H-1B Visa Trade Compliance Analyst Jobs

Trade Compliance Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in international trade, supply chain, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs under SOC code 13-1041 must certify prevailing wages through DOL before USCIS adjudicates your petition.

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Boeing
Senior Manager, Trade Compliance
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Senior Manager, Trade Compliance
Boeing
Bingen, Washington
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$121k - $166k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Wahl Clipper Corporation
Senior Trade Compliance Analyst
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Wahl Clipper Corporation
New 6h ago
Senior Trade Compliance Analyst
Wahl Clipper Corporation
Sterling, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
$79k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Dicastal North America
Trade Compliance Officer
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Dicastal North America
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Trade Compliance Officer
Dicastal North America
Greenville, Michigan
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Supply Chain
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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ABB
Senior Leader, U.S. Trade Compliance Program
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ABB
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Senior Leader, U.S. Trade Compliance Program
ABB
Stuttgart, Arkansas
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Supply Chain
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
Procurement & Purchasing
$119k - $190k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's
10,000+

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Constellation Energy
Senior Analyst - Trade Compliance
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Constellation Energy
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Senior Analyst - Trade Compliance
Constellation Energy
Baltimore, Maryland
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$94k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Trade Compliance Analyst

Align your degree to SOC classification

USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. A degree in international business, supply chain, or trade law maps more cleanly than a general business degree, reducing your RFE risk at adjudication.

Check employer LCA history before applying

Use Migrate Mate to filter Trade Compliance Analyst roles by employers with active LCA filing history, so you target companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for this specific occupation.

Prioritize employers with export control work

Companies with ITAR, EAR, or OFAC compliance programs file H-1B petitions for trade compliance roles more regularly than general importers. Freight forwarders, defense contractors, and multinational manufacturers are the employers most likely to sponsor this title.

Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary

Run your target metro area through OFLC Wage Search under SOC 13-1041 before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I or Level II wage, and your offer must meet or exceed it.

Request premium processing before cap-gap expires

If you're on OPT and your H-1B is cap-selected, USCIS premium processing (15 business days) gives your employer an approved petition before your cap-gap authorization period ends, avoiding a gap in your work authorization.

Document your customs or sanctions experience precisely

USCIS denies trade compliance petitions when job duties read too broadly. Your employer's support letter should name specific regulations you'll administer, such as HTS classification, AES filings, or OFAC screening, not just 'compliance work.'

H-1B Visa Trade Compliance Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Trade Compliance Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. USCIS classifies Trade Compliance Analyst under SOC code 13-1041, a role that requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as international trade, supply chain management, logistics, or law. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the position's duties require that specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Trade Compliance Analysts?

Multinational manufacturers, freight forwarders, defense contractors subject to ITAR, and large retailers with complex import programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can search verified H-1B sponsoring employers by occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically to trade compliance and customs roles with confirmed LCA filing history.

Can my employer file the H-1B if the role involves restricted-party screening or export controls?

Yes, and those roles often produce stronger specialty occupation arguments because the regulatory complexity directly supports the degree requirement. Export control work under EAR or ITAR, OFAC sanctions screening, and customs classification all require specialized knowledge that reinforces the H-1B petition's legal foundation at USCIS adjudication.

What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers to a new trade compliance role?

You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through an H-1B portability filing under AC21. Your new employer files a new I-129, and you can start work once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same SOC classification standards.

How does the prevailing wage requirement affect trade compliance offers?

Your employer's LCA must certify that your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for SOC 13-1041 in your work location. The wage level, from Level I to Level IV, reflects experience and complexity. Roles involving export controls, sanctions compliance, or global program management typically support a Level II or III certification, affecting the minimum wage the employer must commit to in the LCA.