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Underwriting Assistant roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, actuarial science, or a closely related field. Large insurance carriers and financial services firms file LCAs regularly for this title, making employer H-1B filing history a reliable filter when targeting your job search.
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Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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
Enable you to dive into your love of history and research to help us provide important data to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriting Assistant to our growing team. FA sets the standard for excellence in the commercial real estate space. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Commercial Title team in a wide range of duties including creating and maintaining title files and documenting and recording. This position administratively supports timely closings and title recordings for transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions. You will play a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the closing process of national commercial real estate transactions by assisting with preparing invoices, routing title comments and underwriting requests, ordering title and tax updates, assembling and calculating pricing information, recording fees and transfer tax information
- Review and interpret commercial real estate documents
- Audit ALTA surveys and legal documents for accuracy
- Communicate recording information and prepare legal property documents such as proforma policies and endorsements.
What You’ll Bring:
- Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
- Problem solver who has strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, with an eagerness to learn
- Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions
- Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations
- Knowledge of MS Office suite, specifically advanced Adobe and spreadsheet. The ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of title related experience preferred
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! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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
Enable you to dive into your love of history and research to help us provide important data to our teams and customers in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriting Assistant to our growing team. FA sets the standard for excellence in the commercial real estate space. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our Commercial Title team in a wide range of duties including creating and maintaining title files and documenting and recording. This position administratively supports timely closings and title recordings for transactions ranging from single site to high-liability multi-site commercial real estate transactions. You will play a key role in coordinating the resolution and completion of the commercial title process.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the closing process of national commercial real estate transactions by assisting with preparing invoices, routing title comments and underwriting requests, ordering title and tax updates, assembling and calculating pricing information, recording fees and transfer tax information
- Review and interpret commercial real estate documents
- Audit ALTA surveys and legal documents for accuracy
- Communicate recording information and prepare legal property documents such as proforma policies and endorsements.
What You’ll Bring:
- Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication with both our internal team and external customers
- Problem solver who has strong organizational skills, is detail oriented, with an eagerness to learn
- Natural curiosity, enjoys researching the history and background of transactions
- Thrives in contributing to a team where we come together to deliver beyond customer expectations
- Knowledge of MS Office suite, specifically advanced Adobe and spreadsheet. The ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of title related experience preferred
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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Align your degree to underwriting specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to underwriting work. A finance, economics, or actuarial science degree strengthens your case. A business administration degree alone may draw an RFE, so document any coursework in risk analysis or insurance theory.
Search LCA filings for underwriting job codes
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up LCA filings under SOC code 13-2053 (Insurance Underwriters). Carriers and reinsurers that file consistently under that code have an established H-1B sponsorship workflow, reducing negotiation friction during the offer stage.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early
E-Verify enrollment isn't required for most H-1B petitions, but it signals that an employer's HR team handles work authorization regularly. Filter for E-Verify employers when browsing Migrate Mate to surface companies already familiar with the I-9 and H-1B process.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, ask your prospective employer to file with premium processing. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days under that service, giving both sides certainty before your current work authorization lapses.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at DOL Level I through IV for the underwriting SOC code in your work location. Check the applicable wage tier on OFLC Wage Search before you receive a written offer so you can confirm the salary meets the certified threshold.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet proactively
Compile a portfolio before interviews: transcripts showing relevant coursework, an O*NET occupation profile printout for Insurance Underwriters, and any actuarial exam progress. Employers hesitant about sponsorship often move forward when you demonstrate the petition is low-risk to build.
H-1B Visa Underwriting Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Underwriting Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, economics, actuarial science, or statistics. USCIS scrutinizes underwriting titles more closely than senior analyst roles, so your employer's job description must clearly state a degree requirement rather than list one as preferred. Generic business degrees without supporting coursework in risk or insurance can trigger an RFE.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Underwriting Assistant positions?
Large property-and-casualty carriers, life insurance companies, reinsurers, and specialty lines firms file the most LCAs for underwriting titles. Regional carriers and managing general agents sponsor less frequently but do file when recruiting for technical underwriting roles. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this title on Migrate Mate, filtered by filing history and location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting an Underwriting Assistant role?
If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, your employer must register you in the March lottery for an October 1 start date. That gap can be six months or longer from offer to first day. Employers with cap-exempt status, such as those affiliated with nonprofits or universities, can file outside the lottery window and set an earlier start date.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to Underwriting Assistant roles?
Most entry-level Underwriting Assistant positions fall at DOL Level I or Level II depending on the metropolitan area and scope of responsibilities. Your employer certifies the wage level in the LCA before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition. You can verify the applicable wage for your work location and SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new underwriting employer mid-employment?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA under the underwriting SOC code for your new work location before submitting the transfer petition to USCIS.