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Salesforce Business Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as information systems, computer science, or business administration. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsoring your H-1B, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing rate for the occupation and work location.
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Duration: 6 months, with the intent to hire into a full-time position within 6 months to a year.
Work: Hybrid — No remote.
Location & Schedule: Lansing, Michigan. Wednesdays and Thursdays are required onsite days. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays are remote-eligible days. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
Location Requirement: Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area within 90 miles at the time of submission.
Resume: Resumes are kept to 4–5 pages.
References: Professional references may be required.
Top Skills & Years of Experience
- 5+ years of experience gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, including pipeline-as-code, branching strategies, automated code reviews, and testing aligned with organizational goals.
- Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- 2–3 Salesforce certifications required.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce, SQL, Java, and web services development.
Preferred
- Salesforce Architect certification.
- Experience working on enterprise-level implementations.
- Database-related certifications.
Job Summary
This position functions as a Salesforce Application Architect supporting the modernization and ongoing operations of critical Child Welfare and State Hospital systems, including the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (MiSACWIS) and the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). These systems are essential to the delivery of services to vulnerable children and families and require high availability, scalability, and compliance with state and federal standards. The architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade Salesforce solutions, ensuring architectural integrity, platform optimization, and alignment with strategic and operational goals. This includes transitioning legacy systems to a modern Salesforce-based platform, with a focus on Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Field Service Lightning (FSL).
Job Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end architecture and technical design of Salesforce solutions that support case management, field service operations, and user engagement.
- Conduct org health checks and platform assessments, and deliver actionable recommendations based on Salesforce best practices.
- Participate in Design & Discovery sessions and promote adoption of Salesforce’s Well-Architected Framework.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable Salesforce solutions.
- Oversee proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate technical feasibility and business value of proposed solutions.
- Ensure secure application development lifecycle (SADLC) practices are followed throughout all phases of development and deployment.
- Set the technical direction for Child Welfare applications.
- Support 24/7 operations of Tier 2 applications such as MiSACWIS, which serve over 8,000 users across state and private agencies.
- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and regulatory standards.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
Salesforce Application Architect
Duration: 6 months, with the intent to hire into a full-time position within 6 months to a year.
Work: Hybrid — No remote.
Location & Schedule: Lansing, Michigan. Wednesdays and Thursdays are required onsite days. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays are remote-eligible days. The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning.
Location Requirement: Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area within 90 miles at the time of submission.
Resume: Resumes are kept to 4–5 pages.
References: Professional references may be required.
Top Skills & Years of Experience
- 5+ years of experience gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, including pipeline-as-code, branching strategies, automated code reviews, and testing aligned with organizational goals.
- Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- 2–3 Salesforce certifications required.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce, SQL, Java, and web services development.
Preferred
- Salesforce Architect certification.
- Experience working on enterprise-level implementations.
- Database-related certifications.
Job Summary
This position functions as a Salesforce Application Architect supporting the modernization and ongoing operations of critical Child Welfare and State Hospital systems, including the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (MiSACWIS) and the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). These systems are essential to the delivery of services to vulnerable children and families and require high availability, scalability, and compliance with state and federal standards. The architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade Salesforce solutions, ensuring architectural integrity, platform optimization, and alignment with strategic and operational goals. This includes transitioning legacy systems to a modern Salesforce-based platform, with a focus on Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Field Service Lightning (FSL).
Job Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end architecture and technical design of Salesforce solutions that support case management, field service operations, and user engagement.
- Conduct org health checks and platform assessments, and deliver actionable recommendations based on Salesforce best practices.
- Participate in Design & Discovery sessions and promote adoption of Salesforce’s Well-Architected Framework.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable Salesforce solutions.
- Oversee proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate technical feasibility and business value of proposed solutions.
- Ensure secure application development lifecycle (SADLC) practices are followed throughout all phases of development and deployment.
- Set the technical direction for Child Welfare applications.
- Support 24/7 operations of Tier 2 applications such as MiSACWIS, which serve over 8,000 users across state and private agencies.
- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and regulatory standards.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Salesforce Business Analyst
Align your degree to Salesforce BA requirements
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field relates directly to the role. A degree in information systems, business administration, or computer science strengthens the specialty occupation argument. A general business degree may require supplemental evidence like transcripts showing coursework in systems analysis or CRM platforms.
Pull LCA data before targeting employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for Business Analyst or Salesforce-related SOC codes. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by employer so you can prioritize companies with a documented track record of H-1B sponsorship in your occupation.
Get your Salesforce certifications documented early
Salesforce Administrator, Business Analyst, or Consultant certifications signal specialty occupation to USCIS adjudicators and give employers a concrete credential to reference in the petition. Upload your certification records and transcripts before you start applying so sponsors can act quickly on an offer.
Negotiate LCA wage level before signing an offer
The DOL assigns your wage to one of four prevailing wage levels based on job duties and experience. Level I or II designations can affect your negotiating position and raise RFE risk if your actual responsibilities look senior. Review the job description carefully and ask the employer which wage level they intend to file before accepting.
Understand cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt, letting you start work on an H-1B outside the annual lottery. Salesforce BA roles exist at these institutions in IT governance and enterprise systems. Cap-exempt filings can be submitted any time of year without waiting for the April registration window.
Prepare for requests for evidence on job duties
USCIS frequently issues RFEs on Salesforce BA petitions questioning whether the role is truly a specialty occupation. Ask your sponsoring employer to document that the position requires a specific degree, not just a preference. Internal job requisitions, org charts showing comparable roles, and industry wage surveys all strengthen the petition.
H-1B Visa Salesforce Business Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Business Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. USCIS looks at whether the position always, normally, or typically requires such a degree. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to RFEs. Positions requiring information systems, computer science, or business analysis degrees are generally well-supported.
Which employers actively sponsor H-1B visas for Salesforce Business Analysts?
Employers who regularly sponsor Salesforce BA roles tend to be mid-to-large enterprises running Salesforce as a core system, including financial services firms, healthcare organizations, and technology companies with dedicated CRM teams. Migrate Mate filters employers by H-1B LCA filing history and occupation code, so you can identify sponsors who have filed for business analyst roles specifically rather than guessing from job postings.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Salesforce BA roles?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed with USCIS, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status and the petition is non-frivolous. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA. You don't need to wait for approval to begin the role, which makes transitions between Salesforce BA positions more practical than many candidates expect.
What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for Salesforce Business Analyst roles?
Salesforce Business Analyst positions are most commonly filed under SOC 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) or 13-1111 (Management Analysts), depending on how the employer defines the role. The classification affects the prevailing wage level and DOL LCA requirements. Reviewing the O*NET profiles for both codes helps you understand how the duties description should be framed in the petition to match the correct classification.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Salesforce Business Analysts who aren't currently in H-1B status?
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT or another visa to H-1B, your petition enters the annual lottery capped at 85,000 slots. Registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and qualifying nonprofits, bypass the lottery entirely. If you aren't selected, your employer can re-register you in the following year's lottery while you maintain your current work authorization.