H-1B Visa Operations Consultant Jobs

Operations Consultant roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and annual cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date.

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Open Jobs1,246+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type63% On-site
Median Salary$123K
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsAlvarez & Marsal

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MassMutual
Investment Operations Consultant
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MassMutual
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Investment Operations Consultant
MassMutual
Springfield, Massachusetts
Finance
Accounting
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Investment Operations
$67,400/yr - $88,400/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
High School
5,001-10,000

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Bright Labs Services
Senior Associate, Payer Government Programs Compliance & Operations Consulting
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Bright Labs Services
Added 2w ago
Senior Associate, Payer Government Programs Compliance & Operations Consulting
Bright Labs Services
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Partnerships & Business Development
Compliance & Risk
Business Development
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Remote (US)
Associate's

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Baylor Scott & White Health
Operations Consultant 2
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Baylor Scott & White Health
Added 3w ago
Operations Consultant 2
Baylor Scott & White Health
Dallas, Texas
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Raymond James
Operations Consultant - Retirement Plan Services
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Raymond James
Added 3w ago
Operations Consultant - Retirement Plan Services
Raymond James
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Business Operations
Business Analysis
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
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Hybrid
High School

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Atrium Health
Strategy & Operations Consultant
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Atrium Health
Added 1mo ago
Strategy & Operations Consultant
Atrium Health
Centre, Alabama
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Project Management
$79,616 - $119,024/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Consultant

Document your degree's direct relevance

USCIS scrutinizes Operations Consultant petitions because the role can seem generalist. Gather transcripts, course descriptions, and a detailed job duties letter showing your degree field maps directly to the specific operational functions you'll perform.

Target employers with cap-exempt filing history

Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Operations Consultant roles at these organizations let you bypass the cap entirely and start sooner than October 1.

Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating

Run your job title, SOC code, and work location through OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage, so knowing Level I through Level IV thresholds protects your offer from compliance problems later.

Search LCA-verified employer listings on Migrate Mate

Filter Operations Consultant roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out companies that list roles without sponsorship intent and puts you in front of employers already familiar with the petition process.

Ask about concurrent filing during offer negotiations

If you're already in valid H-1B status with another employer, your new employer can file a concurrent petition. Clarify this option before resigning so there's no gap in your work authorization during the transition period.

Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation argument

Pull the Operations Consultant occupation profile from O*NET and identify the specific knowledge domains and education requirements listed. Your attorney can use this data to preempt USCIS requests for evidence about whether the role qualifies as a specialty occupation.

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Operations Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Operations Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, but the employer must show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, industrial engineering, or management science. Generic consulting duties without a clear degree requirement can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so the job offer letter needs to be detailed about the analytical and technical responsibilities involved.

How do I find Operations Consultant employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?

Migrate Mate filters Operations Consultant listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're only seeing companies that have already gone through the DOL certification process for similar roles. This is more reliable than assuming any employer who posts a role is willing to sponsor, since many are not.

What happens to my H-1B if my Operations Consultant contract ends before the petition period expires?

You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives the petition, not just after approval.

Can a consulting firm or staffing agency sponsor my H-1B for an Operations Consultant role?

Yes, third-party placement is permitted, but USCIS applies extra scrutiny to ensure the sponsoring employer has actual control over the work. The petition must demonstrate a legitimate employer-employee relationship, including who supervises your work, who can terminate your employment, and where assignments are located. Vague end-client arrangements frequently draw Requests for Evidence.

Which SOC code applies to Operations Consultant roles for the H-1B LCA filing?

Most Operations Consultant positions file under SOC 13-1111 (Management Analysts), though roles with a heavier logistics or supply chain focus may use 13-1081 (Logisticians). The SOC code determines which prevailing wage level applies under the OFLC Wage Search, so confirm the correct code with your employer before the LCA is submitted to avoid a wage compliance issue.

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