H-1B Visa Performance Manager Jobs

Performance Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before your petition reaches USCIS, and most corporate performance roles sit outside the cap-exempt category, so lottery timing matters.

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Verizon
Network Performance Engineer
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Verizon
New 10h ago
Network Performance Engineer
Verizon
Richmond, Virginia
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Network Engineering
IT Support
$75k - $122k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Avient
Global ADTS Leader, High-Performance Computing
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Avient
New 13h ago
Global ADTS Leader, High-Performance Computing
Avient
Avon Lake, Ohio
Product Management
Specialized Engineering
Partnerships & Business Development
Engineering (Non-Software)
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Molina Healthcare
Specialist, Health Plan Quality Program Mgmt & Performance
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Molina Healthcare
New 18h ago
Specialist, Health Plan Quality Program Mgmt & Performance
Molina Healthcare
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$21 - $42/hr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Unity Technologies
Senior Performance Marketing Manager
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Unity Technologies
Added 1d ago
Senior Performance Marketing Manager
Unity Technologies
New York, New York
Marketing
Performance Marketing
Growth Marketing
SEO & SEM
$87k - $148k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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NVIDIA
Senior Performance Engineer
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NVIDIA
Added 1d ago
Senior Performance Engineer
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Data Analytics
$136k - $270k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Performance Manager

Verify your role meets specialty occupation

Pull the O*NET profile for Performance Manager and confirm the listed education requirement is a specific bachelor's degree field, not a general one. USCIS denies petitions when the job description accepts any degree, so push your employer to narrow the requirement in the LCA.

Target employers with LCA filing history

Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for performance and operations management roles. Prior LCA filings signal an established H-1B process, reducing your risk of delays from employers filing for the first time.

Document your performance management credentials now

Gather degree transcripts, any PMP or Six Sigma certifications, and evidence linking your credentials to the specialty occupation definition before interviews start. USCIS scrutinizes business roles closely, so a credentials gap in your petition package can trigger a Request for Evidence.

Ask about premium processing before accepting an offer

Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months, which can conflict with a Performance Manager start date tied to a budget cycle or fiscal year. Confirm whether your employer will file premium processing through USCIS so you know your realistic start timeline upfront.

Check prevailing wage level before negotiating salary

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific job title and work location before salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and Level I versus Level II designations affect what DOL considers compliant for your role.

Clarify scope if your role spans multiple functions

Performance Manager titles sometimes blend HR analytics, operations, and financial oversight. USCIS expects a single occupational classification on the LCA and I-129, so work with your employer's immigration counsel to align the job description with one SOC code before the petition is filed.

H-1B Visa Performance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Performance Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, industrial engineering, organizational management, or a directly related discipline. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. Your employer should document in the LCA and I-129 why a specific degree field is required for the particular duties involved.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Performance Manager roles?

Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified Labor Condition Application filings for performance and operations management positions. LCA data from DOL shows which companies have already gone through the certification process for comparable roles, giving you a practical shortlist of H-1B-ready employers rather than relying on job descriptions that may not reflect actual sponsorship history.

Which SOC code is typically used for Performance Manager H-1B petitions?

Most Performance Manager roles are filed under SOC 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers) or 13-1082 (Project Management Specialists), depending on the actual job duties. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier, so it directly affects your required salary. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel which code best fits the specific responsibilities in your offer letter before the LCA is submitted to DOL.

Can my employer file my H-1B petition outside the annual lottery cap?

Only if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, which applies to universities, affiliated nonprofits, and certain research organizations. Most corporate employers filing for Performance Manager roles are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the April lottery for an October 1 start date. If you're currently on OPT or another valid status, your employer should plan the petition timeline around the registration window in March.

What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or get promoted to a different role?

A job change requires your new employer to file a fresh H-1B petition before you start working. An internal promotion that significantly changes your duties or title may require an amended petition even with the same employer, per USCIS guidance. For Performance Manager roles that evolve into director-level positions, the amended petition should document why the new duties still qualify as a specialty occupation under the updated job description.