H-1B Visa Partnerships Associate Jobs

Partnerships Associate roles sit at the intersection of business development and relationship management, two functions that appear regularly in H-1B visa LCA filings under SOC codes tied to business operations. Employers who sponsor tend to be mid-to-large technology, SaaS, and platform companies with established legal and HR infrastructure to support the petition process.

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Open Jobs2,521+
Work Type71% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsState Farm

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Technical Marketing & Partnerships Lead
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New 3m ago
Technical Marketing & Partnerships Lead
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California
Marketing
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Events & Tourism
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Business Development
Event Planning
Communications
$90k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)
None
11-50

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Miami University
Senior Director Strategic Programs and Partnerships
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Miami University
New 7h ago
Senior Director Strategic Programs and Partnerships
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
Human Resources
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Compliance & Legal
Business Strategy
$140k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Startup Partnerships
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Startup Partnerships
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Redwood City, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Business Development
$205k - $250k/yr
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

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Google
Sales and Partnerships Manager
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Google
New 8h ago
Sales and Partnerships Manager
Google
New York, New York
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Project Management
$140k - $203k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Optum
Account Manager, Pharmacy Partnerships
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Optum
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Account Manager, Pharmacy Partnerships
Optum
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$29 - $52/hr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Partnerships Associate

Align your degree to the SOC code

Partnerships roles typically file under business operations SOC codes. Confirm your degree field maps directly to that classification before applying. A mismatch between your transcript and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger USCIS flags at adjudication.

Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate

Search Partnerships Associate LCA filings by employer on Migrate Mate to confirm which companies have a documented H-1B sponsorship track record for this role, not just general engineering or tech positions.

Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiation

Look up the Level I through Level IV wage range for your target SOC code and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the applicable level, and the LCA locks that wage in before USCIS reviews the I-129.

Target companies enrolled in E-Verify

Employers must be E-Verify participants to hire you on H-1B. For Partnerships roles at startups or early-stage companies, confirm E-Verify enrollment status before accepting an offer, since smaller firms sometimes haven't yet completed registration.

Document cross-functional scope in your offer letter

Partnerships roles that blend sales, business development, and account management can face specialty occupation challenges at USCIS. Push your employer to define the role's duties using degree-specific language that ties directly to your field of study in the offer letter and support documents.

Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument

Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target SOC code and identify the education and knowledge requirements listed. This data is directly usable in the I-129 support letter to demonstrate that the position meets the specialty occupation standard.

H-1B Visa Partnerships Associate: Frequently Asked Questions

Do Partnerships Associate roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

They can, but the classification requires more documentation than engineering roles. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Partnerships roles that blend relationship management with technical product knowledge, data analysis, or finance tend to qualify more cleanly than generalist business development titles. Your employer's job description needs to tie duties directly to a degree-requiring discipline.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Partnerships Associate jobs?

Technology platforms, SaaS companies, fintech firms, and marketplace businesses are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Partnerships roles. These employers typically have in-house immigration counsel and recurring LCA filings. You can browse H-1B-sponsored Partnerships Associate openings directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history for this role type.

What happens to my H-1B status if I move from an individual contributor partnerships role to a team lead position?

A material change in job duties or the SOC code used for your LCA requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. If the new role shifts from a business operations SOC code to a management classification, the prevailing wage requirement and specialty occupation analysis both need to be re-run. Skipping the amended petition is a status violation.

Can I negotiate my salary if the LCA prevailing wage locks in a minimum?

Yes, the LCA sets a floor, not a ceiling. Your employer files the LCA at the prevailing wage level that matches your experience and location, and you can negotiate above that amount. What you can't do is accept a final offer below the certified LCA wage without triggering a DOL compliance issue for the employer.

How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my job search timeline for Partnerships Associate roles?

Cap-subject H-1B petitions require registration in March for an October 1 start date, which means most employers won't extend offers for cap-subject candidates until Q1 of the target year. If you're on OPT with cap-gap protection, your authorized period extends through September 30, giving you continuous work authorization while the petition is pending at USCIS.