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Real estate roles in property management, commercial brokerage, and asset analysis regularly appear in H-1B LCA filings, particularly at large REITs, institutional investors, and commercial real estate firms. Specialty occupation status typically hinges on a bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, or a related field tied directly to the role.
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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for Real Estate Lending Associates in the New York and Charlotte offices. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualified candidates should have 2 - 4 years of experience representing financial institutions specializing in real estate and asset-based lending, specifically loan origination. Experience representing developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate and other forms of collateral is a plus. Must be a member of the NY or NC State Bar (or able to waive into NC).
We are seeking candidates with excellent academic credentials, strong communication and client service skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and manage their time to meet deadlines and complete projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 - 4 years of experience representing financial institutions specializing in real estate and asset-based lending
- Experience representing developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate and other forms of collateral is a plus
- Must be a member of the NY or NC State Bar (or able to waive into NC)
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage time to meet deadlines and complete projects
COMPENSATION
The expected pay range for this position is:
$235,000 - 310,000
Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job-related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
INTRODUCTION
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for Real Estate Lending Associates in the New York and Charlotte offices. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualified candidates should have 2 - 4 years of experience representing financial institutions specializing in real estate and asset-based lending, specifically loan origination. Experience representing developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate and other forms of collateral is a plus. Must be a member of the NY or NC State Bar (or able to waive into NC).
We are seeking candidates with excellent academic credentials, strong communication and client service skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and manage their time to meet deadlines and complete projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 - 4 years of experience representing financial institutions specializing in real estate and asset-based lending
- Experience representing developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate and other forms of collateral is a plus
- Must be a member of the NY or NC State Bar (or able to waive into NC)
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage time to meet deadlines and complete projects
COMPENSATION
The expected pay range for this position is:
$235,000 - 310,000
Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job-related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Real Estate
Confirm your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Real estate titles vary widely in how USCIS evaluates them. Roles like real estate analyst, asset manager, or acquisitions associate tie to a specific degree field. General leasing agent or sales roles rarely meet the specialty occupation threshold.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your exact SOC code before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the DOL wage tier protects you in salary discussions.
Target employers with LCA filing history in real estate
Search Migrate Mate to find real estate employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for roles matching your target title. Firms with active LCA history have already built the internal process to sponsor you, which shortens the path from offer to petition.
Verify your degree aligns with the specific role description
USCIS scrutinizes real estate petitions where the job posting accepts any business degree. Get the offer letter to specify your degree field as directly required, not merely preferred, before your employer files the I-129.
Understand cap timing if switching from OPT or another status
The H-1B cap runs on a federal fiscal year cycle, with petitions filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your EAD end date and cap-gap eligibility so there's no authorization gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation for your title
Real estate analyst and asset management roles carry a job zone classification on O*NET that supports specialty occupation arguments. Your employer's attorney will reference this in the I-129 support letter, so review it early to flag any mismatch between your actual duties and the listed profile.
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Find Real Estate JobsReal Estate H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Some do. Roles like real estate analyst, acquisitions associate, commercial asset manager, and REIT portfolio analyst typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, real estate, or economics. General leasing agent, residential sales agent, and property manager roles often don't meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard because the work doesn't require a specific degree field.
Which types of real estate employers sponsor H-1B visas?
Large REITs, institutional investment managers, commercial real estate firms, and corporate real estate departments at major corporations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this sector. Smaller residential brokerages rarely sponsor because their roles don't meet specialty occupation requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter real estate employers by verified LCA filing history so you're targeting companies that have already sponsored roles like yours.
What SOC code applies to real estate H-1B petitions?
The most common SOC codes for H-1B real estate roles are 13-2072 (Loan Officers), 13-1199 (Business Operations Specialists), and 11-9141 (Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers). Real estate analysts often file under 13-2051 (Financial and Investment Analysts). The SOC code determines the DOL prevailing wage your employer must certify in the LCA, so confirming the right code before filing matters for both compliance and your salary floor.
Can a real estate employer file an H-1B without a real estate license?
Yes. The H-1B petition is based on specialty occupation, not licensure. Your employer doesn't need a real estate license to sponsor you, and you don't need one to receive the visa. That said, if your role requires a state license to perform core duties, you'll need to obtain it separately. USCIS doesn't adjudicate licensing requirements, but your employer's job description should reflect whether a license is required for your specific functions.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a real estate role?
The standard timeline runs about 12 to 16 months from job offer to H-1B start date when filing through the annual April cap season. Your employer first files the LCA with DOL, which certifies in approximately seven business days. The I-129 petition follows and, with standard processing, takes three to five months. Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days but doesn't shorten the DOL or lottery steps.
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