H-1B Visa UI UX Designer Jobs

UI UX Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa 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 visa filing history so you can target your search.

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Overview

Open Jobs262+
Work Type72% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Kyndryl
UI Design Associate
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Kyndryl
Added 3d ago
UI Design Associate
Kyndryl
Dallas, Texas
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$63k - $137k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Photon
UX / UI Designer
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Photon
Added 3d ago
UX / UI Designer
Photon
Springfield, Massachusetts
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$44k - $154k/yr
On-Site
None

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Cisco
UI Engineer
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Cisco
Added 3d ago
UI Engineer
Cisco
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Frontend Engineering
UI/UX Design
$133k - $259k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Blizzard Entertainment
Lead UI Engineer
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Blizzard Entertainment
Added 6d ago
Lead UI Engineer
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, California
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
Technical Program Management
Frontend Engineering
$124k - $229k/yr
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

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FanDuel
Principal UI Designer
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FanDuel
Added 1w ago
Principal UI Designer
FanDuel
Atlanta, Georgia
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$148k - $204k/yr
Hybrid
None
501-1,000

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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.

H-1B Visa UI UX Designer: 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.