H-1B Visa iOS Engineer Jobs

iOS Engineer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,088+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type76% On-site
Median Salary$169K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsApple

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
IOS Engineer
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New 23h ago
IOS Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
$90,000/yr - $120,000/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Garmin
Senior iOS Engineer
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Added 3d ago
Senior iOS Engineer
Garmin
Olathe, Kansas
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Expedia Group
iOS Engineer II
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Expedia Group
Added 3d ago
iOS Engineer II
Expedia Group
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
$119,000/yr - $190,500/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Rent the Runway
iOS engineer
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Rent the Runway
Added 5d ago
iOS engineer
Rent the Runway
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
$116,000/yr - $145,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
51-200

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Xai
Mobile iOS Engineer
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Added 1w ago
Mobile iOS Engineer
Xai
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
$180,000/yr - $440,000/yr
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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an iOS Engineer

Verify your degree maps to iOS roles

USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for software roles. Pull the O*NET profile for Software Developers to confirm the listed education requirements match your degree field before your employer files the LCA.

Target employers with cap-exempt pathways

Universities, nonprofits affiliated with research institutions, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. iOS roles at these employers let you skip the lottery entirely and start sooner.

Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate

Filter iOS Engineer roles by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. That cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have never actually filed a petition.

Negotiate offer timing around the April window

H-1B cap petitions open in April for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing in Q1, ask whether the employer can extend your start date to align with the new fiscal year rather than waiting a full extra year.

Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location. Your offer must meet at least the prevailing wage DOL certified on the LCA, or USCIS can deny the petition.

Request premium processing if your OPT is expiring

USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 adjudication to 15 business days. If your OPT end date is approaching and you're in the cap-gap period, premium processing reduces the risk of a gap before your H-1B activates.

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iOS Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an iOS Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes. iOS Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Your employer will document the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles where the job posting says a degree is preferred rather than required can create RFE risk, so confirm the job description states the requirement clearly before your employer files.

How do I find iOS Engineer employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?

Search iOS Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Many companies list sponsorship as available but have never filed a petition. Checking actual DOL LCA disclosure data tells you which employers have a real track record sponsoring the role, not just a checkbox on a job posting.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new iOS Engineer job without losing my priority date?

Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. For H-1B-only transfers without a pending green card, your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working once the receipt notice is issued, assuming you're still in valid status.

What happens to my H-1B status if my iOS Engineer role changes significantly after filing?

A material change in job duties, work location, or employer can require an amended H-1B petition. If you move to a new MSA not covered by the original LCA, your employer must file a new LCA and then an amended I-129 before you start working at that location. USCIS has consistently held that relocation to a new work site without an amended petition is a status violation.

Does iOS Engineer experience outside the U.S. count toward my H-1B petition qualifications?

Foreign work experience counts toward qualifying for an H-1B as long as it's documented. If you hold a three-year bachelor's degree, some employers use a combination of education and three-for-one experience equivalency to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. USCIS may issue an RFE requesting credential evaluations or employer letters, so gather detailed documentation of your prior roles, technologies used, and reporting structure before your employer files.

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