H-1B Visa Senior UI Engineer Jobs

Senior UI Engineers are among the most consistent H-1B visa sponsorship targets in tech, with roles mapped to SOC codes that support specialty occupation classification under USCIS criteria. This page lists Senior UI Engineer positions at employers with active H-1B visa filing history, so you can focus on companies already set up to sponsor.

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Overview

Open Jobs289+
Work Type73% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsApple

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Kyndryl
UI Design Associate
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Kyndryl
Added 2d ago
UI Design Associate
Kyndryl
Dallas, Texas
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$63k - $137k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Photon
UX / UI Designer
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Photon
Added 3d ago
UX / UI Designer
Photon
Springfield, Massachusetts
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$44k - $154k/yr
On-Site
None

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Cisco
UI Engineer
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Cisco
Added 3d ago
UI Engineer
Cisco
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Frontend Engineering
UI/UX Design
$133k - $259k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Blizzard Entertainment
Lead UI Engineer
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Blizzard Entertainment
Added 5d ago
Lead UI Engineer
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, California
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
Technical Program Management
Frontend Engineering
$124k - $229k/yr
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

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FanDuel
Principal UI Designer
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FanDuel
Added 1w ago
Principal UI Designer
FanDuel
Atlanta, Georgia
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$148k - $204k/yr
Hybrid
None
501-1,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior UI Engineer

Map your portfolio to specialty occupation criteria

USCIS requires that your role demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Frame your UI work around systems design, component architecture, and design systems rather than general web skills to strengthen the specialty occupation case.

Check prevailing wages before negotiating your offer

Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level III or IV rates for your metro before your offer conversation.

Target employers with E-Verify enrollment for STEM roles

If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your next employer must be E-Verify enrolled to authorize your work from day one. Confirm E-Verify status during the offer stage, not after you've signed.

Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors

Search Senior UI Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're not guessing which companies have an actual H-1B track record for this role.

File for premium processing if your start date is tight

Standard H-1B petition adjudication can run several months. If your current status has a hard end date, ask your employer to request premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day decision.

Review the O*NET profile before your technical interviews

The O*NET occupation profile for Web and Software Developers lists the core knowledge areas USCIS and DOL use to evaluate specialty occupation. Aligning your resume and interview answers to those domains reduces RFE risk.

H-1B Visa Senior UI Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Senior UI Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Senior UI Engineer roles that involve component architecture, design systems, or front-end engineering at a systems level consistently support that requirement. Roles described only as general web production work face higher scrutiny.

Which SOC code applies to Senior UI Engineer positions for H-1B and LCA filings?

Most Senior UI Engineer roles are filed under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1257 (Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers), depending on how the employer defines the role's core function. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the LCA, so it directly affects your offer floor.

How do I find Senior UI Engineer employers with a strong H-1B sponsorship track record?

Migrate Mate filters Senior UI Engineer listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which employers have actually sponsored H-1B workers in this role category rather than relying on job descriptions that mention sponsorship without any filing history behind them.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-year if I find a better Senior UI Engineer role?

Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current status is valid and you're moving to a same or similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file a new I-129 petition and LCA before your start date.

What happens to my H-1B status if my Senior UI Engineer role is converted to fully remote after I'm sponsored?

A material change in worksite location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition and a new LCA certifying the prevailing wage for each new work location. This applies even for permanent remote arrangements. Failing to file an amended petition when the work location changes is a compliance risk for both you and your employer under DOL and USCIS rules.