H-1B Visa Policy Jobs
Policy roles in government affairs, regulatory analysis, and public policy research regularly appear on H-1B visa LCA filings, particularly at think tanks, federal contractors, and advocacy-adjacent nonprofits. Most require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, and many qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards.
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Get Access To All JobsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on policy support activities, including interpretation of relevant statutes, regulations, and executive directives.
- Serve as a key point of contact with government representatives and stakeholders on policy-related matters, participating in routine status updates and working sessions as needed.
- Oversee the development of policy deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program objectives and requirements.
- Provide direction and oversight to personnel supporting policy research, analysis, and development activities.
- Review and approve policy-related products prior to submission.
- Identify and assess policy-related risks, issues, and dependencies, and coordinate mitigation strategies with project leadership.
- Support the preparation of reports, briefings, and other required deliverables, including contributing to policy-related content as applicable.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant professional experience required.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
Master's in public health, health policy, law or related field required.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
10+ yrs OPTN/transplant policy or federal health regulatory experience.
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$163,900.00
Maximum Salary
$200,000.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on policy support activities, including interpretation of relevant statutes, regulations, and executive directives.
- Serve as a key point of contact with government representatives and stakeholders on policy-related matters, participating in routine status updates and working sessions as needed.
- Oversee the development of policy deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program objectives and requirements.
- Provide direction and oversight to personnel supporting policy research, analysis, and development activities.
- Review and approve policy-related products prior to submission.
- Identify and assess policy-related risks, issues, and dependencies, and coordinate mitigation strategies with project leadership.
- Support the preparation of reports, briefings, and other required deliverables, including contributing to policy-related content as applicable.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant professional experience required.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
Master's in public health, health policy, law or related field required.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
10+ yrs OPTN/transplant policy or federal health regulatory experience.
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$163,900.00
Maximum Salary
$200,000.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Policy
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific policy title and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree in a related field as the standard requirement. Generalist titles like 'Policy Coordinator' get more RFEs than 'Regulatory Affairs Analyst' or 'Legislative Policy Specialist.'
Research LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for policy-related SOC codes. Repeat LCA filers in your policy area signal genuine H-1B sponsorship history, not just willingness in theory.
Target cap-exempt employers in policy work
Universities, government-affiliated research institutes, and nonprofit policy organizations often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Cap-exempt filing means no lottery, no October 1 start date, and faster access to status if you're already in the U.S.
Align your degree field to the policy subdomain
USCIS scrutinizes degree-to-role alignment in policy petitions. A political science or public administration degree supports a general policy role, but health policy positions benefit from a public health or epidemiology credential. Mismatches invite Requests for Evidence.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to filter policy roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out postings from employers who list sponsorship as possible but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Negotiate your start date around H-1B timing
If you're subject to the cap lottery, your earliest possible start date is October 1. Confirm your offer letter reflects this and that your employer's attorney files in early April to meet the USCIS premium processing window if needed.
H-1B Visa Policy: Frequently Asked Questions
Do policy jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most policy roles qualify as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like public policy, political science, economics, or law. Titles with defined analytical or regulatory functions, such as policy analyst, regulatory specialist, or government affairs manager, have a stronger specialty occupation argument than broad coordinator titles.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for policy roles?
Think tanks, federal contractors, university research centers, nonprofit advocacy organizations, and large corporations with government affairs divisions are among the most active H-1B sponsors for policy work. Many of these qualify as cap-exempt institutions, which means no lottery and no October 1 start date restriction. Browse policy roles with confirmed sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
What is the H-1B specialty occupation standard for policy positions?
USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related specific field. For policy roles, that means the employer's job description must connect the duties to a defined academic discipline. Broad policy titles that accept any degree raise the risk of a Request for Evidence on specialty occupation grounds.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect policy job seekers?
Cap-subject policy roles require lottery selection in April for an October 1 start. However, many policy employers, particularly nonprofits, universities, and government-affiliated research institutions, are cap-exempt. If you're already on H-1B status and changing policy employers, the new employer can file a transfer petition without waiting for a new lottery cycle.
What wage level should I expect on my H-1B LCA for a policy role?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role, experience level, and work location. Policy roles are typically filed at DOL wage levels 2 through 4 depending on seniority and specialization. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location using the OFLC Wage Search.