H-1B Visa Finance Jobs

Finance roles, including financial analysts, investment managers, and quantitative researchers, consistently rank among the most H-1B-sponsored positions. Most require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, qualifying as a specialty occupation. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and cap-subject petitions go through the annual lottery.

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Overview

Open Jobs20,708+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type73% On-site
Median Salary$104K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsKPMG

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Pubmatic, Inc.
Finance & Planning Analysis Manager
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Pubmatic, Inc.
New 35m ago
Finance & Planning Analysis Manager
Pubmatic, Inc.
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
$145,000 - $165,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Kipp Nashville
Associate of Finance
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Kipp Nashville
New 37m ago
Associate of Finance
Kipp Nashville
Jacksonville, Florida
Finance
Accounting
Procurement & Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
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High School

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South32
Analyst, Finance Business Partner
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South32
New 46m ago
Analyst, Finance Business Partner
South32
Tucson, Arizona
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Business Analyst
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Faire Wholesale, Inc.
Strategic Finance Senior Associate
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Faire Wholesale, Inc.
New 49m ago
Strategic Finance Senior Associate
Faire Wholesale, Inc.
New York City, New York
Strategy & Corporate Development
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Strategy
Tax
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On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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LangChain
Strategic Finance Associate
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LangChain
New 55m ago
Strategic Finance Associate
LangChain
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Strategy
Procurement & Purchasing
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$145,000/yr - $155,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Finance

Match your degree field to the role

USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the finance position. A business administration degree may not satisfy specialty occupation for a quantitative analyst role. Confirm the match before applying, or document how your coursework aligns to the specific job duties.

Check the prevailing wage before negotiating

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your finance role and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before you enter salary discussions, so you know the floor your offer legally can't go below.

Target employers with cap-exempt filing history

Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Finance roles at these institutions, endowment managers, treasury analysts, grant accountants, give you a path that bypasses the April registration window entirely.

Use Migrate Mate to filter finance employers by LCA filings

DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which employers have actively sponsored H-1B workers in finance roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this data by employer and occupation, so you're targeting companies with a real sponsorship track record, not guessing from job descriptions.

Time your job search around the H-1B registration window

Cap-subject H-1B registration opens each March. Finance hiring cycles often peak in fall and spring. Starting your search in January gives you time to receive an offer, have your employer register in March, and begin in October if selected, the standard cap-subject timeline.

Ask employers about their I-129 filing timeline upfront

Once USCIS selects your registration, your employer has until June 30 to file the I-129 petition. Confirm your prospective employer has in-house immigration counsel or an external firm engaged, so the petition doesn't stall after selection.

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Finance H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Do finance roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?

Most professional finance roles qualify because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics. Roles like financial analyst, portfolio manager, and credit risk analyst consistently meet USCIS specialty occupation standards. General bookkeeping or data entry positions typically don't qualify because they don't require a specific degree.

Which finance employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?

Banks, asset managers, insurance companies, and financial technology firms are among the most active H-1B sponsors for finance roles. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data shows which employers have filed for finance-specific positions. Migrate Mate filters this data by occupation and employer, so you can identify companies that have sponsored roles matching your background rather than applying blindly.

How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect finance job offers?

Your employer must pay you at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your role and location before USCIS will approve the H-1B petition. Finance wages vary significantly by metropolitan area, so an offer that looks competitive nationally may fall below the prevailing wage in New York or San Francisco. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable wage level before accepting any offer.

Can I work in finance on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?

Yes. If you're on post-completion OPT or a STEM OPT extension, you can work in a qualifying finance role while your employer files your H-1B petition. If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B is selected, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically until your H-1B status begins, provided your employer filed before your OPT end date.

Does the O*NET classification affect my H-1B petition for a finance role?

O*NET occupation profiles and Standard Occupational Classification codes are used by DOL when determining prevailing wages and by USCIS when evaluating whether a position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Financial analysts, securities analysts, and financial risk specialists each carry distinct SOC codes that map to different wage levels. Your employer's petition should reference the SOC code that most accurately reflects your actual job duties.

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