H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

Quality Assurance Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before sponsoring your H-1B, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.

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Spirit AeroSystems
Mid-Level Quality Assurance Engineer
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Spirit AeroSystems
New 3h ago
Mid-Level Quality Assurance Engineer
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, Kansas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$86k - $132k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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United Therapeutics
Senior QA Engineer
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United Therapeutics
New 15h ago
Senior QA Engineer
United Therapeutics
Silver Spring, Maryland
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$93k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Quality Assurance Engineer
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Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
New 16h ago
Quality Assurance Engineer
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Warrendale, Pennsylvania
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Manufacturing Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Raas Infotek
Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer
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Raas Infotek
Added 1d ago
Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Raas Infotek
Remote
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
None

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Resmed
Senior QA Engineer
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Resmed
Added 1d ago
Senior QA Engineer
Resmed
Greenwood, Indiana
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Engineer

Align your degree to the QA role

USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the QA Engineer position. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems strengthens your specialty occupation case more than a general business or unrelated technical degree.

Search LCA filings by SOC code

QA Engineers typically file under SOC code 15-1253. Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified LCA records for that code by employer and location, identifying which companies have an active pattern of sponsoring this specific role.

Target E-Verify enrolled employers early

STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, so filtering for enrolled employers before your H-1B cap gap closes removes a critical compliance risk. Migrate Mate surfaces employer E-Verify status and LCA filing history so you can qualify candidates before applying.

Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating

DOL assigns your prevailing wage at Level I through IV based on experience and job duties. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, so check the OFLC Wage Search for the QA Engineer wage at your employer's worksite ZIP code before accepting any offer.

Ask about worksite location in the LCA

If your QA role involves client sites or remote work in a different metro area than your employer's office, the employer must file an amended LCA covering each worksite. Confirm this before your petition is filed to avoid an RFE on worksite documentation.

Document your QA methodology credentials

USCIS scrutinizes whether QA roles truly require a specialty degree. Certifications like ISTQB, CSTE, or formal test automation training paired with your degree transcript help establish that the position demands theoretical and practical knowledge beyond general IT skills.

H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Quality Assurance Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generic QA roles that accept any degree or substitute experience freely are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS challenging the specialty occupation designation. The job description should specify the degree requirement explicitly.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Assurance Engineers?

Software companies, financial services firms, healthcare technology providers, and defense contractors are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for QA Engineers. You can review certified LCA records by SOC code on the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have filed for this role. Migrate Mate also filters active job listings by employers with documented H-1B filing history for QA positions.

What happens to my H-1B status if my QA role shifts to fully remote?

Remote work changes require your employer to file an amended LCA covering each location where you'll work, with a posted notice at each worksite. If you move to a new metropolitan statistical area, the prevailing wage level may also change. USCIS expects the LCA to reflect your actual worksite, so notify your employer's immigration team before any permanent worksite change takes effect.

Can my employer transfer me between QA projects without filing an amended H-1B petition?

Project transfers within the same worksite location and at the same wage level generally don't require an amended petition, as long as the core duties remain substantially the same. A shift from manual testing to a lead automation engineering role with significantly different duties and a new title may constitute a material change requiring an amendment filed with USCIS before the new assignment starts.

How do I verify that a QA Engineer job posting is genuinely open to H-1B sponsorship?

Check whether the employer has a certified LCA on file for that role using the OFLC Wage Search, which shows recent DOL filings by employer name and job title. Postings that say 'sponsorship available' without any LCA history may reflect aspirational language rather than an established process. Targeting employers with a documented history of sponsoring QA Engineers reduces the risk of an offer that stalls at the petition stage.