H-1B Visa Strategic Partnerships Manager Jobs

Strategic Partnerships Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers in tech, healthcare, and finance sponsor these positions regularly. The H-1B cap lottery applies unless your employer is a university or nonprofit research organization.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,060+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type68% On-site
Median Salary$173K
Top LocationNew York, NY
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T-Mobile
Principal, Tech Development Strategy - Partnership Manager
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Principal, Tech Development Strategy - Partnership Manager
T-Mobile
Bellevue, Washington
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Development
Program Management
Business Strategy
$119,000/yr - $214,700/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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TikTok
Creator Strategy & Partnership Manager
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TikTok
Added 3mo ago
Creator Strategy & Partnership Manager
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Marketing
Content & Communications
$88,920/yr - $191,330/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Gotion Illinois New Energy
Strategic Partnerships & Funding Manager
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Gotion Illinois New Energy
Added 4d ago
Strategic Partnerships & Funding Manager
Gotion Illinois New Energy
Manteno, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Compliance & Risk
$155,000 - $220,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Google
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager
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Google
Added 1w ago
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager
Google
New York, New York
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Business Development
$141,000/yr - $204,000/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Waymo LLC
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager - Airports
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Waymo LLC
Added 2w ago
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager - Airports
Waymo LLC
Remote
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Project Management
$210,000 - $259,000/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Strategic Partnerships Manager

Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards

Check the O*NET profile for Strategic Partnerships Manager to confirm the degree requirement language. USCIS scrutinizes business development roles, so your offer letter must tie specific partnership duties to a directly related field of study.

Target employers with consistent LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter Strategic Partnerships Manager openings by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this role. Past LCA filings signal an employer already understands the sponsorship process and has HR infrastructure for it.

Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer

Ask directly whether the employer covers I-129 filing fees and premium processing. Some companies sponsor but shift legal costs to you, which is prohibited for mandatory fees. Clarify this in writing during the offer stage, not after you've resigned.

Benchmark your salary against the prevailing wage level

Run your target metro and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations. DOL assigns a wage level to your role, and your offer must meet Level I through IV. Accepting below the prevailing wage invalidates the LCA and stalls your petition.

Time your application around the cap registration window

H-1B cap registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, calculate whether your EAD expiration aligns. A gap between OPT end and H-1B start requires cap-gap protection, which only applies if you're already in F-1 status when selected.

Request an employer's E-Verify enrollment status early

Employers who sponsor H-1B workers must be E-Verify enrolled for STEM OPT transfers, and enrollment signals compliance readiness. Ask your HR contact or recruiter to confirm E-Verify participation before you invest time in a lengthy interview process.

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Strategic Partnerships Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Strategic Partnerships Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as business administration, marketing, or international relations. USCIS reviews the actual job duties, not just the title. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face RFEs, so your offer letter should explicitly connect partnership responsibilities to a specific academic discipline.

Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Strategic Partnerships Manager positions?

Technology companies, enterprise software firms, healthcare networks, and financial services organizations sponsor these roles most frequently. These sectors rely on partnerships with vendors, platforms, and institutional clients, and they typically have dedicated immigration counsel and established H-1B programs. You can browse currently sponsoring employers by role on Migrate Mate.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Strategic Partnerships Manager role without losing my place in the queue?

Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification after your I-140 has been approved and your petition has been pending for 180 days. Strategic Partnerships Manager transfers to adjacent roles like Business Development Manager or Alliances Manager generally qualify, but your new employer must file a transfer petition before you start.

What happens if my employer sponsors my H-1B but later eliminates the partnerships team?

You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and initiate a transfer petition. If no transfer is filed before the 60 days expire, you fall out of status. Start your job search immediately and prioritize employers who can file quickly, as premium processing can shorten USCIS review to 15 business days.

How do I know if an employer's H-1B sponsorship covers the full cost or just part of it?

USCIS prohibits employers from passing mandatory H-1B fees to the employee, including the base I-129 filing fee and the asylum program fee where applicable. Premium processing and legal fees above the statutory minimum are sometimes split or passed to the employee, depending on company policy. Ask HR for a written breakdown of which costs the company covers during the offer negotiation stage.

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