H-1B Visa Mortgage Loan Officer Jobs

H-1B visa jobs as a Mortgage Loan Officer are available at banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies that sponsor specialty occupation petitions. The role typically qualifies when structured around degree-level financial analysis, credit underwriting, and regulatory compliance duties rather than purely sales activity.

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Open Jobs70+
Work Type90% On-site
Top LocationHouston, TX
Most JobsKeyBank

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Mortgage Broker / Mortgage Loan Officer
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Mortgage Broker / Mortgage Loan Officer
Finitetek
Delray Beach, Florida
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
None
51-200

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Mortgage Loan Officer
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Mortgage Loan Officer
Fifth Third Bank
Macedonia, Ohio
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Mortgage Loan Officer
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Mortgage Loan Officer
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
North Carolina
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Remote (US)
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Mortgage Loan Officer
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Mortgage Loan Officer
KeyBank
Tacoma, Washington
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Mortgage Loan Officer I
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Mortgage Loan Officer I
Navy Federal Credit Union
Corpus Christi, Texas
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
$24 - $35/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mortgage Loan Officer

Verify your degree aligns with underwriting duties

USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the actual job duties. A finance, economics, or accounting degree supports specialty occupation status most cleanly. Document how your coursework maps to credit analysis and loan structuring, not just origination sales.

Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting offers

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for SOC code 13-2072 in your worksite's metropolitan area. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I. Knowing this before negotiations prevents LCA certification failures that delay your start date.

Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer list

Target banks and mortgage lenders with confirmed H-1B visa LCA filing history by searching Migrate Mate. Employers already familiar with the specialty occupation argument for loan officer roles are far less likely to withdraw an offer midway through the I-129 process.

Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA

Mortgage loan officers often serve multiple branch locations or work remotely for clients in different metro areas. Each worksite requires a separately certified LCA posted at that location. Clarify this with your employer before the I-129 is filed to avoid compliance gaps.

Get your NMLS license sorted before the petition

Most states require a Mortgage Loan Originator license through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System before you can legally originate loans. USCIS adjudicators look at state licensing requirements as evidence of specialty occupation. Have your NMLS registration in progress or completed when the petition is submitted.

Plan your 6-year clock around green card sponsorship timelines

H-1B status is granted in three-year increments up to a six-year maximum. If your employer is willing to sponsor a green card, ask about PERM labor certification timing early. Starting PERM before year four preserves options for extensions beyond the six-year cap.

H-1B Visa Mortgage Loan Officer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Mortgage Loan Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

It can, but the job description has to be built around degree-level duties. A role centered on credit underwriting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance under federal and state banking laws typically meets the specialty occupation standard. A role structured primarily around sales prospecting and client relationship management is harder to defend. Employers who regularly sponsor H-1B holders frame the position explicitly around analytical and compliance responsibilities.

Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Mortgage Loan Officers?

Large national banks, regional lenders, and credit unions with dedicated mortgage divisions are the most common sponsors because they have HR and legal infrastructure to manage LCA filings and I-129 petitions. Smaller independent mortgage brokers rarely sponsor because the administrative cost is high relative to their hiring volume. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this role directly on Migrate Mate.

Does my NMLS license transfer if I change employers while on H-1B status?

Your NMLS registration is tied to your individual record and stays with you, but your sponsoring license must be affiliated with your new employer's NMLS entity. Beyond the NMLS transition, changing H-1B employers also requires a new I-129 petition. Under portability rules, you can start work for the new employer once the new petition is filed, provided your status has been lawful and the role is in the same occupational classification.

How does working in multiple states or at multiple branch locations affect my H-1B status?

Each worksite location that is not within normal commuting distance of the LCA's listed work location requires its own certified LCA posted publicly at that site. If your employer wants you visiting branches across different metropolitan areas regularly, they need to file and certify additional LCAs for each distinct worksite before you work there. Skipping this step creates compliance violations that can affect both you and the employer.

Can a Mortgage Loan Officer on H-1B pursue a green card through their employer?

Yes, employer-sponsored green card pathways are available. Most mortgage loan officers would be sponsored under the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, which require PERM labor certification. Your employer must demonstrate they conducted a legitimate recruitment process and no qualified U.S. worker was available. Starting this process by year three or four of your H-1B status gives you the most flexibility, since an approved I-140 petition before the six-year cap allows for H-1B extensions beyond the standard maximum.