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Licensed Prosthetists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in prosthetics and orthotics, plus board certification. Employer demand is concentrated in rehabilitation hospitals, VA health systems, and private O&P practices, many of which have active H-1B filing histories.
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We’re looking for experienced financial professionals to join our team dependable team.
Whether you’re looking for a change or seeking to align with a more stable firm, and you have a passion for insurance and investments*, then there’s no better place to work than New York Life Insurance Company. So if you’re interested in new market opportunities, expanding your products and services, or giving your clients greater peace of mind, we can help.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are dedicated to prudent financial management and impeccable service.
New York Life and its affiliates are dedicated to prudent financial management, high-quality products, and impeccable service. Our financial professionals help clients develop a long-term financial strategy to achieve their financial goals using an array of financial products and services, including life insurance, annuities, and mutual funds*. When you join our team, we help you build your practice and assist those in your community plan for their financial futures. We’re looking for people who possess the following characteristics:
- Highly self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work effectively and independently.
- Outgoing personality with the ability to develop relationships (i.e., “People Person") and a sincere desire to help others.
- Fearless, positive attitude and willingness to be accountable for results.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and excellent time-management skills.
- Desire for continuous learning.
- Good communicator—you have excellent listening skills and the ability to explain complex information in a simple and concise manner.
WHY NEW YORK LIFE?
From quality training programs to a competitive compensation package, we offer tremendous support to our financial professionals. Our dedicated teams at the General Office and the Corporate Office help our agents make a real impact for their customers and communities.
Our extensive, agent-focused resources include:
- Our NYLIC University training program, designed to provide career-long support and growth for those interested in the management career path.
- The Professional Alliance Program, which helps you strengthen existing relationships with attorneys, accountants, and other financial professionals by being able to share commissions on client referrals that lead to sales.
- Our Advanced Planning Group, Eagle Strategies** for qualifying agents who are also Registered Representatives, and the Nautilus Group for qualifying agents, are three highly-skilled teams providing advanced markets support.
- Dedicated underwriters who work diligently on cases.
- Committed managers who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
- A team of highly-trained and experienced product consultants to support your client acquisition needs.
- Significant income potential.
- Competitive benefits.
COMPANY STRENGTH
We are among the strongest and most respected financial companies in America today, ranking #71 on the 2019 Fortune 100 list.
New York Life has earned the highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer from the major ratings agencies such as Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA). *Source: Independent Third Party Ratings Reports as of 7/30/18. For 65 consecutive years we have led the way in the industry with the most US members of the Million Dollar Round Table, the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.
Securities are only offered by properly licensed Registered Representatives of NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA.SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency. NYLIFE Securities is a New York Life company. The financial strength ratings do not pertain to securities.
Eagle Strategies LLC is a registered investment adviser and Financial Advisors affiliated with Eagle Strategies can provide fee based financial planning and assets under management services. Eagle Strategies is a New York Life company.
New York Life is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
INTRODUCTION
We’re looking for experienced financial professionals to join our team dependable team.
Whether you’re looking for a change or seeking to align with a more stable firm, and you have a passion for insurance and investments*, then there’s no better place to work than New York Life Insurance Company. So if you’re interested in new market opportunities, expanding your products and services, or giving your clients greater peace of mind, we can help.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are dedicated to prudent financial management and impeccable service.
New York Life and its affiliates are dedicated to prudent financial management, high-quality products, and impeccable service. Our financial professionals help clients develop a long-term financial strategy to achieve their financial goals using an array of financial products and services, including life insurance, annuities, and mutual funds*. When you join our team, we help you build your practice and assist those in your community plan for their financial futures. We’re looking for people who possess the following characteristics:
- Highly self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work effectively and independently.
- Outgoing personality with the ability to develop relationships (i.e., “People Person") and a sincere desire to help others.
- Fearless, positive attitude and willingness to be accountable for results.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and excellent time-management skills.
- Desire for continuous learning.
- Good communicator—you have excellent listening skills and the ability to explain complex information in a simple and concise manner.
WHY NEW YORK LIFE?
From quality training programs to a competitive compensation package, we offer tremendous support to our financial professionals. Our dedicated teams at the General Office and the Corporate Office help our agents make a real impact for their customers and communities.
Our extensive, agent-focused resources include:
- Our NYLIC University training program, designed to provide career-long support and growth for those interested in the management career path.
- The Professional Alliance Program, which helps you strengthen existing relationships with attorneys, accountants, and other financial professionals by being able to share commissions on client referrals that lead to sales.
- Our Advanced Planning Group, Eagle Strategies** for qualifying agents who are also Registered Representatives, and the Nautilus Group for qualifying agents, are three highly-skilled teams providing advanced markets support.
- Dedicated underwriters who work diligently on cases.
- Committed managers who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
- A team of highly-trained and experienced product consultants to support your client acquisition needs.
- Significant income potential.
- Competitive benefits.
COMPANY STRENGTH
We are among the strongest and most respected financial companies in America today, ranking #71 on the 2019 Fortune 100 list.
New York Life has earned the highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer from the major ratings agencies such as Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA). *Source: Independent Third Party Ratings Reports as of 7/30/18. For 65 consecutive years we have led the way in the industry with the most US members of the Million Dollar Round Table, the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.
Securities are only offered by properly licensed Registered Representatives of NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA.SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency. NYLIFE Securities is a New York Life company. The financial strength ratings do not pertain to securities.
Eagle Strategies LLC is a registered investment adviser and Financial Advisors affiliated with Eagle Strategies can provide fee based financial planning and assets under management services. Eagle Strategies is a New York Life company.
New York Life is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Licensed Prosthetist
Verify your ABC or BOC certification status
USCIS requires proof of both your degree and your American Board for Certification or Board of Certification credential when adjudicating the specialty occupation requirement. Have your certification documentation ready before any employer begins the I-129 petition.
Cross-check prevailing wages before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level for your SOC code and work location. Run your job title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Target VA and large rehabilitation health systems
VA medical centers and multi-site rehabilitation networks file H-1B petitions regularly for allied health roles. These employers already have HR infrastructure for sponsorship, which reduces delays compared to independent O&P clinics filing for the first time.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation to see which employers have filed H-1B LCAs for prosthetist or orthotist roles. This lets you prioritize employers with a documented sponsorship track record rather than asking cold whether they've done it before.
Confirm state licensure before your employer files
Most states require a separate prosthetist license, and USCIS may request proof of state authorization as part of the specialty occupation evidence. Secure or apply for your state license before your employer submits the I-129 to avoid an RFE mid-process.
Understand the cap-subject lottery timing for private employers
Private O&P practices are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery with an April 1 filing window. VA facilities and some nonprofit hospital systems are cap-exempt, so you can file year-round and start work sooner.
H-1B Visa Licensed Prosthetist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Prosthetist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Prosthetics and orthotics meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because entry-level positions typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in prosthetics and orthotics or a directly related field. USCIS also looks at your ABC or BOC board certification as supporting evidence that the role requires specialized, degree-level knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for prosthetists?
VA medical centers, large rehabilitation hospital systems, and multi-location O&P practices are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. VA facilities are cap-exempt, so they can file petitions year-round. Independent private clinics can sponsor too but are cap-subject and must file during the annual April lottery window. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing histories on Migrate Mate.
Does my foreign prosthetics degree satisfy USCIS requirements?
A foreign degree qualifies if a credential evaluation confirms it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in prosthetics, orthotics, or a directly related field. USCIS accepts evaluations from recognized credential evaluation services. Your employer will include the evaluation report in the I-129 petition package alongside your board certification documentation.
Do I need a state prosthetist license before my employer can file the H-1B petition?
You don't need the license in hand before the petition is filed, but USCIS may issue an RFE requesting proof of state licensure if it's a legal requirement to practice in that state. Applying for your state license before or immediately after your employer files significantly reduces the chance of a delay or denial.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect prosthetist job offers?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they will pay you at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Employers who underpay relative to the LCA certified wage risk DOL enforcement action, which can jeopardize your status.