H-1B Visa Title Officer Jobs
Title Officers examining real estate records and issuing title insurance commitments qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field. National title insurers, escrow companies, and real estate law firms regularly file LCAs for this role, making it a viable H-1B target for credentialed professionals.
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Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
What We Do
We are looking for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced commercial real estate environment. This individual will conduct all steps of the closing process, from commitment review to issuing the final policy, for single site and high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions across the United States. A strong customer service acumen, attention to detail, and commitment to teamwork are key skills for this role.
What You’ll Do
- Support our Title Agents with commercial real estate transactions by assisting with title commitment reviews, ordering title and tax updates, obtaining title curative matters, assembling recording and transfer tax information, and quoting premiums
- Create and maintain files, records, and reports
- Review Buyer, Seller, and Lender transaction documents and instructions for closings
- Responsible for reviewing surveys and other due diligence items, answering exam inquiries, and obtaining underwriting approvals
- Prepare and revise title commitments and proformas title policies and endorsements
- Coordinate with escrow and recording departments to ensure a seamless transaction
- Issue final title policies and endorsements in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines
- Communicate professionally with all parties, both internal and external
- May provide training or mentorship to less experienced personnel
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
- 5-8 years title industry experience (complex commercial and multi-site experience preferred)
- High School diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
- Proficient in Adobe and MS Office (Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
- Ability to quickly learn Company operating systems and new software applications and technologies (FAST experience preferred)
- Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills, including email and file management
- Keen attention to detail
- Stellar organizational skills
- Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a highly productive manner
- Thrives in contributing to a team committed to working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
- Must be able to always maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
What We Do
We are looking for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced commercial real estate environment. This individual will conduct all steps of the closing process, from commitment review to issuing the final policy, for single site and high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions across the United States. A strong customer service acumen, attention to detail, and commitment to teamwork are key skills for this role.
What You’ll Do
- Support our Title Agents with commercial real estate transactions by assisting with title commitment reviews, ordering title and tax updates, obtaining title curative matters, assembling recording and transfer tax information, and quoting premiums
- Create and maintain files, records, and reports
- Review Buyer, Seller, and Lender transaction documents and instructions for closings
- Responsible for reviewing surveys and other due diligence items, answering exam inquiries, and obtaining underwriting approvals
- Prepare and revise title commitments and proformas title policies and endorsements
- Coordinate with escrow and recording departments to ensure a seamless transaction
- Issue final title policies and endorsements in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines
- Communicate professionally with all parties, both internal and external
- May provide training or mentorship to less experienced personnel
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
- 5-8 years title industry experience (complex commercial and multi-site experience preferred)
- High School diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
- Proficient in Adobe and MS Office (Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
- Ability to quickly learn Company operating systems and new software applications and technologies (FAST experience preferred)
- Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills, including email and file management
- Keen attention to detail
- Stellar organizational skills
- Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a highly productive manner
- Thrives in contributing to a team committed to working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
- Must be able to always maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
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Verify your degree satisfies specialty occupation
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for H-1B approval. A degree in paralegal studies, business, finance, or real estate law strengthens your petition. A general business degree may trigger an RFE if the employer can't demonstrate the role demands that specific discipline.
Use OFLC Wage Search before accepting offers
Look up the prevailing wage for Title Officer using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating compensation. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I wage for your work location. Offers below the certified LCA wage cannot be corrected after filing without restarting the process.
Target national underwriters over small agencies
Large title underwriters and multi-state escrow companies have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage H-1B filings. Smaller independent agencies often lack the internal resources to sponsor, even when they want to. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this role.
Confirm your role classification matches SOC code
Title Officers are typically classified under SOC 23-2093 (Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers) or 13-2072 (Loan Officers) depending on the employer's framing. The SOC code on the LCA determines your prevailing wage tier, so confirm with the employer which classification they intend to use before the LCA is submitted to DOL.
Ask employers about E-Verify enrollment upfront
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you. Some smaller title agencies aren't enrolled. Raise this in early conversations so neither side wastes time in an offer process that can't result in a valid petition. Federal contractors are required to participate; private title firms may not be.
Document state licensing separately from your degree
Many states require Title Officers to hold a title insurance producer license or notary commission. USCIS evaluates the academic credential separately from professional licensing, but your petition should include both. Your employer's immigration attorney will need copies of any active state licenses to include in the H-1B support letter.
H-1B Visa Title Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Title Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as real estate, finance, paralegal studies, or a related discipline. USCIS examines the job duties, industry norms, and the employer's own hiring history. Roles that primarily require licensure or on-the-job training without a degree requirement are harder to approve, so the job description and employer letter are critical documents in the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Title Officer positions?
National title underwriters, multi-state escrow and settlement companies, real estate law firms, and large mortgage servicers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These organizations have the compliance infrastructure and volume of work to justify sponsorship. You can find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for Title Officer roles directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and employer type.
How does state licensing affect my H-1B petition as a Title Officer?
State licensing requirements don't disqualify you from H-1B sponsorship, but they must be addressed in the petition. If your state requires a title insurance producer license, your employer's support letter should explain either that you hold the license or that obtaining it is part of your onboarding. USCIS doesn't adjudicate licensing compliance, but an unexplained gap between required licenses and your credentials can generate an RFE.
Can a Title Officer change employers mid-H-1B without losing status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new employer files a valid H-1B transfer petition, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've maintained lawful status. For Title Officers, the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL at the prevailing wage for the new work location before or with the transfer petition. You don't need to leave the U.S. or restart the cap process.
What SOC code applies to Title Officer roles on the LCA?
Most Title Officer positions are filed under SOC 23-2093 (Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers), though some employers use 13-2072 (Loan Officers) if the role involves origination-side work. The SOC code determines which prevailing wage your employer certifies on the LCA through the OFLC Wage Search. You can verify the typical classification for your specific duties using O*NET before your employer files, which helps avoid a wage-level mismatch later.