H-1B Visa Optometrist Jobs
Optometrists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. Most positions are with private practices, retail optical chains, and hospital systems that file LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS. No lottery luck needed to find willing sponsors, the demand for ODs consistently outpaces supply.
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Warby Parker is looking for a high-energy, innovative, and caring Full-Time Optometrist with a passion for delivering remarkable vision care in a collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate is a team player at heart who strives to exceed patient expectations and has a great attitude all the while. Sound like you? Keep reading!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with Warby Parker's protocol and standards of care
- Ensure flawless accuracy in taking measurements and diagnosing ocular conditions
- Explain eye health, eyewear, and prescription terminology to patients
- Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and effectively communicate features and benefits to patients
- Act as a representative for our brand and help educate and excite others to establish Warby Parker as a leading vision service provider
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Doctor of Optometry licensed in state they will practice
- Excited by a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
- Dedicated to making people healthy and happy
- Knowledgeable about (and eager to incorporate) new technology into your work
- Innovative, proactive, and entrepreneurial
- Business-minded and driven to deliver results
In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.
For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.
For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation days per year
- Retirement savings plan (401(k))
- Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
- Short-term disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement Support
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Free eyewear
- And more (just ask!)
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave
- And more (just ask!)
Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.
1 WA only: Full-Time employees’ paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).
Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.
We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.
Since the day we launched in 2010, we’ve pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we’re there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)
Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.
INTRODUCTION
Warby Parker is looking for a high-energy, innovative, and caring Full-Time Optometrist with a passion for delivering remarkable vision care in a collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate is a team player at heart who strives to exceed patient expectations and has a great attitude all the while. Sound like you? Keep reading!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with Warby Parker's protocol and standards of care
- Ensure flawless accuracy in taking measurements and diagnosing ocular conditions
- Explain eye health, eyewear, and prescription terminology to patients
- Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and effectively communicate features and benefits to patients
- Act as a representative for our brand and help educate and excite others to establish Warby Parker as a leading vision service provider
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Doctor of Optometry licensed in state they will practice
- Excited by a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
- Dedicated to making people healthy and happy
- Knowledgeable about (and eager to incorporate) new technology into your work
- Innovative, proactive, and entrepreneurial
- Business-minded and driven to deliver results
In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.
For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.
For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation days per year
- Retirement savings plan (401(k))
- Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
- Short-term disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement Support
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Free eyewear
- And more (just ask!)
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave
- And more (just ask!)
Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.
1 WA only: Full-Time employees’ paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).
Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.
We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.
Since the day we launched in 2010, we’ve pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we’re there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)
Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Optometrist
Verify your OD degree meets USCIS requirements
USCIS requires a U.S.-equivalent Doctor of Optometry for specialty occupation classification. If you trained abroad, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before applications. Foreign OD programs vary in length and scope, and a weak evaluation can trigger an RFE.
Check state licensure before targeting employers
You must hold an active license in the state where you'll practice before USCIS approves your H-1B. Employers won't file a petition for an unlicensed candidate. Confirm your NBEO scores and any jurisprudence exam requirements for your target state early.
Search LCA filings to find active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter optometry employers by DOL Labor Condition Application history. This shows which practices and optical groups have actually filed for H-1B workers, cutting through job postings that never mention sponsorship availability.
Target multi-location optical groups over solo practices
Large optical groups and DSOs with HR infrastructure are far more likely to have existing H-1B processes than independent OD practices. Solo practitioners rarely have immigration counsel on retainer, which creates delays and filing errors that can cost you status.
Clarify who pays government filing fees upfront
USCIS prohibits H-1B workers from paying the I-129 petition fee and certain employer-specific fees. Confirm in writing during the offer stage which fees your employer covers. Misunderstandings here stall filings after an offer is signed.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate your prevailing wage
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for optometrists by metro area. Before accepting an offer, run the OFLC Wage Search for your city and SOC code 29-1041 to confirm your offered wage meets at least Level I. Underpaid LCAs get flagged and delay certification.
H-1B Visa Optometrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an optometrist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies optometrists as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires a Doctor of Optometry degree as a minimum entry requirement. The OD is a professional doctoral degree tied directly to a specific body of knowledge, satisfying the specialty occupation standard. Employers document this in the I-129 petition and LCA.
Can I work at multiple practice locations on a single H-1B?
Only if all locations are covered by the same employer and the LCA lists each worksite. If an optical group assigns you to rotate between offices in different metro areas, each location requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. Working at an uncovered site is a compliance violation that can affect your status and your employer's ability to sponsor future workers.
How do I find optometry employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters optometry job listings by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you only see employers who have actually sponsored H-1B workers. This is more reliable than filtering job postings by sponsorship claims, which are often inaccurate or outdated. Focus on optical chains, health systems, and multi-location DSOs with consistent filing records.
What happens to my H-1B if I want to switch from a group practice to a hospital system?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or at the time you start working for them. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin the new job as soon as the transfer petition is filed and received by USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. Don't resign before the transfer petition is filed.
Does my state optometry license affect my H-1B petition timeline?
Yes, directly. USCIS expects the petitioner to show you're qualified to perform the role at the time of filing. Employers can file while a license application is pending if your OD degree satisfies the specialty occupation requirement, but a license in hand strengthens the petition significantly. Some employers won't initiate the H-1B process at all until licensure is confirmed.