H-1B Visa Development Manager Jobs

Development Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Many employers with active H-1B filing histories hire for this role across tech, finance, and healthcare, and cap-subject petitions must be filed before April 1 each year for an October 1 start.

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Project Development Coordinator
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New 17m ago
Project Development Coordinator
Jacobs
Oakland, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$78k - $122k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Director of Workforce Development
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New 19m ago
Director of Workforce Development
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Lexington, Kentucky
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Learning & Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Business Development Associate
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New 22m ago
Business Development Associate
North American Partners in Anesthesia
Melville, New York
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Customer Success
Business Development
$27 - $36/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Sales Development Representative
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New 37m ago
Sales Development Representative
CBIZ
Boca Raton, Florida
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Package Design and Development Quality Assurance Engineer
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New 41m ago
Package Design and Development Quality Assurance Engineer
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Data Science & Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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

Frame your portfolio around delivery outcomes

USCIS adjudicators look for evidence that your role requires specialized knowledge, not just management experience. Document shipped products, engineering team size, and technical decisions you owned to strengthen the specialty occupation case in your I-129 petition.

Verify employer H-1B filing history before applying

Use Migrate Mate to filter Development Manager roles by employers with documented H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, so you're only targeting companies that have sponsored this specific occupation before, not just large employers who sponsor generally.

Check prevailing wage levels early in negotiations

Pull the wage level for SOC code 11-9021 (Construction Managers) or 15-1299 (Software and IT Managers) in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before your first offer call. Your offered salary must meet Level I through IV thresholds or the LCA gets rejected.

Distinguish cap-subject from cap-exempt employer types

Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. If you're open to a Development Manager role at a university research lab or teaching hospital, your start date isn't locked to October 1.

Get your degree evaluated before the offer stage

Foreign three-year bachelor's degrees often require a credential evaluation to be recognized as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Request a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator so the employer's attorney isn't scrambling after you've accepted an offer.

Time your application around the 60-day grace period

If you're transitioning from OPT or a prior H-1B, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your authorized period ends. File the change-of-employer H-1B as soon as your offer letter is signed, don't wait for your last day at the current company.

H-1B Visa Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generalist management roles that accept any degree can draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS. Your employer's attorney should document the technical requirements of the role in the H-1B petition to establish specialty occupation clearly.

Which SOC code does USCIS typically assign to Development Manager roles?

Most software-focused Development Manager positions are classified under SOC 15-1299 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers or related IT manager codes) or 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers), depending on the role's scope. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level on the Labor Condition Application, so it's worth reviewing the O*NET occupation profile for both codes before your employer files the LCA with DOL.

How do I find Development Manager jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?

Migrate Mate filters Development Manager listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, which means you're only seeing roles at companies that have already sponsored this occupation through DOL. Targeting employers with existing LCA filings for development management roles significantly reduces the risk of an employer declining to sponsor after an offer is extended.

Can I start a Development Manager job while my H-1B transfer is pending?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, if you've held H-1B status for at least 180 days and your new employer files a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can begin work for the new employer immediately upon filing. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval, but your prior employer must have been a legitimate H-1B sponsor.

Does a Development Manager role at a startup or early-stage company create H-1B sponsorship complications?

Startups can sponsor H-1B visas, but USCIS scrutinizes whether the employer has sufficient ability to pay the prevailing wage and whether an employee-employer relationship exists, particularly when the manager holds equity. The company needs to demonstrate it can pay your wage through tax returns, financial statements, or funding documentation. Established payroll and a reporting structure help establish the required control relationship.