H-1B Visa UI UX Designer Jobs

UI UX Designer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Many tech, fintech, and healthcare employers file LCAs for these roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history so you can target your search.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,004+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type57% On-site
Median Salary$154K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
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Moneylion Technologies
Principal Product Designer
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Moneylion Technologies
New 3h ago
Principal Product Designer
Moneylion Technologies
New York, New York
Product Management
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$150,000 - $180,000/yr
Hybrid
Associate's

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Expedia Group
Principal Product Designer
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Expedia Group
New 3h ago
Principal Product Designer
Expedia Group
San Jose, California
Product Management
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Zendesk
Senior Product Designer
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Zendesk
New 15h ago
Senior Product Designer
Zendesk
San Francisco, California
Product Management
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$190,000/yr - $286,000/yr
Hybrid
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Adobe
Sr Product Designer
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Adobe
New 18h ago
Sr Product Designer
Adobe
San Francisco, California
Product Management
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$124,600/yr - $234,250/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Roblox
Product Designer
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Roblox
New 21h ago
Product Designer
Roblox
San Mateo, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$176,940/yr - $214,710/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an UI UX Designer

Frame your portfolio around specialty occupation

USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just design skills. Structure your portfolio to show the theoretical and technical depth behind your decisions, not just finished screens. Reviewers look for evidence that the work requires degree-level expertise.

Check prevailing wage before accepting offers

Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your specific metro area before negotiating, since wages vary significantly by city.

Target employers with LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for UI UX Designer roles. Past LCA filings confirm an employer understands the H-1B process and has active experience sponsoring this specific occupation, not just technical roles broadly.

Understand how job duties affect your SOC code

Employers file your LCA under a specific SOC code, and misclassification creates RFE risk. If your role mixes UX research with visual design, clarify with your hiring manager which code they plan to use before signing an offer, since different codes carry different prevailing wage levels.

Start the LCA process before your start date

Your employer must get DOL to certify the LCA before filing the I-129 petition with USCIS. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, but your employer needs time to post the public notice beforehand. Confirm they've started this process well before your intended first day.

Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled if you're on OPT

If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B and your employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify, you won't be eligible for a STEM OPT extension. Confirm E-Verify enrollment during the offer stage, since re-enrollment takes time and affects your authorization continuity during cap-gap.

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UI UX Designer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a UI UX Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, UI UX Designer roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, design, cognitive science, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree must be a normal requirement for the role, not just preferred. Employers should document in the I-129 petition how the specific job duties require that level of theoretical knowledge.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for UI UX Designer positions?

Search Migrate Mate to browse UI UX Designer roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL publishes LCA disclosure data, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data by role and employer so you can see which companies have actively sponsored this occupation, rather than guessing based on employer size or industry alone.

Which SOC code do employers typically use when filing an LCA for a UI UX Designer?

Employers most commonly file under SOC 15-1255 (Web and Digital Interface Designers) or 27-1021 (Commercial and Industrial Designers), depending on how the role is structured. If your work heavily involves research and information architecture, some employers file under 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other). The SOC code affects your prevailing wage level, so confirm it with your employer before signing your offer.

Can a UI UX Designer role support an H-1B if the employer lists a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required?

Listing the degree as preferred rather than required is a common source of H-1B RFEs for design roles. USCIS looks for evidence that the position normally requires a specific degree. If the job posting says preferred, your employer should be prepared to explain in the petition why the actual job duties require degree-level expertise, ideally with reference to O*NET classification data for the occupation.

What happens to my H-1B status if my UI UX Designer role changes significantly after approval?

Material changes to your job duties, work location, or employer can require an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. Moving to a new office in a different metro area, for example, requires a new LCA for that location. Shifting from pure interface design into a primarily product management role could also trigger an amendment if the duties no longer align with the approved SOC code and petition.

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