H-1B Visa Operations Specialist Jobs

Operations Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, industrial engineering, or a directly related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and the annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.

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Work Type85% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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MultiCare Health System
Operations Specialist
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MultiCare Health System
New 4m ago
Operations Specialist
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Project Management
$83k - $119k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Walgreens
Pharmacy Ops Lead Fulfillment Center
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Walgreens
New 3h ago
Pharmacy Ops Lead Fulfillment Center
Walgreens
Tolleson, Arizona
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
$19 - $26/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Boston Children's Hospital
Machine Learning Ops Engineer II
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Boston Children's Hospital
New 4h ago
Machine Learning Ops Engineer II
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$94k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Bank of America
Transaction Management Ops Analyst
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Bank of America
New 4h ago
Transaction Management Ops Analyst
Bank of America
Charlotte, North Carolina
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
Partnerships & Business Development
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Oracle
Server Ops Program Manager
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Oracle
New 4h ago
Server Ops Program Manager
Oracle
Nashville, Tennessee
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
DevOps
On-Site
None
10,000+

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

Verify your degree supports specialty occupation

USCIS scrutinizes Operations Specialist petitions because the role spans multiple fields. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code and confirm it lists a bachelor's in a directly related field as the standard requirement, not just preferred.

Target employers with active LCA filing history

Search Migrate Mate to filter Operations Specialist roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation. Past DOL filings signal that the employer understands the H-1B process and won't back out when legal fees arrive.

Prioritize cap-exempt employers for faster timelines

Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year. Operations roles at hospitals, university systems, and research labs frequently qualify under this exemption.

Benchmark your wage against OFLC prevailing levels

Before your offer letter is finalized, run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title, SOC code, and work location. If the offered wage falls below Level I or II, the LCA will fail DOL certification and sponsorship stalls before it starts.

Request a written sponsorship commitment before accepting

Ask the employer to confirm in writing that they will file by a specific date and cover petition fees. Operations hires frequently stall when internal budget approvals lag behind the H-1B registration window in March.

Prepare a duties narrative that meets specialty occupation standards

Work with your employer's counsel to document that the Operations Specialist role requires theoretical and practical application of a specific field of study. Generic job descriptions referencing broad business skills are the leading cause of RFEs for this occupation.

H-1B Visa Operations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Operations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just any bachelor's degree. Operations Specialist roles tied to supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business analytics qualify more consistently than generalist operations roles. Your employer's job description and the degree field on your diploma both factor into the adjudication.

Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Operations Specialist positions?

Technology companies, logistics and supply chain firms, healthcare systems, and financial services organizations file LCAs for Operations Specialist roles with the most regularity. These industries have established immigration programs and are accustomed to sponsoring roles that involve process optimization, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by industry on Migrate Mate.

Can I switch employers on H-1B status if I'm already working as an Operations Specialist?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, not after approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a transfer petition before your current status expires, and the duties must still meet specialty occupation requirements.

What documentation should I gather before an employer files my H-1B petition for an Operations Specialist role?

You'll need certified educational transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., copies of any professional certifications relevant to the role, and a detailed letter from the employer explaining why the position requires your specific degree field. If your degree is in a field adjacent to operations, a professional evaluation mapping coursework to job duties significantly strengthens the petition.

How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting an Operations Specialist job?

Cap-subject H-1B petitions are selected in a lottery each April, with an employment start date of October 1 at the earliest. If you're on OPT or a cap-exempt status, your employer can time the filing to bridge your authorization. For employers subject to the cap, you and the hiring team should align the offer timeline so the petition is ready to file during the March registration window.