H-1B Visa Operations Intern Jobs

Operations Intern roles at H-1B visa sponsoring employers are built around process analysis, logistics coordination, and data-driven decision-making, duties that align with business, industrial engineering, or supply chain degrees. Sponsoring employers file an I-129 petition with USCIS and a certified LCA with DOL before your internship begins.

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Work Type92% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Methodology Product Operations Project Intern
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Methodology Product Operations Project Intern
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Marketing
Project Management
$23.75 - $23.75/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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AI Content Operations Intern (Summer 2026)
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AI Content Operations Intern (Summer 2026)
Okta, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Content & Communications
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
On-Site
Associate's

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Intern, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Operations
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Intern, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Operations
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Redwood City, California
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$67k - $81k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Intern
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IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Intern
Ensono, LLC
Remote
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud Engineering
$42k/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's

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People Operations Intern
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People Operations Intern
Zeta Charter Schools, Inc.
New York City, New York
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$35k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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

Frame your degree for specialty occupation

Operations internships qualify for H-1B sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a directly related field. Pull your O*NET occupation profile to document the degree requirement before interviews.

Verify the LCA covers your worksite

If your internship involves a client site, warehouse, or remote location different from the employer's main office, the LCA must list each worksite separately. Confirm this with your HR contact before your first day on-site.

Search employers with active filing history

Target companies that have filed H-1B petitions for operations roles recently. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA sponsorship history by role and location, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored before.

Time your application around cap-exempt options

If your internship is hosted by a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research institution, the employer may be cap-exempt. Cap-exempt petitions skip the annual selection process entirely, which can simplify your timeline significantly.

Confirm the role's wage tier before accepting

Your employer must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I wage for your role before the offer stage so you're not surprised by USCIS review delays.

Prepare your credential documentation early

USCIS requires proof that your degree directly relates to the internship duties. Gather your diploma, official transcripts, and a written explanation mapping your coursework to specific operations tasks before your employer files the I-129 petition.

H-1B Visa Operations Intern: Frequently Asked Questions

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

It depends on how the employer structures the position. An operations internship qualifies when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations research. If the posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any major, USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation claim. Employers who build the role around degree-level analytical and process duties have the strongest cases.

Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a short-term internship?

Yes, but the internship must be a legitimate employer-employee relationship with defined duties, a set worksite, and a wage meeting DOL prevailing wage standards. USCIS requires an I-129 petition and a certified LCA regardless of the internship's length. Very short engagements under three months can raise questions about whether the position is a true specialty occupation, so documenting the scope of work in detail strengthens the petition.

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

Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history searchable by role and location. Focus your outreach on mid-to-large companies in manufacturing, logistics, consulting, and technology operations, where structured internship programs with dedicated HR and immigration support are more common and the sponsorship infrastructure already exists.

What happens to my H-1B status if the internship ends before the petition period?

Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position listed on the approved petition. If the internship ends early, your status ends with it. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B employer, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the country. USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on an initial petition, extendable to a six-year maximum.

Does each internship location need its own LCA?

Yes. DOL requires a certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B duties. If your operations internship involves rotating between facilities, a client site, or any location not listed on the original LCA, your employer must file a new or amended LCA covering that location before you begin working there. This is a compliance requirement, not a discretionary step.