H-1B Visa QA Specialist Jobs

QA Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the role meets specialty occupation standards and prevailing wage requirements.

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Revolution Medicines
Senior QA Specialist
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Revolution Medicines
New 23h ago
Senior QA Specialist
Revolution Medicines
San Francisco Bay Area
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$108k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Baylor Scott & White Health
Lab QA Specialist 2
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Baylor Scott & White Health
Added 1d ago
Lab QA Specialist 2
Baylor Scott & White Health
Plano, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Healthcare Administration
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Genentech
Senior QA Specialist
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Genentech
Added 1w ago
Senior QA Specialist
Genentech
Holly Springs, North Carolina
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Quality Control
Compliance & Risk
$94k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Catalent Pharma Solutions
Sr. QA Specialist
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Catalent Pharma Solutions
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Sr. QA Specialist
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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August Bioservices, LLC
QA Specialist
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August Bioservices, LLC
Added 1w ago
QA Specialist
August Bioservices, LLC
Nashville, Tennessee
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a QA Specialist

Align your degree to the role

USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to QA work. A computer science or engineering degree is a clean fit. If your degree is in a different field, document how your coursework maps to software testing, quality systems, or validation methodologies.

Search LCA filings for QA sponsors

Use OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 15-1253 or job title. Companies with consistent QA LCA filings have an established sponsorship process and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-petition.

Find verified sponsors on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to browse QA Specialist roles filtered by employers with active H-1B filing history. It surfaces DOL LCA data so you can see which companies have sponsored QA positions before, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.

Confirm specialty occupation before accepting

Before signing an offer, ask the employer how they documented the QA role as a specialty occupation in prior petitions. Roles framed as general testers without a required degree field draw higher RFE rates than those tied to specific engineering or systems domains.

Time your job search around the cap

H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT, count backward from your EAD expiration to confirm you have enough runway. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions can file year-round.

Check E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT

If you're extending OPT and bridging to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT approval. Verify enrollment status directly with your employer's HR team before your 90-day application window opens.

H-1B Visa QA Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a QA Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, if the employer defines the position as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generically titled roles where any degree is accepted can face RFEs. The stronger the connection between the degree requirement and the job duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.

How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for QA Specialist roles before?

Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B filing history by employer and role, so you can identify companies that have sponsored QA positions rather than relying on employer self-reporting. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available and updated regularly, which is what powers these results. Focus on companies with multiple QA filings across different years.

What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for QA Specialist positions?

Most QA Specialist roles file under SOC code 15-1253, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, though some employers use 15-1252 or broader software developer codes depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier your employer must certify on the LCA. You can look up the occupation details and wage levels using O*NET and OFLC Wage Search.

Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for a QA Specialist role?

Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working for them as soon as USCIS receives it. USCIS guidance covers the specific same-classification requirements.

Does my employer need to prove they tried to hire U.S. workers before sponsoring my H-1B?

No, H-1B sponsorship does not require a PERM labor market test. PERM applies to employment-based green cards, not H-1B petitions. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance, but there is no recruitment attestation required. This is a key distinction that makes H-1B sponsorship faster than permanent residence sponsorship.