H-1B Visa Project Coordinator Jobs

Project Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, engineering, or information systems. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and cap-subject petitions enter the annual lottery each March for an October 1 start date.

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Mass General Brigham
Senior Project Coordinator
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Mass General Brigham
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Senior Project Coordinator
Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Project Management
$53k - $76k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Washington University in St. Louis
Project Coordinator
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Washington University in St. Louis
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Project Coordinator
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Administrative & Office Support
Project Management
$50k - $82k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Stanford Health Care
Program Project Coordinator
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Stanford Health Care
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Program Project Coordinator
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, California
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Project Management
$45 - $58/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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IGT
Project Coordinator II
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IGT
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Project Coordinator II
IGT
Las Vegas, Nevada
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Project Management
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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University of Maryland, Baltimore
Research Project Coordinator
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
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Research Project Coordinator
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Laboratory Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$50k - $54k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Coordinator

Frame your degree as field-specific

H-1B eligibility for Project Coordinator roles hinges on specialty occupation status. Pull your job description and map it directly to your degree field before applying. Roles tied to IT systems, construction, or engineering projects have stronger LCA approval records than general administrative titles.

Check employer LCA history before applying

Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to confirm a company has filed LCAs for Project Coordinator roles specifically, not just other titles. Employers who've sponsored this exact role before are far more likely to repeat the process without internal legal pushback.

Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines

Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning you can start on H-1B any time of year without entering the March lottery. Project Coordinator roles at hospital systems or university facilities departments often qualify under this pathway.

Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors

Search Migrate Mate to find Project Coordinator openings at employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. The platform surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer, so you're not guessing which companies will actually file.

Request premium processing in your offer negotiation

USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days for an additional fee paid by the employer. Raise this during offer negotiation, not after signing. Employers already sponsoring H-1B holders at scale are accustomed to the request.

Verify the prevailing wage before your offer

Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before discussing compensation. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the LCA to certify. A gap here can delay or derail the petition entirely.

H-1B Visa Project Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Project Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. A Project Coordinator role tied to IT implementation, construction management, or engineering projects is stronger than a general administrative coordination title. Your employer's job description and your degree field must align directly for the petition to hold up.

Which industries hire Project Coordinators with H-1B sponsorship most often?

Technology, healthcare, construction, and government contracting firms file the most H-1B LCAs for Project Coordinator and adjacent titles. These industries have established legal infrastructure for sponsorship and regularly hire international professionals. You can find employers with confirmed filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Project Coordinator role at a different company?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, provided your original H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a related specialty occupation. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA before you transition.

What happens if my H-1B petition is denied for a Project Coordinator position?

If USCIS issues a denial or Request for Evidence, it typically challenges specialty occupation status or the degree-to-job-field connection. Your employer's immigration attorney can respond to an RFE with supporting documentation, including the O*NET occupation profile for the role, expert opinion letters, and evidence that the position requires the specific degree you hold. Denial doesn't permanently bar refiling.

How far in advance should I start looking for a Project Coordinator role that sponsors H-1B?

For cap-subject H-1B petitions, registration opens in March for an October 1 start date, so you need a job offer and a willing employer before early March of that year. Most employers want two to three months to prepare the LCA and petition. Start your search at least six months before the March window to give employers enough runway to file.