H-1B Visa Systems Architect Jobs

Systems Architect roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer and information systems category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL before USCIS adjudicates the petition.

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Capgemini
Robot System Architect
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Robot System Architect
Capgemini
Remote
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
IT Support & Systems Administration
Engineering (Non-Software)
Robotics Engineering
Systems Administration
$47 - $74/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Schneider Electric
Services System Architect
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Services System Architect
Schneider Electric
South Carolina
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
$200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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ExxonMobil
PLM System Architect
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PLM System Architect
ExxonMobil
Spring, Texas
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
Cloud Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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iRhythm Technologies
Principal System Architect
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iRhythm Technologies
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Principal System Architect
iRhythm Technologies
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$198k - $258k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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SPECTRAFORCE
Cerner Millennium Systems Architect
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Cerner Millennium Systems Architect
SPECTRAFORCE
Remote
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Healthcare Administration
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Systems Architect

Align your credentials to SOC codes

Systems Architect roles are typically filed under SOC 15-1299 or 15-1211. Pull your target SOC code from O*NET and confirm your degree field matches before applying, because a mismatch between your credential and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger.

Target employers with LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter Systems Architect roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're only applying to employers who have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage certification step for this specific occupation.

Request a wage-level breakdown before signing

Ask your recruiter which DOL wage level the employer intends to certify on the LCA. Level I wages can invite USCIS scrutiny for senior architecture roles, so confirming Level II or III before the offer stage protects your petition.

Verify E-Verify enrollment for cap-exempt paths

If you're targeting a university or nonprofit research institution to access a cap-exempt H-1B slot, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview, since cap-exempt status requires it.

Build a specialty occupation documentation packet

Compile role descriptions from past employers that explicitly list degree requirements, not just preferred qualifications. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether a Systems Architect role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's field rather than accepting any degree.

Plan your filing timeline around the cap cycle

H-1B cap petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, with USCIS registration opening in March. If you miss registration, your earliest cap-subject start date shifts a full year, so align your job search to that calendar.

H-1B Visa Systems Architect: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Systems Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. Systems Architect is classified under computer and information systems occupations, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Your employer will document this requirement in the H-1B petition, and your degree field must align with the specific role description submitted.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Systems Architect roles?

Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for Systems Architect and related computer systems roles. This lets you filter job listings to companies that have already gone through the prevailing-wage certification process, rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the hiring process.

What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates my Systems Architect position?

You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. If you're within the same cap year, the new petition can be filed without re-entering the lottery.

Can my employer file my H-1B at a lower wage level for a Systems Architect title?

Technically yes, but DOL wage levels must reflect the actual complexity of your duties. Filing a senior Systems Architect role at a Level I or Level II wage invites USCIS scrutiny during adjudication, and the agency can issue an RFE or denial if the wage level is inconsistent with the job duties described in the petition. Always confirm the intended wage level before accepting an offer.

Does a three-year bachelor's degree qualify for an H-1B Systems Architect petition?

A three-year degree can qualify if USCIS determines it is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree in the required field. Your employer's attorney will typically obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator. For Systems Architect roles, the field of study matters as much as the degree level, so the evaluation must confirm equivalence in a directly related discipline.