H-1B Visa Licensed Optician Jobs
Licensed Optician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in opticianry or a related field. Employers in optical retail chains, ophthalmology practices, and hospital systems have active H-1B filing histories for this occupation. State licensure requirements add a credential layer that shapes which employers can sponsor you and on what timeline.
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A World-Class Team
BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.
We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.
Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s
At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.
Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:
- Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
- Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
- Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
- Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*
*Eligibility requirements vary by position.
Job Summary
Responsible for dispensing spectacles and other optical products, to both adults and children, working with prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. This position advises and assists patients with various types of lenses and spectacle frames, including style, weight, and color.
The pay range advertised for this position does not include additional compensation paid out through our spiff program.
Team Members:
- Carry out job functions and responsibilities as assigned. Support the application of club policies, procedures, and compliance.
- Strives for flawless execution and hold ourselves accountable.
- Acts with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address all concerns and to escalate any concerns, as appropriate.
- Ensure a safe and positive environment for our members and each other.
- Embrace inclusion and diversity, by working together with collaboration and respect. Work as a team to achieve goals.
- Move with speed and agility in everything we do.
- Innovate and adapt so we can move as fast as the world around us.
- Maintain a friendly and positive attitude.
Members:
- Deliver service excellence through all points of contact.
- Resolve and deescalate to address every member concern.
- Ensure a safe and positive environment and experience for the members.
- Daily commitment to GOLD Member Standards
- Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA)
- Fast, Friendly Full, Fresh, Clean
Club Standards: Work as a team to deliver GOLD club standards daily.
- Work with commitment and pride to deliver GOLD- Grand opening look daily.
- All items stocked and planograms executed.
- Maintain visible accurate signage.
- Clean and organized, inside and out.
Know your Business:
- Understand how to access and read production and/or financial performance reporting for your department.
- See the connection between consistent execution and the positive impact it can have on the business.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Verifies order data entry, compares Rx to original Rx provided from the doctor assuring all information entered in the system is accurate. Completes proper order filing procedures, including filing the order under the correct ABC system in the store.
- Delivers sales by providing excellent Member service in person and over the phone. Must be able to explain in detail all procedures included under the exam fee; being open and honest in communication and maintaining a friendly pleasant demeanor with customers at all times.
- Takes measurements, assures correct frame selection for Rx power, reads prescriptions on the lensometer, timely notification of product readiness and advancement of the order in the system: including received, notified, and dispense of each job and proper handling of all money related transactions.
- Strives to deliver sales and metric goals by educating patients on the benefits of available products, and by recommending those that will improve their visual needs.
- Spends downtime engaging with members in front of Optical.
- Adheres to all privacy and confidential/proprietary company policies and procedures (i.e. Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, known as HIPAA) as required by law. Provides support to Members in making eyeglass adjustments and repairs.
- Assists Optical Manager with the opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of shift. Ensures that accurate funds are collected, and payments are made at the point of service.
- Maintains all club policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed to work as an optician within the State and keep license up to date and active.
- Knowledge of optical products and business practices preferred.
- High school diploma, college degree, and/or big box wholesale, retail, and/or optical experience is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills and an attention to detail required.
- Open shift availability required for full time positions.
- At least 18 years of age.
Environmental Job Conditions
- Most of the time is spent moving about frequently on hard surfaces. There may be a need to occasionally position oneself to examine or scan merchandise, including bending, handling, pulling, reaching, and/or stooping.
- Frequently requires lifting objects up to 20 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 20 pounds with assistance.
- Located in a comfortable indoor area with frequent exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises. There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents.
- Requires the use of Optical hand tools to adjust and repair Members’ eyeglasses, which includes the insertion and removal of nose pads and small screws.
In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $36.00-$38.00.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Licensed Optician
Verify your state license transfers cleanly
H-1B approval doesn't override state licensure rules. If you're relocating for a sponsored role, confirm the destination state accepts your current license by endorsement before your employer files the petition. Some states require a separate exam.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull Labor Condition Application filings under SOC code 29-2081 for Opticians. This shows which optical employers have sponsored H-1B workers in your target metro and what prevailing wage levels they certified.
Target optical groups with multiple locations
Multi-site optical retailers and ophthalmology management groups file H-1B petitions more regularly than independent practices, which rarely have dedicated HR or immigration infrastructure. Focus your outreach on employers operating at least a regional footprint.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsors
Run your Licensed Optician job search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented H-1B filing history for this occupation so you're not guessing which optical employers will actually sponsor. It cuts out outreach to practices that have never filed.
Clarify the degree-equivalency path upfront
Many opticians hold an associate degree plus ABO certification rather than a four-year degree. For H-1B eligibility, your employer's attorney may need to build a degree-equivalency argument using your credentials and work experience. Raise this with the hiring manager before accepting an offer.
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Find Licensed Optician JobsLicensed Optician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Optician 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 demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Licensed Optician position tied to a degree in opticianry, vision science, or a related discipline can qualify, but roles filled by ABO-certified technicians without a degree requirement may face challenges at adjudication.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Licensed Opticians?
Optical retail chains, ophthalmology group practices, hospital-affiliated eye centers, and vertically integrated vision care companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Independent optician shops rarely file because they lack the legal and HR infrastructure. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing histories specifically for Licensed Optician roles.
How does state licensure interact with my H-1B petition?
Your H-1B petition must reflect the state where you'll actually work, and USCIS expects evidence that you hold or will hold the required state license for that location. If your license isn't yet active in the destination state, your employer's attorney typically includes a statement of intent or a pending licensure application. Getting licensed by endorsement in the new state before the petition is filed strengthens the case.
Can my H-1B employer sponsor me at multiple clinic locations?
Yes, but each work location requires a certified LCA covering that worksite's prevailing wage. If your employer rotates you across locations in different metro areas, they must file an amended petition or amend the LCA to reflect each site. Failure to maintain site-specific LCA coverage is a common compliance gap in multi-location optical groups.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change optical employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition, and your status transfers. You cannot work in the gap between employers without an active petition on file.
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