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Compliance Officer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in law, finance, accounting, or a related field. Financial services, healthcare, and technology employers file LCAs regularly for this title, making it a reliable category for H-1B sponsorship.
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Salary: Competitive pay based on education and/or experience and $500 bonus after 6 months and $1,000 bonus after 1 year!
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k), paid-time off, $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, etc.
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Position:
This position manages the external inspection process of the firm's operations, including audit preparation, coordination and hosting of the audit, and submission and implementation of corrective actions, provides oversight of the internal audit program, completes client and vendor qualification questionnaires, supervises the Research and Development Quality Specialist, and manages vendor recalls. This position must travel on short notice to host unannounced external audits at any OBI location.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in clinical laboratory sciences or related field. An advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of five years management experience and five years of quality assurance experience.
- Demonstrated experience providing leadership and direction in a manner that cultivates respect and influences behavior.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong critical thinking skills and independent judgement.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to travel on short notice to be present for external audits at any OBI location.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform impact analysis for all organizational changes to identify the impact changes can have on the firm's compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as other OBI policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance to the organization on federal regulations, CLIA requirements, and AABB and FACT standards.
- Direct and host all external audits on the firm's behalf.
- Oversee the internal audit program.
- Supervise the Research and Development Quality Specialist.
- Notify applicable agencies of proficiency testing (PT) failures.
- Assist appropriate areas in the development of corrective action plans for external audits and PT failures.
- Ensure corrective actions are submitted to the external auditor or accrediting agency for PT failures and all corrective actions are completed and found to be effective.
- Ensure that all pre-audit requirements for accrediting and regulatory agencies occur as required. This includes but is not limited to completing pre-audit questionnaires and assembling reports documents and files for the audit.
- Coordinate completion and submission of client/vendor questionnaires.
- Provide compliance related counsel (i.e. external agency reporting) to the VP of Quality Management.
- Serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer for the firm.
- Identify quality and process projects that can be improved using DMAIC principles and six sigma tools.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WHILE SAVING LIVES
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Salary: Competitive pay based on education and/or experience and $500 bonus after 6 months and $1,000 bonus after 1 year!
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k), paid-time off, $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, etc.
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Position:
This position manages the external inspection process of the firm's operations, including audit preparation, coordination and hosting of the audit, and submission and implementation of corrective actions, provides oversight of the internal audit program, completes client and vendor qualification questionnaires, supervises the Research and Development Quality Specialist, and manages vendor recalls. This position must travel on short notice to host unannounced external audits at any OBI location.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in clinical laboratory sciences or related field. An advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of five years management experience and five years of quality assurance experience.
- Demonstrated experience providing leadership and direction in a manner that cultivates respect and influences behavior.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong critical thinking skills and independent judgement.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to travel on short notice to be present for external audits at any OBI location.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform impact analysis for all organizational changes to identify the impact changes can have on the firm's compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as other OBI policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance to the organization on federal regulations, CLIA requirements, and AABB and FACT standards.
- Direct and host all external audits on the firm's behalf.
- Oversee the internal audit program.
- Supervise the Research and Development Quality Specialist.
- Notify applicable agencies of proficiency testing (PT) failures.
- Assist appropriate areas in the development of corrective action plans for external audits and PT failures.
- Ensure corrective actions are submitted to the external auditor or accrediting agency for PT failures and all corrective actions are completed and found to be effective.
- Ensure that all pre-audit requirements for accrediting and regulatory agencies occur as required. This includes but is not limited to completing pre-audit questionnaires and assembling reports documents and files for the audit.
- Coordinate completion and submission of client/vendor questionnaires.
- Provide compliance related counsel (i.e. external agency reporting) to the VP of Quality Management.
- Serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer for the firm.
- Identify quality and process projects that can be improved using DMAIC principles and six sigma tools.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Compliance Officer
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to compliance work. A finance, accounting, law, or business degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is adjacent, document how your coursework maps to the compliance functions in your job description.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Compliance Officer roles by verified LCA filing history so you're applying to employers who have already cleared the DOL certification process, not ones encountering H-1B sponsorship for the first time.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using your SOC code and work location before negotiating salary. Your offered wage must meet the certified LCA wage level, and Level I or II placements can affect petition credibility for senior compliance roles.
Flag regulated-industry employers in your search
Banks, broker-dealers, and healthcare systems operate under federal oversight and maintain dedicated compliance teams with established H-1B infrastructure. These employers file LCAs more consistently than general corporate compliance functions at smaller firms.
Confirm your compliance certifications are transferable
Credentials like CAMS, CRCM, or CFE are recognized across U.S. employers, but some regulated industries require U.S.-specific licensing. Clarify with your prospective employer whether your existing certifications satisfy their compliance role requirements before the offer stage.
Understand the 60-day portability window when changing roles
If you're moving from one compliance position to another while on H-1B, your new role must be in the same or a related occupational classification. USCIS evaluates whether the new position qualifies under AC21 portability, so document the functional overlap explicitly.
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Find Compliance Officer JobsCompliance Officer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Compliance Officer as a specialty occupation when the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, accounting, law, or business administration. The employer must document this requirement in the Labor Condition Application and petition. Roles that accept any degree field regardless of discipline can face RFEs, so the job description language matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Compliance Officers?
Financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology are the most active H-1B sponsors for Compliance Officers. Banks, investment firms, and broker-dealers operate under federal and state regulatory requirements that sustain dedicated compliance headcount. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in these sectors on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for Compliance Officer roles.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Compliance Officer H-1B petitions?
The DOL requires your employer to certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code, job level, and work location. For Compliance Officers, wage levels vary significantly by industry and geography. You can check applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations to avoid a mismatch that could delay certification.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Compliance Officer role at a different employer?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, as long as your existing H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. USCIS will evaluate whether the compliance functions and degree requirements align between the two positions.
Do compliance certifications like CAMS or CRCM strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
They can support the petition but don't replace the degree requirement. USCIS focuses on whether the position requires a specific academic credential, not professional certifications. That said, certifications like CAMS or CRCM demonstrate specialized expertise and can reinforce the employer's argument that the role requires theoretical and practical knowledge in a defined field, particularly in anti-money-laundering or banking compliance contexts.
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