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Human Resources Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Large employers in healthcare, finance, and higher education file LCAs regularly for this occupation. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the Phytogen Seed Company research program.
- The tasks will include any or all of those described for the Field and Processing Worker.
- In addition, the Technician's Assistant will perform additional tasks as required by the supervising Field Technician.
- These tasks may include, under close supervision of the Field Supervisor: assisting with the repair and maintenance of field equipment, limited operation of field equipment, organization of samples during harvest and/or processing, and limited driving of a company vehicle.
- The type of task will be dependent on the stage of the annual research program and will be seasonal in nature.
- Tasks may be performed in an indoor and/or outdoor setting.
- Responsible for performing a wide range of tasks or a specific task depending on the stage of the seasonal research program.
- Tasks may include: Field research operations related to planting, thinning, weeding, pollinations and sample harvest.
- Sample processing operations including preparation of supplies, sorting, ginning, weighing, preparation for shipping and seed packaging.
- General facility operations including general clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine tasks as they arise.
- Perform additional tasks as requested by the supervising Field Technician.
- Operation of mobile field equipment, such as a tractor or cotton picker, and stationary field equipment, such as a module builder.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Natural Science (Biology or Environmental Science), Statistics, Mathematics or Information Systems.
- Interpret field observations (agronomic scouting).
- Standardize qualitative data (e.g., scales, categories).
- Relate observations to quantitative metrics (e.g., IPM applications).
- Leadership and Organizational Skills.
- The contingent worker will be responsible of the process to expedite the needed driver license when asked. (This is a requirement for employment).
- 1st & 2nd shift.
- Availability to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays.
Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the Phytogen Seed Company research program.
- The tasks will include any or all of those described for the Field and Processing Worker.
- In addition, the Technician's Assistant will perform additional tasks as required by the supervising Field Technician.
- These tasks may include, under close supervision of the Field Supervisor: assisting with the repair and maintenance of field equipment, limited operation of field equipment, organization of samples during harvest and/or processing, and limited driving of a company vehicle.
- The type of task will be dependent on the stage of the annual research program and will be seasonal in nature.
- Tasks may be performed in an indoor and/or outdoor setting.
- Responsible for performing a wide range of tasks or a specific task depending on the stage of the seasonal research program.
- Tasks may include: Field research operations related to planting, thinning, weeding, pollinations and sample harvest.
- Sample processing operations including preparation of supplies, sorting, ginning, weighing, preparation for shipping and seed packaging.
- General facility operations including general clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine tasks as they arise.
- Perform additional tasks as requested by the supervising Field Technician.
- Operation of mobile field equipment, such as a tractor or cotton picker, and stationary field equipment, such as a module builder.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Natural Science (Biology or Environmental Science), Statistics, Mathematics or Information Systems.
- Interpret field observations (agronomic scouting).
- Standardize qualitative data (e.g., scales, categories).
- Relate observations to quantitative metrics (e.g., IPM applications).
- Leadership and Organizational Skills.
- The contingent worker will be responsible of the process to expedite the needed driver license when asked. (This is a requirement for employment).
- 1st & 2nd shift.
- Availability to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays.
Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Assistant
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to HR functions. A degree in business administration, psychology, or organizational management typically qualifies. A general arts degree without HR coursework can trigger an RFE, so document how your major maps to the role.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a company has filed LCAs for HR Assistant roles before applying. Employers who've sponsored this occupation before already understand the process, which shortens the timeline between offer and petition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsoring employers
Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface companies with verified H-1B filing history in HR roles. This removes employers who've never sponsored the occupation, so you spend time on applications with a realistic path to sponsorship.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify during negotiations, not after signing. STEM OPT and cap-gap situations both require it, and an employer who isn't enrolled may delay or derail your authorization timeline if you're bridging statuses.
Request H-1B filing before your OPT expiration window
If you're on OPT, your employer must file the H-1B petition by April 1 for an October 1 start date. Build your offer timeline so you have a signed letter and all documents to your employer's immigration counsel by early March at the latest.
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific metro area
HR Assistant prevailing wages vary significantly by location and experience level. Pull the Level I and Level II rates for your city using the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations so you know what the DOL-certified floor requires your employer to offer.
H-1B Visa Human Resources Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as human resources, business administration, or organizational development. A generalist support role with loosely defined duties is more likely to receive an RFE than one with a detailed job description tied to a degree-specific knowledge requirement.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for HR Assistants?
Large healthcare systems, universities, financial institutions, and multinational corporations file LCAs for HR Assistant roles with the most regularity. These organizations have in-house immigration counsel and established sponsorship workflows. Smaller companies or startups can sponsor too, but they often lack the administrative infrastructure to move quickly, which matters when you're working against an OPT expiration or cap deadline. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Have your academic transcripts, diploma, and a credential evaluation ready if your degree is from outside the U.S. You'll also need your current I-94 record, any prior visa approval notices, and a detailed description of your HR duties that maps clearly to your degree field. Providing these upfront speeds up the employer's review and reduces back-and-forth with their immigration attorney.
Can I switch HR Assistant jobs after my H-1B is approved?
Yes, but the new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the sponsoring company. Portability under AC21 lets you start with the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and receipted, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. HR Assistant to HR Generalist typically qualifies as same-SOC-code portability.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as an HR professional?
The annual H-1B cap opens for registration in March, with a lottery in late March for fiscal year starting October 1. If you're on OPT and not selected, cap-gap protections extend your work authorization through September 30. Planning your job search to land an offer by February gives your employer enough runway to prepare the petition before the registration window closes.