H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Lead Jobs

Quality Assurance Lead roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before your petition reaches USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.

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Overview

Open Jobs326+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type74% On-site
Median Salary$112K
Top LocationAustin, TX
Most JobsCiti

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Allied Air Enterprises
SAP Quality Assurance Lead
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Allied Air Enterprises
New 1h ago
SAP Quality Assurance Lead
Allied Air Enterprises
Richardson, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Project Management
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On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Lennox International
SAP Quality Assurance Lead
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Lennox International
New 14h ago
SAP Quality Assurance Lead
Lennox International
Richardson, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$81,000/hr - $121,000/hr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Graham Packaging Company
Quality Assurance Lead
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Graham Packaging Company
Added 3d ago
Quality Assurance Lead
Graham Packaging Company
York, Pennsylvania
Quality Control
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
None
5,001-10,000

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Gainwell Technologies LLC
CX Quality Assurance, Lead
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Gainwell Technologies LLC
Added 3d ago
CX Quality Assurance, Lead
Gainwell Technologies LLC
Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$84,800/yr - $121,100/yr
Remote (US)
9+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Perdue
Quality Assurance Lead
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Perdue
Added 6d ago
Quality Assurance Lead
Perdue
Petaluma, California
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$25/hr - $27/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
High School
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Quality Assurance Lead

Map your degree to the SOC code

QA Lead roles typically file under SOC 15-1253 or 17-2112. Confirm your degree field aligns with the occupation USCIS will evaluate, since a mismatch between your diploma and the job's SOC code is a common RFE trigger.

Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary

Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro and SOC code before you enter salary discussions. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Level II or III, and underbidding yourself can complicate the LCA.

Target employers with active LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter QA Lead roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation, so you're only applying where H-1B sponsorship is an established practice, not a first-time experiment.

Ask about cap-exempt employer status early

Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file your H-1B petition at any time of year. If you're open to those sectors, clarify employer status in your first recruiter conversation.

Prepare O*NET documentation for your petition

Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and confirm the listed tasks and education requirements mirror your offer letter's job duties. Employers use this in the specialty occupation letter to satisfy USCIS, so gaps between the two create RFE risk.

Plan your 60-day grace period job search timeline

If your current H-1B is ending, you have 60 days to secure a new employer who can file a transfer petition. QA Lead roles with active LCAs on file can move faster, since the prevailing wage step is already in progress.

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

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

Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as engineering, computer science, or a quality-focused discipline. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, are more likely to receive an RFE. Your offer letter's job duties need to reflect the specialized nature USCIS expects.

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

Manufacturers, software companies, medical device firms, and aerospace contractors are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for QA Lead roles, since regulatory compliance requirements make specialized quality professionals essential. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already established practice.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer while staying in a QA Lead role?

Yes. An H-1B transfer, formally a portability filing, lets you start working for the new employer once they file the I-129 petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your location and SOC code before submitting the petition to USCIS.

What documentation does an employer need to sponsor a QA Lead for H-1B?

The employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, then submits Form I-129 to USCIS with a support letter establishing that the QA Lead role is a specialty occupation. That letter typically references the O*NET profile for the occupation, the company's internal job requirements, and your academic credentials showing the degree-to-role alignment.

Does my QA Lead experience outside the U.S. count toward H-1B eligibility?

Work experience earned abroad can substitute for education under the three-for-one rule: three years of progressive, specialized experience in quality assurance or a related field can replace one year of a bachelor's degree. An independent credentials evaluation firm must document this equivalency, and your employer's attorney will include the evaluation in the I-129 petition package for USCIS review.

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