H-1B Visa Community Association Manager Jobs

Community Association Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business administration, real estate, or a related field. Employers in property management, HOA management firms, and large real estate companies have active H-1B filing histories. The annual cap and lottery apply, so timing your job search around the October 1 fiscal year start matters.

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Overview

Open Jobs12+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type92% On-site
Median Salary$113K
Top LocationAtlanta, GA
Most JobsFirstService Residential

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Licensed Community Association Manager
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Licensed Community Association Manager
FirstService Residential
Atlanta, Georgia
Property Management
Construction Management
Customer Service & Support
$98,500/yr - $105,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Maricopa Association of Governments
Community Initiatives Planning Manager
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Community Initiatives Planning Manager
Maricopa Association of Governments
Phoenix, Arizona
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Business Operations
Project Management
$111,185/yr - $167,776/yr
Hybrid
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
51-200

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FirstService Residential
Community Association Manager
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Community Association Manager
FirstService Residential
Nashville, Tennessee
Property Management
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
$120,000/yr - $125,000/yr
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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FirstService Residential
Community Association Manager
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Community Association Manager
FirstService Residential
Atlanta, Georgia
Property Management
Customer Service & Support
Construction Management
$90,000/yr - $100,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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FirstService Residential
Licensed Community Association Manager
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Licensed Community Association Manager
FirstService Residential
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Property Management
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
$105,000/yr - $120,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Association Manager

Verify your degree meets specialty occupation

USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Community Association Manager role. A business administration, real estate, or facilities management degree strengthens your case. A general liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE, so have your employer document the connection explicitly.

Target CAI-certified employers with filing history

Firms employing Community Managers of the Year association (CAI) members are more likely to understand H-1B sponsorship requirements for this role. Look for property management companies that already hold certified manager designations, as they're accustomed to credential-heavy hiring processes.

Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors

Search Migrate Mate for Community Association Manager roles filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts through listings at companies that have never filed, so you focus outreach on employers already set up to sponsor.

Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Community Association Manager roles in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-9141 before you negotiate, so you know the floor your offer must meet for LCA certification to succeed.

Clarify the LCA filing timeline with your employer

The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before USCIS accepts your I-129 petition. Ask your employer's HR or legal contact whether they've filed LCAs before. First-time filers often underestimate the lead time required before the April registration window opens.

Align your OPT end date with lottery registration

H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're not selected, the 60-day grace period may not fully bridge the gap. Plan your job search timeline so an offer is in place before the March registration window.

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Community Association Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Community Association Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?

It can, but USCIS scrutinizes this title more than roles like software engineer. The key is demonstrating that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, real estate management, or a related discipline. Employers should document job duties that go beyond general coordination and reflect professional-level judgment requiring that specific educational background.

What types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Community Association Managers?

Large property management companies, HOA management firms, and real estate investment trusts are the most active sponsors for this role. Smaller community associations rarely have the legal infrastructure to file. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by job title and employer.

What SOC code applies to Community Association Managers for H-1B purposes?

The DOL classifies this role under SOC code 11-9141, Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers. Your employer uses this code when filing the Labor Condition Application, and it determines the prevailing wage level your offer must meet. You can verify the wage floor for your specific metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new community management employer?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your prior status was lawfully maintained. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for the Community Association Manager role in your new work location, since prevailing wages are geography-specific and non-transferable from your previous employer's filing.

Does O*NET classify Community Association Manager as a high-complexity specialty occupation?

O*NET places Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Job Zone 4, which requires substantial preparation including a bachelor's degree and several years of experience. This classification supports the specialty occupation argument, but your employer still needs to show the specific position requires a degree in a directly related field, not just any bachelor's degree.

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