H-1B Visa Transition Manager Jobs

Transition Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, IT, or organizational management. Employers in consulting, healthcare, and financial services regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-cap lottery runs each April, with a master's cap exemption that improves selection odds for advanced-degree holders.

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Open Jobs101+
Work Type84% On-site
Top LocationCharlotte, NC
Most JobsMolina Healthcare

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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Transition Facilitator
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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
New 2h ago
Transition Facilitator
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Waltham, Massachusetts
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Social Work & Counseling
$21 - $26/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Cushman & Wakefield
Transition Analyst
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Cushman & Wakefield
New 12h ago
Transition Analyst
Cushman & Wakefield
St. Louis, Missouri
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
$49k - $58k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Paycom
Transition Specialist Representative
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Paycom
Added 2d ago
Transition Specialist Representative
Paycom
Jacksonville, Florida
Project & Program Management
Customer Success
Business Operations
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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LifeLong Medical Care
Care Transition Supervisor
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LifeLong Medical Care
Added 3d ago
Care Transition Supervisor
LifeLong Medical Care
Richmond, California
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$70k - $75k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's
501-1,000

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Molina Healthcare
Care Manager- Jail Transition Re-entry Program
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Molina Healthcare
Added 3d ago
Care Manager- Jail Transition Re-entry Program
Molina Healthcare
Spokane, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$26 - $59/hr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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

Verify your degree field alignment

USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to Transition Management. A general business or IT degree usually qualifies, but a degree in an unrelated field invites an RFE. Pull the O*NET occupation profile to document the standard educational requirements for this role.

Target consulting and systems-integration firms

Consulting firms and large systems integrators file LCAs for Transition Manager roles at the highest volume. Search Migrate Mate's verified H-1B filing history to identify employers who have actively sponsored this exact job title, not just adjacent roles like Project Manager.

Check the prevailing wage before negotiating

Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9199 before you negotiate, so you know the floor your employer must certify on the LCA.

Confirm the employer files before April 1

H-1B registration opens in March and USCIS runs the lottery in late March for an October 1 start date. If an employer can't commit to filing your I-129 petition by the statutory deadline, your cap-subject slot is lost for that fiscal year.

Flag multi-site engagements in your LCA

Transition Managers frequently rotate across client sites. Each worksite in a different metropolitan area requires its own LCA wage certification. Confirm your employer files site-specific LCAs or uses a blanket LCA that covers all anticipated locations before you accept an offer.

Use your 60-day grace period strategically

If your Transition Manager role ends mid-project, you have 60 days to secure a new sponsoring employer before your H-1B status lapses. Start the transfer process immediately since your new employer can file a concurrent petition while you're still employed.

H-1B Visa Transition Manager: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, information systems, or organizational management. Generic management roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face RFEs. Your employer's job description should document the degree requirement explicitly, and the O*NET profile for this occupation supports the specialty occupation argument.

Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Transition Manager roles most frequently?

Consulting firms, healthcare systems, and financial services companies sponsor this title at the highest rates because large-scale IT and operational transitions are core to their business models. Government contractors also sponsor regularly, though some roles require security clearances that create additional eligibility considerations. Use Migrate Mate to filter by industry and see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history for this specific title.

Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a new client site as a Transition Manager?

Your employer doesn't need to file a new H-1B petition for a client site change, but they must file a new or amended LCA if the new location falls in a different metropolitan statistical area with a different prevailing wage. USCIS has required amended petitions for material changes in work location since the Simeio Solutions decision, so confirm your employer's compliance policy before you accept an engagement at a new site.

What happens to my H-1B status if my project ends before my visa expires?

You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and begin a cap-exempt H-1B transfer. The new employer can file the transfer petition while you're still within the grace period, maintaining continuous status. Gaps beyond 60 days require you to leave the U.S. or find another status option, so start your search immediately after a role ends.

How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Transition Manager candidate?

USCIS runs a random lottery each April for the 85,000 annual H-1B slots, splitting 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders and 65,000 for all other eligible candidates. Selection isn't tied to your occupation, employer size, or salary. Candidates with a U.S. master's degree get two chances at selection. If you aren't selected, you can reregister the following year or explore cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions.