H-1B Visa Operations Jobs

Operations roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, think supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business analytics. Employers in manufacturing, logistics, and tech regularly file LCAs for these positions, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search to the October 1 start date matters.

Find H-1B Visa Operations Jobs

Overview

Open Jobs11,645+
Work Type84% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsAmazon.com

Showing 5 of 11,645+ Operations jobs

Inova Health
Director, Clinic Operations Management
We won't show you this job again
Inova Health
New 12m ago
Director, Clinic Operations Management
Inova Health
Fairfax, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

Have you applied for this role?

Sotera Health
Manager Lab Operations
We won't show you this job again
Sotera Health
New 18m ago
Manager Lab Operations
Sotera Health
Salt Lake City, Utah
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's

Have you applied for this role?

Lila Sciences
Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture Operations
We won't show you this job again
Lila Sciences
New 27m ago
Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture Operations
Lila Sciences
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Clinical Trials
$80k - $102k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

Have you applied for this role?

AmeriHome Mortgage
Operations Account Representative
We won't show you this job again
AmeriHome Mortgage
New 41m ago
Operations Account Representative
AmeriHome Mortgage
Westlake Village, California
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Business Operations
Sales
Customer Service
On-Site
High School
501-1,000

Have you applied for this role?

Caleres Inc.
Supervisor, Operations
We won't show you this job again
Caleres Inc.
New 47m ago
Supervisor, Operations
Caleres Inc.
Chino, California
Procurement & Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
Manufacturing Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
$70k - $73k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

See all 11,645+ Operations Jobs

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Operations roles.

Get Access To All Jobs

See all 11,645+ H-1B Visa Operations Jobs

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Operations Jobs.

Get Access To All Jobs

Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Operations

Verify your role meets specialty occupation

Operations titles like 'Operations Manager' or 'Business Operations Analyst' face more USCIS scrutiny than technical roles. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific job code and confirm the typical education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a related field, not a general business degree.

Check employer LCA history before applying

Run your target employer through the OFLC Wage Search to see which Operations job codes they've filed for and at what wage levels. Employers with consistent LCA filings in your SOC code are far more likely to have an established H-1B sponsorship process in place.

Search for H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations roles by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This surfaces companies that have actively sponsored the position type you're targeting, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is an afterthought.

Time your offer around the H-1B cap cycle

H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Negotiate your offer letter with a start date that accounts for this window, employers who understand the cap cycle will build this into their hiring timeline for Operations candidates.

Request a prevailing wage determination early

Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your Operations role and work location before filing the LCA. Ask HR to run this determination using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer so there are no surprises at the filing stage.

Document cross-functional responsibilities carefully

Operations roles that span supply chain, finance, and people management can invite USCIS RFEs questioning whether the position is a true specialty occupation. Work with your employer to ensure the job description ties each responsibility to a specific degree-level discipline, not just general business acumen.

H-1B Visa Operations: Frequently Asked Questions

Do Operations roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?

Operations roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or business analytics. Generic titles like 'Operations Manager' can face USCIS scrutiny if the duties don't clearly require a specific degree field. The stronger the degree-to-duty connection in your job description, the lower your RFE risk.

How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Operations jobs?

Migrate Mate filters Operations roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies that have actively sponsored these positions before. You can also search the OFLC public disclosure data by SOC code to see which employers file LCAs in operations-related occupations and what wage levels they certify.

What happens to my H-1B status if my Operations role changes significantly?

A material change in your job duties, location, or employer requires an amended H-1B petition filed before the change takes effect. If your Operations role shifts from, say, logistics coordination to strategic planning at a different site, your employer must file a new LCA and an amended I-129 with USCIS. Working without an amended petition in a materially different role puts your status at risk.

Can I switch Operations employers while on H-1B?

Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current one expires, you can start the new Operations role while the petition is pending. The new employer must file a new LCA certified by DOL and an I-129 transfer petition with USCIS. Your prior approval transfers; you don't re-enter the lottery.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for Operations H-1B roles?

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Operations occupation code and work location, certified through a Labor Condition Application before filing your H-1B petition. Prevailing wages for Operations roles vary significantly by title, geographic area, and experience level. You can verify applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search tool before negotiating your offer.