H-1B Visa Financial Counselor Jobs

Financial Counselor roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your location and SOC code.

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Overview

Open Jobs83+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type86% On-site
Median Salary$19K
Top LocationFort Lauderdale, FL
Most JobsDuke University

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Community Health System
Patient Financial Counselor 1 - Full Time - Days - 1.00 FTE
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Community Health System
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Patient Financial Counselor 1 - Full Time - Days - 1.00 FTE
Community Health System
Fresno, California
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Accounting
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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2+ yrs exp.
High School

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Lafayette Health Ventures
Sr Financial Counselor- Revenue Cycle- New Orleans
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Lafayette Health Ventures
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Sr Financial Counselor- Revenue Cycle- New Orleans
Lafayette Health Ventures
New Orleans, Louisiana
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
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WellSpan Health
Financial Counselor I
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WellSpan Health
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Financial Counselor I
WellSpan Health
York, Pennsylvania
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Accounting
Customer Service
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1+ yr exp.
High School
10,000+

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Trinity Health
Financial Counselor
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Trinity Health
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Financial Counselor
Trinity Health
Aledo, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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2+ yrs exp.
High School
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Hartford HealthCare
Financial Counselor
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Hartford HealthCare
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Financial Counselor
Hartford HealthCare
Farmington, Connecticut
Healthcare Administration
Customer Service & Support
Customer Service
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2+ yrs exp.
High School
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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Counselor

Verify your degree meets specialty occupation

USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to financial counseling duties. A business or accounting degree typically qualifies, but a general studies degree may not. Pull the O*NET profile for Financial Counselors to see the education requirements USCIS officers reference.

Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations

Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Financial Counselor roles in your target city. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage, so knowing these numbers before negotiating protects your petition.

Target employers with active LCA filing history

Search Migrate Mate to filter Financial Counselor openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role. These employers already understand the H-1B process, which shortens the offer-to-filing timeline significantly.

Ask about cap-exempt employer status early

Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your petition skips the lottery. Financial Counselor roles exist at these organizations, and filing year-round removes the April registration deadline pressure.

Confirm the employer uses E-Verify before accepting

STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, but for H-1B, E-Verify participation signals the employer has experience with employment eligibility verification. Ask HR directly rather than assuming, since not all financial services firms are enrolled.

File premium processing if your start date is fixed

USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. Financial Counselor roles often have client-facing start dates tied to onboarding cycles. If your employer agrees to pay, request it at the I-129 filing stage, not after an RFE arrives.

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Financial Counselor H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Financial Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related discipline. Generic roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted can face USCIS scrutiny. The O*NET profile for Financial Counselors supports the specialty occupation argument when the duties align with the documented degree requirement.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Counselor positions?

Banks, credit unions, wealth management firms, insurance companies, and nonprofit credit counseling agencies all sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Counselors. Cap-exempt institutions like universities and hospital systems are also worth targeting since they can file year-round. Migrate Mate lets you browse Financial Counselor openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history.

How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Financial Counselor H-1B petitions?

Your employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the Financial Counselor SOC code in your work location. Wages are tiered by experience level, and USCIS can issue an RFE if the offered salary appears inconsistent with your stated role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage floor before your offer is finalized.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Financial Counselor employer mid-status?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you're maintaining valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA for the Financial Counselor role. You don't need to leave the country or restart the cap process.

What documents should I have ready before a Financial Counselor employer agrees to sponsor?

Prepare your official transcripts confirming a relevant degree, any professional certifications such as AFC or CFP credentials, and a resume that maps your duties to the specialty occupation definition. Employers need these to support the I-129 petition. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before the employer starts the LCA process.

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