle companies, and large debt management agencies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for collection-related roles. These organizations have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with LCA filings. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing histories for collection roles on Migrate Mate before applying.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Collection Agent roles?
The DOL sets prevailing wage levels for Collection Agent positions by location and experience tier. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage level, typically Level I or II for entry and mid-level roles. Employers who underpay risk LCA denial or USCIS audit. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage floor for your target metro before accepting an offer.
Can a Collection Agent on OPT get sponsored for H-1B by the same employer?
Yes, and this is one of the more straightforward paths. If your OPT employer already employs you in a qualifying Collection Agent role, they can file your H-1B registration in March without you needing to change jobs. Your OPT authorization continues through the cap-gap period until October 1 if your registration is selected and the petition is timely filed.
What O*NET classification covers Collection Agent roles for H-1B filings?
Most Collection Agent positions map to the O*NET classification for Bill and Account Collectors. Employers reference this code when completing the LCA and documenting specialty occupation status. If your role involves financial analysis or credit risk work, it may fall under a higher-complexity O*NET code, which can strengthen the specialty occupation argument with USCIS.