H-1B Visa Learning Specialist Jobs

Learning Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field. Employers in K-12 districts, higher education, and corporate L&D regularly file LCAs for this role. Cap-subject petitions enter the annual lottery, but cap-exempt institutions like universities and nonprofits can file year-round.

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Machine Learning Engineer
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BRAIN
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Machine Learning Engineer
BRAIN
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
On-Site
None
201-500

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
AI and Machine Learning Engineer
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AI and Machine Learning Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Spring, Texas
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$121k - $277k/yr
Hybrid
Master's
10,000+

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Boston Children's Hospital
Machine Learning Ops Engineer II
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Boston Children's Hospital
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Machine Learning Ops Engineer II
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$94k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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IPolarity LLC
Machine Learning Operations Engineer
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IPolarity LLC
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Machine Learning Operations Engineer
IPolarity LLC
Whippany, New Jersey
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
MLOps
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
$55 - $60/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
2-10

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Coupang
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer
Coupang
Mountain View, California
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$152k - $261k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Learning Specialist

Verify your degree field matches the role

USCIS evaluates whether your bachelor's degree directly relates to the Learning Specialist duties listed in the job posting. A degree in instructional design, curriculum development, psychology, or education typically satisfies the specialty occupation requirement. A business or unrelated degree may trigger a Request for Evidence.

Target cap-exempt employers first

Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Learning Specialist roles exist in all three categories. Filtering your search to these institutions gives you a filing path that isn't tied to the April registration window.

Search LCA filings to confirm sponsorship history

Use Migrate Mate to filter Learning Specialist jobs by employers who have active LCA filings for this occupation code. Seeing verified DOL Labor Condition Application history tells you the employer has already cleared the wage and documentation step, not just expressed willingness to sponsor.

Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary

The DOL assigns Learning Specialist roles to SOC code 25-9031. Run your target employer's location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I through Level IV wage floors before your first salary conversation. Offers below the prevailing wage cannot be certified on an LCA.

Clarify STEM OPT eligibility with your DSO early

If you're on OPT and your Learning Specialist role is housed in an instructional technology or educational data unit, your DSO may be able to designate it under a STEM-eligible SOC code. That extension gives you two additional years before your employer needs to file your H-1B petition.

Confirm the job description matches O*NET requirements

USCIS cross-references H-1B specialty occupation claims against the O*NET occupation profile for the listed SOC code. Ask your employer to align the job posting's required qualifications with the O*NET entry-level education standard before the LCA is filed, reducing the risk of a denial based on occupational mismatch.

H-1B Visa Learning Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Learning Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as education, instructional design, curriculum development, or learning sciences. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position, not just preferred. Generic postings that accept any bachelor's degree can create problems at adjudication, so the job description's language matters.

Which types of employers hire Learning Specialists and sponsor H-1B visas?

K-12 school districts, colleges and universities, corporate learning and development departments, edtech companies, and healthcare systems all hire Learning Specialists and have filed LCAs for the role. Universities and nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without entering the lottery. You can search employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.

How does the H-1B lottery affect Learning Specialist job seekers?

Cap-subject employers, typically for-profit companies, must register you in the annual H-1B lottery held each March. With a selection rate under 30% in recent fiscal years, a single registration doesn't guarantee a filing slot. Prioritizing cap-exempt employers like universities or nonprofit training organizations eliminates lottery risk entirely and lets your employer file at any point in the year.

What SOC code applies to Learning Specialist roles under an H-1B petition?

Most Learning Specialist roles are classified under SOC code 25-9031, Instructional Coordinators, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics defines as requiring a master's degree for many positions. Your employer uses this code when filing the LCA with DOL. The SOC code also determines your prevailing wage level, so verifying the correct code before the LCA is submitted protects both sides from a wage compliance issue later.

Can an OPT student working as a Learning Specialist transition to H-1B status?

Yes. If you're on standard OPT, your employer needs to file your H-1B petition during the March registration window. If your role falls under a STEM-eligible SOC code and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, your DSO may approve a STEM OPT extension, giving you up to two additional years of work authorization. That extension significantly reduces timing pressure on the H-1B filing.