H-1B Visa Director of Administration Jobs

Director of Administration jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.

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Open Jobs59+
Work Type69% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsOkta, Inc.

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Assistant Director of Administration
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Assistant Director of Administration
Temple University Health System
Pennsylvania
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Office Management
$62k - $67k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Sr. Director, HR Administration & Total Rewards
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Sr. Director, HR Administration & Total Rewards
Solidigm
Rancho Cordova, California
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Compensation & Benefits
$160k - $267k/yr
On-Site
None

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Director of Administration
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Director of Administration
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
$142k - $279k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Assistant Director, Finance & Administration
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Assistant Director, Finance & Administration
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
$109k - $119k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Director, Contract Administration
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Director, Contract Administration
Inova Health
Falls Church, Virginia
Procurement & Supply Chain
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Purchasing
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director of Administration

Frame your credentials around specialty occupation

Your degree field must align directly with the administrative and organizational duties in the job description. A degree in business administration, public administration, or management strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general liberal arts background.

Use O*NET to benchmark your job duties

Pull the O*NET occupation profile for General and Operations Managers or Administrative Services Managers to map your actual responsibilities against the official duty descriptions. Employers use this alignment when drafting the LCA job description submitted to DOL.

Target employers with multi-site LCA filing history

If the role involves overseeing offices in multiple locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Prioritize employers who have already navigated multi-worksite filings, since they understand the added compliance burden and are less likely to withdraw the offer mid-process.

Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer database

Search Migrate Mate's database of employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history filtered to administrative and operations roles. This surfaces companies that have already completed the DOL certification process for positions like yours, cutting out guesswork.

Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer

Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and intended worksite before negotiating compensation. DOL assigns wage levels one through four based on experience and complexity; the certified LCA must reflect your actual level, so a mismatch triggers compliance risk after filing.

Request I-129 premium processing if your start date is firm

USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, which guarantees a decision within a defined business-day window. For Director-level roles with onboarding deadlines tied to budget cycles or fiscal year transitions, this protects both you and the employer from costly delays.

H-1B Visa Director of Administration: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Director of Administration role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, when the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, organizational management, or a directly related field. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is required. Roles where any degree field would suffice, or where a degree is preferred but not required, do not meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard.

What does the employer need to file for H-1B sponsorship at this level?

The employer first certifies a Labor Condition Application with DOL, confirming the offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for the role and worksite. They then file an I-129 petition with USCIS. Because Director of Administration roles often involve policy oversight across departments, the job description must clearly articulate the specialized degree requirement and the complexity of duties.

How long does H-1B status last for a Director of Administration?

USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, with the option to extend for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a qualifying green card process is already underway. The status is tied to the sponsoring employer, so a job change requires a new H-1B petition.

What happens if the Director role requires oversight of offices in multiple states?

Each worksite where you will work for more than 90 days requires its own certified LCA. The employer must post the LCA at each location before you begin work there. If your role involves managing regional offices, confirm with the employer's HR or legal team that they have a process for certifying worksite-specific LCAs before you accept an offer.

Where can I find Director of Administration roles at H-1B sponsoring employers?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, including those who have sponsored administrative and operations leadership roles. Searching by role type and location surfaces companies that have already completed DOL certification for similar positions, which is a strong signal they understand the sponsorship process and are prepared to repeat it.