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Public relations roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and annual H-1B cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date.
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The Litigation PR Specialist will play a key role in executing public relations and other external/internal communications activities across all litigation practice areas. This position partners closely with lawyers and business development professionals to develop and execute strategic communications that support practice objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Helping to direct the litigation media strategy for the firm’s litigation practice groups and lawyers, working closely with practice group leaders to develop effective public relations plans.
- Supporting day-to-day media relations relating to litigation, including responding to press inquiries, coordinating statements and monitoring coverage.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key business, legal and trade journalists, particularly those covering litigation, regulation and enforcement.
- Providing counsel to lawyers on messaging and interview preparation.
- Collaborating with business development and partners to highlight significant litigation victories.
- Assisting with submissions for litigation-related awards and industry recognition.
- Drafting press releases and other external announcements and developing targeted media lists for distribution.
- Researching opportunities for and facilitating placement of bylined articles.
- Drafting wide-ranging content for the firm’s external website and other communications vehicles.
- Assisting with various reports to management and research projects.
Qualifications/Position Requirements
- Exceptional written communication skills, including ability to draft creative and compelling copy capable of achieving the necessary tone and voice for multiple audiences and publications.
- Excellent organizational skills and very strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple, often time-sensitive, projects simultaneously and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Proactive approach with ability to initiate and manage projects.
- Exceptional judgment and discretion.
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to form effective working relationships with individuals at all levels.
- Strong press contacts.
Education and/or Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in public relations (law or professional services firm background preferred) with a focus on litigation.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $125,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Position Summary
The Litigation PR Specialist will play a key role in executing public relations and other external/internal communications activities across all litigation practice areas. This position partners closely with lawyers and business development professionals to develop and execute strategic communications that support practice objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Helping to direct the litigation media strategy for the firm’s litigation practice groups and lawyers, working closely with practice group leaders to develop effective public relations plans.
- Supporting day-to-day media relations relating to litigation, including responding to press inquiries, coordinating statements and monitoring coverage.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key business, legal and trade journalists, particularly those covering litigation, regulation and enforcement.
- Providing counsel to lawyers on messaging and interview preparation.
- Collaborating with business development and partners to highlight significant litigation victories.
- Assisting with submissions for litigation-related awards and industry recognition.
- Drafting press releases and other external announcements and developing targeted media lists for distribution.
- Researching opportunities for and facilitating placement of bylined articles.
- Drafting wide-ranging content for the firm’s external website and other communications vehicles.
- Assisting with various reports to management and research projects.
Qualifications/Position Requirements
- Exceptional written communication skills, including ability to draft creative and compelling copy capable of achieving the necessary tone and voice for multiple audiences and publications.
- Excellent organizational skills and very strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple, often time-sensitive, projects simultaneously and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Proactive approach with ability to initiate and manage projects.
- Exceptional judgment and discretion.
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to form effective working relationships with individuals at all levels.
- Strong press contacts.
Education and/or Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in public relations (law or professional services firm background preferred) with a focus on litigation.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $125,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Public Relations
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
PR roles require a directly related degree to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards. A communications or journalism degree is straightforward, but a general business degree may trigger a Request for Evidence unless your coursework or experience ties directly to PR.
Research LCA filing history by employer
Use Migrate Mate to filter PR job listings by employers with active H-1B LCA filings in your target market. Employers who have sponsored PR roles before are far less likely to withdraw an offer mid-process over sponsorship uncertainty.
Target agencies with multinational client rosters
Large PR agencies with global clients file H-1B petitions regularly and have established immigration workflows. Boutique firms focused on a single domestic market are less likely to have prior sponsorship experience or budget for the associated filing costs.
Negotiate offer timing around H-1B cap deadlines
H-1B cap registration closes in late March and employment can't start until October 1. If you receive an offer in April, confirm the employer will hold the role for up to six months rather than fill it with an immediately available candidate.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your PR job title and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your specific metro area before evaluating any offer.
Document your PR portfolio as evidence of specialization
USCIS scrutinizes PR petitions more than STEM fields. A curated portfolio showing campaigns tied to your specific degree discipline, such as crisis communications or investor relations, strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your employer's I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Public Relations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a public relations job qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, PR roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, public relations, or journalism. USCIS evaluates whether the job itself demands specialized knowledge, not just whether you hold a degree. Roles that accept any degree or have no degree requirement at all are more likely to face a Request for Evidence or denial.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for PR professionals?
Large integrated communications agencies, in-house corporate PR teams at Fortune 500 companies, and tech firms with dedicated communications functions sponsor H-1B visas for PR roles most consistently. Government contractors and nonprofits sponsor less frequently. Migrate Mate lets you filter PR job listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actually sponsored the role before.
What happens to my H-1B status if my PR employer does layoffs?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition or to take another action to maintain lawful status. Your new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 before you begin work. The grace period is not extended if you were already in a cap-gap or extension period.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement work for PR jobs?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer certifies through the LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific PR job title, experience level, and work location. You can verify the applicable wage tiers yourself using the OFLC Wage Search. The four wage levels correspond to entry, qualified, experienced, and fully competent roles, and the correct level must match your actual job duties.
Can I switch from a PR agency job to an in-house role on H-1B?
Yes, but your new in-house employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your first day. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed and a receipt notice is issued, without waiting for approval. Your new employer files a new LCA under their FEIN, and your total H-1B time remaining carries over from your original petition.