H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs

Quality Assurance Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as engineering, computer science, or quality management. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and submit Form I-129 to USCIS before your start date.

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Farm Bureau Financial Services
Quality Assurance Specialist
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Farm Bureau Financial Services
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Quality Assurance Specialist
Farm Bureau Financial Services
West Des Moines, Iowa
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Revolution Medicines
Senior QA Specialist
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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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CorVel Corporation
Quality Assurance Specialist II
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CorVel Corporation
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Quality Assurance Specialist II
CorVel Corporation
West Des Moines, Iowa
Quality Control
Healthcare Administration
$22 - $35/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Baylor Scott & White Health
Lab QA Specialist 2
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Baylor Scott & White Health
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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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The People Concern
Quality Assurance Specialist
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The People Concern
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Quality Assurance Specialist
The People Concern
Los Angeles, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$23 - $26/hr
Hybrid
High School
501-1,000

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

Verify your degree field matches the role

QA Specialist roles require a degree in a directly related field, such as industrial engineering, computer science, or quality management. A general business degree alone may not satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard for this job title.

Check employer LCA filing history by role

Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for QA Specialist roles. This shows you which companies have a real track record of sponsoring this specific occupation, not just H-1B filings generally.

Target E-Verify enrolled employers early

If you're transitioning from OPT or STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, since unenrolled employers can't legally employ you during cap-gap or OPT periods.

Document your QA methodology credentials

Certifications like ASQ CQE, ISTQB, or Six Sigma are not required by USCIS but strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. Assemble these before the lottery so your employer's attorney can build the strongest petition.

Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer

Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run your role and zip code through OFLC Wage Search before finalizing an offer to confirm the salary is compliant.

Plan around the 60-day grace period when switching jobs

If you're changing QA roles between H-1B employers, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your previous position ends. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes or your status lapses.

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

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

A QA Specialist role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as engineering, computer science, or quality management. If the job description accepts any degree field or frames the degree as preferred rather than required, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status. Your employer's petition should document that the role is complex enough to demand that specialized degree.

Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for QA Specialist roles?

Employers in software development, medical device manufacturing, aerospace, and semiconductor fabrication regularly sponsor H-1B visas for QA Specialists because those industries require documented compliance processes that demand specialized degree backgrounds. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with verified LCA filings for QA roles, so you can focus on companies with an actual sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job postings.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new QA employer without restarting the cap process?

Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without re-entering the lottery, as long as your new employer files a transfer petition while your current H-1B is valid. QA Specialist roles generally fall under the same SOC code cluster, but your new employer's attorney should confirm the occupational classification matches before filing to avoid a denial.

What happens to my H-1B status if my QA role is restructured or eliminated?

If your position is eliminated, your H-1B status ends with your employment, and USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Your previous employer is also required to pay for your return transportation to your home country. Acting within the 60-day window is critical because any day beyond it makes you out of status.

Does remote work affect H-1B sponsorship for QA Specialist positions?

Yes. H-1B status is tied to specific worksite locations listed in your employer's LCA. If you work remotely from a location not covered by the original LCA, your employer must file an amended LCA and potentially an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before you begin working at that location. QA roles that shift between client sites or require travel should have a blanket LCA covering those locations, which your employer's immigration counsel should verify.