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Mobile app developers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, which requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
App Ads is one of the fastest growing Ad products at Google, with $XXB in annual run rate and double digit growth Year over Year (YoY).
The mission of the Mobile App Ads team strives to help great apps and customers find each other, we want to help a fitness app developer find runners, ensure a hot game app can find new engaged players, and help a retail app find users who want to buy a trendy coat. We do this through showing relevant ads on the various Google ads properties/networks including Google Play, Search, YouTube and AdMob. With App Campaigns, we use machine-learning to automate targeting, bidding, and creatives to deliver the best Return on Investment (ROI) for app advertisers to achieve their business goals. Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement communications standards across a portfolio of programs including executive and key partner communications.
- Seek out and identify change management opportunities that increase program velocity and which affect multiple teams.
- Define/manage a program portfolio solving problems that target high business impact for the organization and product areas.
- Manage a portfolio or programs with strategic impact to organization.
- Strong project management and communication skills with high attention to detail. Firm sense of accountability, ownership for end-to-end project lifecycle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in program or project management.
- 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience with software development lifecycle and project management.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
ABOUT THE JOB
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
App Ads is one of the fastest growing Ad products at Google, with $XXB in annual run rate and double digit growth Year over Year (YoY).
The mission of the Mobile App Ads team strives to help great apps and customers find each other, we want to help a fitness app developer find runners, ensure a hot game app can find new engaged players, and help a retail app find users who want to buy a trendy coat. We do this through showing relevant ads on the various Google ads properties/networks including Google Play, Search, YouTube and AdMob. With App Campaigns, we use machine-learning to automate targeting, bidding, and creatives to deliver the best Return on Investment (ROI) for app advertisers to achieve their business goals. Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement communications standards across a portfolio of programs including executive and key partner communications.
- Seek out and identify change management opportunities that increase program velocity and which affect multiple teams.
- Define/manage a program portfolio solving problems that target high business impact for the organization and product areas.
- Manage a portfolio or programs with strategic impact to organization.
- Strong project management and communication skills with high attention to detail. Firm sense of accountability, ownership for end-to-end project lifecycle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in program or project management.
- 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Experience with software development lifecycle and project management.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Mobile App Developer
Align your degree to your stack
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches your role. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to mobile development. If your degree is in a different field, document coursework and experience that bridges the gap before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for mobile developer roles. Prior LCA filings signal an established H-1B sponsorship process, reducing the risk of an employer backing out mid-petition due to unfamiliarity with the process.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before salary talks. Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage, so knowing that floor strengthens your negotiating position.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM roles
If you're currently on OPT and targeting STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, not after, to avoid losing your STEM OPT eligibility window while waiting on employer compliance.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Software Developers and Mobile Applications before your petition is filed. It lists degree requirements and specialized knowledge expectations that your employer can cite directly in the I-129 to support the specialty occupation classification.
Time your offer letter for cap filing windows
H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in, say, July, your employer can't file until the following April. Negotiate a delayed start or contract arrangement to bridge that gap without losing the role.
H-1B Visa Mobile App Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does mobile app development qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Mobile app development qualifies when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title. Roles involving architecture design, SDK integration, or platform-specific frameworks like Swift or Kotlin typically satisfy the specialty occupation standard more clearly than generalist support roles.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for mobile app developers?
Employers across fintech, healthcare tech, enterprise software, and consumer app companies regularly file H-1B petitions for mobile developers. The strongest signal is whether a company has an established immigration process, which you can assess by reviewing their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. Migrate Mate filters employers by LCA filing history so you can focus on companies that have actually sponsored this role type before.
Can I switch from iOS to Android development and keep my H-1B status?
You can switch platforms within the same employer without a new H-1B petition as long as your duties remain consistent with the originally approved role. If the change represents a material change in job duties, your employer needs to file an amended petition with USCIS. A shift from, say, frontend mobile work to full-stack backend engineering would likely require an amendment.
How does contract or staffing agency employment affect H-1B sponsorship for mobile developers?
Working through a staffing agency on a third-party client site is permitted under H-1B rules, but USCIS applies stricter scrutiny to these arrangements. The agency is the petitioner and must demonstrate it controls your day-to-day work. End-client letters are often required during the petition. Some developers find direct-hire roles easier to navigate because the employer relationship is cleaner for USCIS purposes.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's app project is cancelled?
If your employer eliminates the role or project, your H-1B status remains valid but your authorized employment ends. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart. A new employer can file a cap-exempt transfer petition, letting you start work as soon as USCIS receives it, not just after approval.