H-1B Visa Solutions Advisor Jobs
Solutions Advisor jobs sit at the intersection of consultative sales and technical expertise, making them a strong fit for H-1B visa specialty occupation status when the role requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers filing an LCA must certify a prevailing wage, and H-1B status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I (FSA I), your journey begins obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, where you receive dedicated and personalized classes for your Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 Exams. Once you obtain your licenses, you will be taught the foundational skills needed to be an advisor – from acquiring, building and managing client relationships to considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with advice and solutions to help them live their best financial lives, all while humanizing financial interactions. Once you have reached your key milestones, you will begin working in a financial center where you will help to deliver Bank of America’s core banking, investment solutions and approach to client care. We will equip you with everything you need as you move through the stages of development.
Once you have demonstrated success as a licensed Financial Solutions Advisor Stage I, you will typically progress into the next role, Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, where you will continue to practice the skills you’ve learned by growing and deepening relationships within a portfolio of clients. As a successful Financial Solutions Advisor Stage II, you will have the opportunity to advance in many roles within Bank of America and Merrill. The Academy will support you along the way with dedicated programs, tools, and resources throughout your career journey.
This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in your immediate termination.
WE’LL HELP YOU
- Build a successful career at Bank of America through world-class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success.
- Get training and one-on-one coaching from Academy managers who are invested in your success.
- Grow your business knowledge by using a defined consultative approach with clients to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
- Earn your Security Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 and Series 66 licenses (63 & 65 accepted, in lieu of 66) through structured lessons and dedicated study time. You must obtain your SIE within 30 days of being hired & your Series 7 & 66 within 120 Days - a requirement for the role.
- Build your network. Starting at a financial center, you’ll interact with banking customers, small business owners and higher net worth clients alike. You’ll be able to leverage our relationships with one out of two households in the U.S. to help eventually grow your business.
- Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice, deliver client reviews/presentations with confidence, and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
- Collaborate with core banking and investment partners. Connect clients to the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all their financial needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Aptitude in obtaining required industry licenses.
- Must be self-disciplined in managing time and capacity.
- Experience in cultivating client relationships, accessing needs and recommending solutions.
- Success creating strong peer relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
- Demonstrates a results-driven mindset while prioritizing client’s interest in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Executes multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Learns and adapts to new technology or applications.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- SIE (Securities Industry Essentials)
- Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of financial services industry or sales experience
SKILLS:
- Client Experience Branding
- Client Solutions Advisory
- Investment Management
- Pipeline Management
- Referral Management
- Client Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Portfolio Management
- Prospecting
- Referral Identification
- Business Acumen
- Executive Presence
- Oral Communications
- Risk Management
- Trading
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
SCHEDULE: Monday – Fridays and rotating Saturdays
SHIFT: 1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
Please Note that this requisition contains multiple locations but there is not an immediate opening for every location listed
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Frame your degree against the role
Solutions Advisor positions qualify as specialty occupations only when the employer ties the role to a specific degree field. Pull the O*NET profile for Sales Engineers or Business Development roles to match your credential language to duties the LCA must describe.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Solutions Advisor openings by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out companies that post the title but have never filed for it, saving you weeks of outreach to non-sponsoring hiring managers.
Check prevailing wage before you negotiate
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite city. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before any offer conversation so you know the floor they're legally bound to meet.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If the Solutions Advisor role covers multiple client sites or offices, each worksite location requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with HR early because a single LCA filed for headquarters won't cover travel-heavy or multi-office arrangements.
Time your application around cap-exempt employers
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so targeting cap-exempt employers like universities or affiliated nonprofits lets you start work without waiting for the annual cap cycle. Solutions Advisor roles in higher-ed technology or research operations often qualify.
Get your credentials evaluated before filing
If your business or marketing degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before USCIS reviews your I-129 petition. A foreign three-year bachelor's often needs an equivalency determination to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
H-1B Visa Solutions Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solutions Advisor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. When the role requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, management information systems, or a directly related field as a minimum requirement, it qualifies. If the posting accepts any degree or no degree, USCIS will likely issue a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status. Employers who structure the role around technical solution design or strategic account management with a specific degree requirement have the strongest cases.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Solutions Advisor positions?
Technology companies, enterprise software vendors, cloud services providers, and financial services firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Solutions Advisor titles. Employers with existing LCA filings for this role have already established the prevailing wage and specialty occupation argument. Migrate Mate shows you companies with verified H-1B filing history for this job title so you can target your applications accordingly.
How long does H-1B status last for a Solutions Advisor?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial petition. Your employer can file an extension for another three years, bringing the total to six years. Beyond six years, extensions require an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that has been active for at least 365 days. There is no automatic indefinite extension tied to continued employment.
What happens to my H-1B if I change employers mid-role?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your existing H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer must file their own LCA certified for the new worksite and wage level. You can't transfer the original petition; the new company starts the filing process from scratch.
What documents should I prepare before a sponsoring employer files my H-1B?
You'll need official transcripts and your diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a detailed letter from your employer describing the specialty occupation duties, and any professional licenses or certifications relevant to the Solutions Advisor function. USCIS may also request evidence linking your specific degree field to the core responsibilities of the role, so a strong job description that maps degree requirements to daily duties reduces the risk of an RFE.