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Leasing Professional roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Large property management companies and corporate housing firms with established HR infrastructure are your most likely sponsors. Specialty occupation status depends on how the employer structures and documents the role.
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Interviews will be conducted no more than two weeks following the closing of the position.
The New Mexico State Land Office has been named a Regional Top Workplace every year since 2023 and a National Top Workplace every year since 2024, reflecting its ongoing commitment to an exceptional workplace culture. To learn more about why the Land Office was voted a Top Workplace, and about the great benefits offered by the agency, copy and paste the below link into your browser: https://www.nmstatelands.org/job-opportunities/
The NM State Land Office has a Non-Emergency Telework Policy, which allows eligible employees to telework up to twenty-four (24) hours a week consistent with the agency's business needs.
The Commercial Resources Division currently is operating on a schedule allowing for up to 16-hours of telework after a probationary period. All new hires in the Commercial Resources Division must complete a 6-month probationary onboarding and training period before becoming eligible for telework agreements.
As a valued State Land Office employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.
PURPOSE:
The core mission of the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) is to responsibly generate revenue through a wide array of leasing activities on state trust lands on behalf of public schools, universities, and hospitals. This position provides analytical support within the Commercial Resources Division. The Division is comprised of Business Leasing and Rights-of-Way bureaus, as well as an Office of Renewable Energy and an economic development project unit. The Division engages in a broad array of leasing activities on approximately nine million acres of state trust land, which generates millions of dollars each year for public schools, universities, and hospitals. The Commercial Analyst will be assigned to the Business Leasing bureau; however, as part of the Division's cross-training initiative, the analyst will also assist with processing rights-of-way and right-of-entry permits. This position will also focus on lease compliance and financial accounting efforts.
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of the Division Director, through the Business Leasing Manager, the position performs research and analysis to recommend lease rates and provisions. Further, the selected candidate will sustain Division standards and expectations while working within the parameters of the policies and procedures established by the NM State Land Office. The position focuses on responsible revenue generation and responsive customer service by accurately processing applications, explaining internal procedures to applicants, and gathering, organizing, and processing the needed documentation in a timely fashion. This position is responsible for the management of an assigned portfolio of business leases and may be assigned rights-of-way and right-of-entry permits. The analyst must evaluate and process multiple applications and coordinate with applicants to acquire missing data, as necessary, to ensure accurate instruments are executed. Additionally, the analyst must accurately input required information into the Land Information Management System (LIMS) and work with other Land Office personnel to ensure proper processing of applications and preparation of various instruments in compliance with Land Office policies and procedures. This position will perform lease audits and reviews to examine and validate outstanding invoices, including performing technical research of internal data sources, work with lessees to resolve validated outstanding invoices and statements, and may conduct or assist in audits of individual accounts.
CUSTOMERS:
Internal: Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division; Administrative Services; Commercial Division; Legal Division; Surface Resources Division; and executive State Land Office management officials (Office of the Commissioner).
External: New Mexico public schools, universities, and hospitals; individuals; general public; lessees (agricultural, oil and gas companies, commercial, rights-of-ways); natural resource authorization users; program enrollees; hunters; other government entities (state, federal, city, county, tribal).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Must obtain and maintain a State of New Mexico Driving Certificate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer to include working with computers, faxes, copiers and printers, and phone usage with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling, and crawling. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Some travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Jaiden Trujillo, (505) 827-5858 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Interviews will be conducted no more than two weeks following the closing of the position.
The New Mexico State Land Office has been named a Regional Top Workplace every year since 2023 and a National Top Workplace every year since 2024, reflecting its ongoing commitment to an exceptional workplace culture. To learn more about why the Land Office was voted a Top Workplace, and about the great benefits offered by the agency, copy and paste the below link into your browser: https://www.nmstatelands.org/job-opportunities/
The NM State Land Office has a Non-Emergency Telework Policy, which allows eligible employees to telework up to twenty-four (24) hours a week consistent with the agency's business needs.
The Commercial Resources Division currently is operating on a schedule allowing for up to 16-hours of telework after a probationary period. All new hires in the Commercial Resources Division must complete a 6-month probationary onboarding and training period before becoming eligible for telework agreements.
As a valued State Land Office employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.
PURPOSE:
The core mission of the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) is to responsibly generate revenue through a wide array of leasing activities on state trust lands on behalf of public schools, universities, and hospitals. This position provides analytical support within the Commercial Resources Division. The Division is comprised of Business Leasing and Rights-of-Way bureaus, as well as an Office of Renewable Energy and an economic development project unit. The Division engages in a broad array of leasing activities on approximately nine million acres of state trust land, which generates millions of dollars each year for public schools, universities, and hospitals. The Commercial Analyst will be assigned to the Business Leasing bureau; however, as part of the Division's cross-training initiative, the analyst will also assist with processing rights-of-way and right-of-entry permits. This position will also focus on lease compliance and financial accounting efforts.
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of the Division Director, through the Business Leasing Manager, the position performs research and analysis to recommend lease rates and provisions. Further, the selected candidate will sustain Division standards and expectations while working within the parameters of the policies and procedures established by the NM State Land Office. The position focuses on responsible revenue generation and responsive customer service by accurately processing applications, explaining internal procedures to applicants, and gathering, organizing, and processing the needed documentation in a timely fashion. This position is responsible for the management of an assigned portfolio of business leases and may be assigned rights-of-way and right-of-entry permits. The analyst must evaluate and process multiple applications and coordinate with applicants to acquire missing data, as necessary, to ensure accurate instruments are executed. Additionally, the analyst must accurately input required information into the Land Information Management System (LIMS) and work with other Land Office personnel to ensure proper processing of applications and preparation of various instruments in compliance with Land Office policies and procedures. This position will perform lease audits and reviews to examine and validate outstanding invoices, including performing technical research of internal data sources, work with lessees to resolve validated outstanding invoices and statements, and may conduct or assist in audits of individual accounts.
CUSTOMERS:
Internal: Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division; Administrative Services; Commercial Division; Legal Division; Surface Resources Division; and executive State Land Office management officials (Office of the Commissioner).
External: New Mexico public schools, universities, and hospitals; individuals; general public; lessees (agricultural, oil and gas companies, commercial, rights-of-ways); natural resource authorization users; program enrollees; hunters; other government entities (state, federal, city, county, tribal).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Must obtain and maintain a State of New Mexico Driving Certificate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer to include working with computers, faxes, copiers and printers, and phone usage with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling, and crawling. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Some travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Jaiden Trujillo, (505) 827-5858 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the Leasing Professional occupation profile on O*NET and confirm your job duties align with the bachelor's degree requirement. Roles framed around sales targets alone are harder to defend as specialty occupation than those tied to market analysis or asset management.
Target corporate and institutional property managers
REITs, corporate relocation firms, and large multi-family operators file LCAs far more consistently than independent landlords. Search by employer type, not just job title, to find companies with active H-1B filing history in real estate leasing.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Leasing Professional listings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed LCAs for this role. That filing history tells you which companies have already navigated specialty occupation approval for this specific job title.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your metro area before your offer call. Your H-1B requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor protects you from underpayment that could jeopardize your petition.
Document your degree's direct connection to the role
Prepare a written summary linking your coursework in real estate, finance, or business administration to your specific leasing duties. USCIS reviewers scrutinize specialty occupation claims for property roles, so your employer's support letter needs more than a generic job description.
H-1B Visa Leasing Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Leasing Professional role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field like real estate, business, or marketing. Roles at larger property management firms that involve market analysis, lease structuring, or portfolio reporting are stronger candidates than high-volume apartment leasing jobs focused purely on sales activity.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Leasing Professionals?
Corporate housing providers, REITs, commercial real estate firms, and large multi-family operators are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. They have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with immigration filings. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for Leasing Professional roles on Migrate Mate.
What documentation should I prepare before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers?
Gather your degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a clear written summary connecting your field of study to your leasing duties. Employers will need these materials to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition, so having them ready speeds up their filing process.
How does prevailing wage apply to H-1B Leasing Professional positions?
The employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Leasing Professional occupation in your specific metro area. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Wages are set at four levels based on experience, and your offer must meet the level that matches your duties and qualifications.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new leasing employer if I switch jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must still meet specialty occupation and prevailing wage requirements for the role.