H-1B Visa Real Estate Operations Jobs
Real Estate Operations roles covering asset management, property accounting, transaction coordination, and facilities oversight qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Large REITs, commercial property firms, and institutional investors are consistent H-1B sponsors in this sector.
Find H-1B Visa Real Estate Operations JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 63+ Real Estate Operations jobs
See all 63+ Real Estate Operations Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Real Estate Operations roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Greenberg Traurig, an international Am Law Global 100 firm, is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Associate in the New York office. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual from a law firm or in-house to join a growing, nationally acclaimed real estate litigation practice that advises sophisticated, top-tier clients on high-profile litigations nationwide. The Associate will gain meaningful experience, direct client exposure, and a path to advancement in a shareholder-track position.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ideal candidates must be collaborative, have strong academic credentials, and 3-8 years of real estate and commercial lease litigation experience. Outstanding writing, communication, client-service, and teamwork skills are essential. Candidates must be admitted to the NY bar.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-8 years of real estate and commercial lease litigation experience
- Strong academic credentials
- Outstanding writing, communication, client-service, and teamwork skills
- Admitted to the NY bar
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply today by submitting your resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable).
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions. For access, contact Dan Stone at stoned@gtlaw.com
COMPENSATION
The expected pay range for this position is:
- $250,000 - $380,000 per year
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, an international Am Law Global 100 firm, is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Associate in the New York office. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual from a law firm or in-house to join a growing, nationally acclaimed real estate litigation practice that advises sophisticated, top-tier clients on high-profile litigations nationwide. The Associate will gain meaningful experience, direct client exposure, and a path to advancement in a shareholder-track position.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ideal candidates must be collaborative, have strong academic credentials, and 3-8 years of real estate and commercial lease litigation experience. Outstanding writing, communication, client-service, and teamwork skills are essential. Candidates must be admitted to the NY bar.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-8 years of real estate and commercial lease litigation experience
- Strong academic credentials
- Outstanding writing, communication, client-service, and teamwork skills
- Admitted to the NY bar
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply today by submitting your resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable).
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions. For access, contact Dan Stone at stoned@gtlaw.com
COMPENSATION
The expected pay range for this position is:
- $250,000 - $380,000 per year
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.
See all 63+ H-1B Visa Real Estate Operations Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Real Estate Operations Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Real Estate Operations
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct-field degree match for specialty occupation approval. A finance, real estate, or business administration degree maps cleanly to asset management or acquisitions roles. A mismatch between your credential and the job title is the most common RFE trigger in this sector.
Target REITs and institutional asset managers
Publicly traded REITs and institutional investment managers file LCAs at far higher rates than local property management firms. Search DOL's LCA disclosure data through Migrate Mate to identify which employers have active H-1B filing history in real estate operations roles.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run the role's SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call so you can confirm whether the salary offer meets or exceeds the Level I or Level II wage floor.
Ask about cap-exempt or blanket petition options
Some real estate operations roles at universities, nonprofits, or government-affiliated entities qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, bypassing the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's tax status and ask your HR contact directly whether they file under a cap-exempt category.
Clarify job duties align with O*NET definitions
USCIS cross-references your job description against O*NET occupation profiles. Make sure your offer letter describes duties that match the theoretical and practical application requirements listed under the relevant O*NET code, not generic property management tasks that fall below specialty occupation standards.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employment ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor. Real estate operations hiring cycles can run four to eight weeks, so start outreach before your end date and confirm the new employer can file a transfer petition within that window.
H-1B Visa Real Estate Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a real estate operations role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field such as real estate, finance, accounting, or business administration. Roles like asset manager, acquisitions analyst, or property finance manager typically qualify. General property management or leasing agent roles without a degree requirement do not meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for real estate operations jobs?
Publicly traded REITs, institutional investment managers, commercial real estate advisory firms, and large property development companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this sector. Smaller regional property management companies rarely sponsor because they lack dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for H-1B filings. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified LCA filing history in real estate operations.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or merges with another firm?
A corporate merger or acquisition can affect your H-1B status depending on whether it constitutes a successor-in-interest transaction. If the new entity assumes the same ownership structure and your job duties stay substantially the same, your petition typically carries over without a new filing. A material change in duties, location, or employer entity usually requires an amended I-129 petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect.
Can I work on a real estate operations contract or consulting basis on an H-1B?
H-1B status permits third-party placement only when a qualifying employer-employee relationship exists, meaning your H-1B sponsor controls the terms and supervision of your work. Pure independent consulting arrangements don't satisfy this standard. If you're placed at a client site, your sponsoring employer must document that it maintains the right to hire, pay, and supervise you throughout the engagement.
How does a job change between two real estate operations roles affect my H-1B?
Switching employers requires your new sponsor to file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before your start date. Under portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and accepted, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Changing from an asset management role to a significantly different operations function may require a new specialty occupation justification in the petition.