H-1B Visa Server Jobs

Server roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related specialty field. Employers filing an H-1B for a Server must certify a Labor Condition Application with DOL and meet prevailing wage requirements for the specific work location.

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Overview

Open Jobs505+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type96% On-site
Median Salary$87K
Top LocationSanta Clara, CA
Most JobsWaffle House

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Otterbein University
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Otterbein University
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Server
Otterbein University
Granville, Ohio
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Cleaning & Housekeeping
Hospitality Management
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On-Site
High School

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Four Seasons
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Four Seasons
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Server
Four Seasons
Lāna‘i City, Hawaii
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
$18/hr
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None
10,000+

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Waffle House
Server
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Waffle House
Added 1mo ago
Server
Waffle House
Medina, Ohio
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
Waitstaff
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None
10,000+

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Midmark Corporation
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Midmark Corporation
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Server
Midmark Corporation
Versailles, Ohio
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Cleaning & Housekeeping
Hospitality Management
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
High School
1,001-5,000

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American Golf Corporation
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American Golf Corporation
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Server
American Golf Corporation
Mission Viejo, California
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
High School

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Server

Verify your degree matches the role

H-1B eligibility for Server positions hinges on proving specialty occupation. Your degree must directly relate to the job duties, not just hospitality broadly. A hospitality management or food service administration degree strengthens your case considerably.

Use OFLC Wage Search before applying

Look up the prevailing wage for your exact Server SOC code and target city before interviewing. If the posted salary falls below the DOL wage level, your employer can't file a compliant LCA, which kills the petition before it starts.

Target employers enrolled in E-Verify

Restaurants and hospitality groups enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for legal employment verification. This infrastructure overlap often signals a compliance-minded HR team that's more willing to navigate H-1B paperwork for specialized server roles.

Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors

Filter by Server roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation. That filing history shows the employer has already cleared DOL prevailing wage certification for comparable positions.

Clarify supervisory duties before the LCA is filed

Employers sometimes miscategorize server roles under a generic SOC code. If your position includes floor management or wine program oversight, confirm with HR that the job description reflects those duties so the LCA captures the correct wage level.

Ask about premium processing during offer negotiations

Standard H-1B processing can run several months. USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For a seasonal or time-sensitive server position, confirm whether the employer will pay for premium processing before you accept.

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Server H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Server position qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, but it requires documentation showing the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as hospitality management, culinary arts, or food and beverage administration. Generic table service roles typically don't qualify. Positions tied to fine dining programs, sommelier duties, or luxury resort operations are more defensible because the employer can articulate why a specific degree is a minimum requirement.

What SOC code do employers use when filing an H-1B LCA for a Server?

Most employers file under SOC 35-3031 (Waiters and Waitresses) or a closely related food service code, but some upgrade to management-adjacent codes if the role carries supervisory responsibilities. The SOC code directly determines the DOL prevailing wage the employer must meet. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your specific duties before the LCA is filed helps ensure the code accurately reflects your actual job.

How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Server roles before?

Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can identify hospitality employers who have already navigated the DOL certification process for Server or similar food service positions. Prior filings are a strong signal that the employer's HR and legal teams understand the requirements and won't back out when the paperwork gets complex.

Does my employer need to file a PERM labor certification for an H-1B Server position?

No. PERM labor certification applies to permanent residence petitions, not H-1B nonimmigrant status. For an H-1B, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then an I-129 petition with USCIS. There's no recruitment test or PERM process involved, which keeps the timeline significantly shorter than employment-based green card sponsorship.

What happens to my H-1B status if the restaurant closes or my employment ends?

USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination, during which you can find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or make other arrangements. Your new employer would file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working as soon as USCIS receives it under portability rules. Acting quickly within that 60-day window is essential to maintaining lawful status.

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