H-1B Visa IT Programmer Jobs
IT Programmer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the SOC 15-1251 and 15-1252 classifications, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Department: Clinical Software Dev - 218
Primary Purpose:
A major contributor to software development projects. Performs software programming along with other software development lifecycle activities (requirements, design, test, documentation, 2nd and 3rd level support). Has experience with and is proficient with basic programming concepts within standard architectural patterns. Has limited experience with more advanced architectural patterns (MVC, MVP, MVVM), Service Oriented Architecture, SOLID programming concepts, and application security. Generally relies on instructions and guidance from senior project team members and from direct supervisors but may also rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including coding, testing, debugging and documenting programs. These programs may include desktop applications, interfaces, web applications, stored procedures, or other software artifacts depending on specific job responsibility.
Adheres to ARUP’s enterprise software development policies and departmental software development processes.
Maintains expertise in applicable software development tools, techniques and environments.
May help or mentor other project team members.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Experience
Required* Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a software related field and 3 years of applicable work experience Or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years of applicable work experience
Preferred* LCIT - Demonstrate competency with application programming, including proficient skills in three or more of the following languages/technologies/techniques: C#.Net, WPF, WCF, MVC, MVVM, SSIS, SQL, ASP.NET, Prism, SOA
Education
Required* High School Diploma or Equivalent or better
Preferred Associates Degree or better in Computer Programming or related field
Bachelor's Degree or better in Computer Programming or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Department: Clinical Software Dev - 218
Primary Purpose:
A major contributor to software development projects. Performs software programming along with other software development lifecycle activities (requirements, design, test, documentation, 2nd and 3rd level support). Has experience with and is proficient with basic programming concepts within standard architectural patterns. Has limited experience with more advanced architectural patterns (MVC, MVP, MVVM), Service Oriented Architecture, SOLID programming concepts, and application security. Generally relies on instructions and guidance from senior project team members and from direct supervisors but may also rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including coding, testing, debugging and documenting programs. These programs may include desktop applications, interfaces, web applications, stored procedures, or other software artifacts depending on specific job responsibility.
Adheres to ARUP’s enterprise software development policies and departmental software development processes.
Maintains expertise in applicable software development tools, techniques and environments.
May help or mentor other project team members.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Experience
Required* Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a software related field and 3 years of applicable work experience Or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years of applicable work experience
Preferred* LCIT - Demonstrate competency with application programming, including proficient skills in three or more of the following languages/technologies/techniques: C#.Net, WPF, WCF, MVC, MVVM, SSIS, SQL, ASP.NET, Prism, SOA
Education
Required* High School Diploma or Equivalent or better
Preferred Associates Degree or better in Computer Programming or related field
Bachelor's Degree or better in Computer Programming or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS scrutinizes IT Programmer petitions when the applicant's degree is in a loosely related field like business or general IT. Pull your O*NET profile for SOC 15-1251 or 15-1252 to confirm the accepted degree fields before you apply anywhere.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning their H-1B filings aren't subject to the lottery. Search Migrate Mate to filter IT Programmer roles by employers who have filed LCAs under cap-exempt categories.
Check LCA wage levels before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify a prevailing wage at Level I through IV on the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific programming role and metro area so you're not negotiating blind when the offer comes.
Ask about premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, your cap-gap protection only extends status through September 30. Confirm whether the employer will file premium processing so USCIS adjudicates your I-129 before your OPT end date rather than during the cap-gap window.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled
IT Programmer roles at STEM-designated employers often lead to STEM OPT extensions, but that employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Verify enrollment before accepting an offer, since switching employers later restarts the extension clock and requires a new I-983 training plan.
Document project-based work carefully for specialty occupation RFEs
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on IT Programmer petitions when duties look generalized. Keep a record of specific languages, frameworks, and system architectures you've worked on so your employer's support letter cites concrete technical requirements tied to your degree field.
H-1B Visa IT Programmer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Programmer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field, or where a degree isn't genuinely required to perform the work, are the ones USCIS challenges. The O*NET profile for the relevant SOC code is the starting point for building that degree-to-job connection.
How do I find IT Programmer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can see which companies have filed for IT Programmer roles by occupation code rather than relying on job postings that may or may not lead to sponsorship. Filtering by LCA data is the fastest way to build a target list of employers who've already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
What happens to my H-1B status if my IT Programmer role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in job duties, location, or wage level requires the employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving to a different worksite in a new metropolitan statistical area, for example, triggers both a new LCA and an amended I-129. Working under materially different conditions before USCIS approves the amendment puts your status at risk.
Can an IT Programmer work remotely for an H-1B employer from a different state?
Yes, but the employer must file a new LCA covering each worksite location where you work for more than 40 workdays in a calendar year. The LCA must reflect the prevailing wage for the actual work location, not the employer's headquarters. Short-term assignments under 40 workdays may fall under the short-term placement rule, but the employer should confirm this with USCIS guidance before proceeding.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for an IT Programmer role?
The employer's support letter should describe specific programming languages, frameworks, and system architectures the role requires and explain why those duties demand a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. You should provide transcripts that show coursework directly applicable to the role. If your degree title doesn't match the job exactly, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency can help establish equivalency for USCIS adjudicators reviewing the petition.