H-1B Visa Director of Commercial Operations Jobs

Director of Commercial Operations jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a closely related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period extendable to six years.

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Open Jobs47+
Work Type79% On-site
Top LocationMettawa, IL
Most JobsAbbVie

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Director, Global Commercial Strategy & Operations
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Director, Global Commercial Strategy & Operations
BeOne Medicines
Remote
Strategy & Corporate Development
Marketing
Product Management
Customer Success
Business Strategy
$187k - $247k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Associate Director, Commercial Accounting & Operations
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Associate Director, Commercial Accounting & Operations
Denali Therapeutics
South San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$159k - $207k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Director, Commercial Operations
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Director, Commercial Operations
Cleveland Diagnostics
Remote
Business Operations
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Sales
Customer Success
Business Development
Project Management
$100k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Director Commercial Operations
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Director Commercial Operations
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Syosset, New York
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$140k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Associate Director of Commercial Business Operations
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Associate Director of Commercial Business Operations
Groupe Pierre Fabre
Secaucus, New Jersey
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Customer Service & Support
Project Management
Business Strategy
$120k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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

Frame your credentials around specialty occupation

Pull your O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers before interviews. Cross-reference your degree field against the role's analytical and strategic duties so your resume and petition letter connect your specific discipline to the position's requirements.

Target companies with multi-site LCA filing history

Commercial Operations directors often oversee multiple locations. Identify employers who have filed LCAs across several worksites, since they already understand that each location requires its own certified LCA and won't be caught off guard during your petition.

Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to browse Director of Commercial Operations openings at employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, filtered by city and role type, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness and capacity to sponsor.

Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating

Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, so knowing the prevailing wage floor protects you from offers that look competitive but can't survive the LCA certification process.

Clarify amendment timelines before accepting a relocation

If the role requires moving between cities after your petition is approved, your employer must file an amended I-129 with a new LCA before you start working at the new location. Confirm the company's internal process for handling worksite amendments before you sign an offer.

Use AC21 portability to protect your green card timeline

If your sponsoring employer has also started a PERM-based green card process, the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act lets you change employers once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, keeping your priority date intact.

H-1B Visa Director of Commercial Operations: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Director of Commercial Operations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, the role typically qualifies. Director of Commercial Operations positions involve strategic planning, revenue analysis, cross-functional operations management, and financial forecasting, duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and degree requirement in the employer's petition, so the offer letter and support documentation should explicitly tie the position's analytical responsibilities to that degree requirement.

How does the LCA requirement work for a commercial operations director who oversees multiple offices?

Each worksite where you'll perform work needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves regular travel to client sites or company branches in different metropolitan statistical areas, your employer must file a separate LCA for each location before you work there. Short-term placements have a limited exception, but ongoing presence at an unlisted worksite is not covered by a single LCA. Confirm worksite coverage with your employer's HR or immigration team before the petition is filed.

What happens to my H-1B status if the company restructures or eliminates my director role?

Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position on file with USCIS. If your role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or leave the country. A new employer can file a concurrent or successive H-1B petition on your behalf, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives that petition rather than waiting for approval.

Can I negotiate my offer if the prevailing wage certified on the LCA is lower than market rate?

Yes, and you should. The LCA sets a floor, not a ceiling. Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage certified by DOL, but nothing prevents them from offering above that amount. If you discover the LCA wage is below your expected compensation, ask the employer to certify a higher wage level on the LCA before the I-129 is submitted, since the wage on the petition must match what the LCA actually certifies.

How do I find Director of Commercial Operations jobs where the employer is already set up to sponsor H-1B visas?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can search Director of Commercial Operations openings by city and role type knowing the company has already navigated the sponsorship process. Prioritizing employers with existing H-1B infrastructure reduces the risk that your offer falls through because the company is unfamiliar with LCA certification or I-129 filing requirements.