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Student Advisor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or a related field. Universities, community colleges, and EdTech companies all file LCAs for this title. Cap-subject H-1B filings open each April, with an October 1 start date.
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Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.
ABOUT THE JOB
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Student Support Services invites applications for the position of Transition Student Advisor. Provides academic, career and financial aid assistance for SSS FR/SO participants.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university. Two (2) years of full time work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference given for candidates with a bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Effective interpersonal skills that will allow the applicant to relate to the complex educational and personal needs of low-income, first generation participants and students with disabilities. Professional ethics related to position. Ability to present information to students in a positive, energetic, professional and motivational manner. Effective oral/written communication and organizational skills required. Ability to use computer-based technology to complete tasks.
Ability to plan, create, publish and share content on social media.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copies of Transcript(s)
Posting Close Date
June 22, 2026
Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.
Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
How to Apply:
Complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.
ABOUT THE JOB
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Student Support Services invites applications for the position of Transition Student Advisor. Provides academic, career and financial aid assistance for SSS FR/SO participants.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university. Two (2) years of full time work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference given for candidates with a bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Effective interpersonal skills that will allow the applicant to relate to the complex educational and personal needs of low-income, first generation participants and students with disabilities. Professional ethics related to position. Ability to present information to students in a positive, energetic, professional and motivational manner. Effective oral/written communication and organizational skills required. Ability to use computer-based technology to complete tasks.
Ability to plan, create, publish and share content on social media.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copies of Transcript(s)
Posting Close Date
June 22, 2026
Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.
Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
How to Apply:
Complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Student Advisor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to student advising work. A degree in counseling, higher education, psychology, or social work satisfies this. An unrelated degree paired with advisory experience alone is unlikely to hold up under an RFE.
Target institutions with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated colleges are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Applying there lets you start any time of year without waiting for the April lottery, which is a real advantage for Student Advisor roles with academic-year hiring cycles.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Student Advisor openings by verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have actually sponsored this role before, not just ones who mention sponsorship in a job posting.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 21-1012 before your offer stage so you know the wage floor and can negotiate above it with confidence.
Confirm O*NET classification with your hiring manager
The O*NET profile for Student Advisors lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level requirement, which supports the specialty occupation argument. Ask HR whether they'll use SOC 21-1012 or a related code on the LCA, since misclassification is a common cause of I-129 RFEs.
Time your offer letter around the H-1B cap deadline
Cap-subject H-1B registrations open in March for an April lottery. Your employer needs your signed offer letter and basic credentials before submitting your registration. Waiting until after a lottery announcement to secure an offer leaves no time for USCIS filing prep.
H-1B Visa Student Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Student Advisor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as counseling, higher education administration, psychology, or social work. The key is that the employer's job description must list a specific degree requirement, not just a preference. USCIS has issued RFEs on Student Advisor petitions where the role was posted as open to any bachelor's degree, so specificity in the job posting matters.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Student Advisors?
Universities and community colleges are the most consistent sponsors because they're cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. EdTech companies, tutoring platforms, and nonprofit educational organizations also sponsor this title but are generally cap-subject. You can browse Student Advisor openings filtered by sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my advising contract ends before the visa expires?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window you can't work, but you're not accruing unlawful presence. Starting your job search immediately is critical since H-1B transfers require the new employer to file before your grace period ends.
Can a Student Advisor role at a university bypass the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Colleges and universities that are accredited and operate as nonprofits qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers under the INA. That means your employer can file your H-1B petition at any time of year, and you can start work as soon as USCIS approves the petition. This is one of the clearest structural advantages of pursuing Student Advisor roles in higher education over the private sector.
What SOC code applies to Student Advisors for the H-1B LCA?
Most H-1B petitions for Student Advisor roles use SOC code 21-1012, Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors. You can review the occupation's typical education requirements and tasks in the O*NET profile, which USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation claims. Confirm with your employer's attorney that the LCA uses this code before the petition is filed.