H-1B Visa User Experience Manager Jobs

H-1B visa jobs for User Experience Manager roles are available at U.S. employers who file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. This role qualifies as a specialty occupation, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, design, or a related field.

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Open Jobs11+
Work Type91% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsAmazon.com

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End User Computing & Digital Experience Technical Product Manager
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End User Computing & Digital Experience Technical Product Manager
McKesson
Richmond, Virginia
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
$114k - $190k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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User Experience and Support Program Manager
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User Experience and Support Program Manager
TikTok USDS Joint Venture
San Jose, California
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$88k - $203k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Manager, User Experience
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Senior Manager, User Experience
Michael Kors
New York, New York
Product Management
Creative & Design
$145k - $160k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Sr Manager, UX Design
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Sr Manager, UX Design
Amazon.com
New York, New York
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$198k - $268k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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UX Research Manager
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UX Research Manager
Collabera
Seattle, Washington
Project & Program Management
$45 - $50/hr
Remote (US)
None

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an User Experience Manager

Frame your portfolio around measurable outcomes

USCIS adjudicators evaluating specialty occupation status look for degree-level complexity. Document UX work in terms of research methodology, systems thinking, and business impact, not just visual deliverables, to support your employer's I-129 petition narrative.

Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer

Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job title. Run a lookup on the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3031 before salary negotiations so you know the floor your employer must meet.

Target companies with dedicated UX teams

Employers who already employ multiple UX professionals are more likely to have established H-1B visa filing infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with verified H-1B visa LCA sponsorship history specifically for design and user experience management roles.

Confirm each worksite requires its own LCA

If your role involves work at client sites or multiple office locations, each worksite needs a separately certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel early, missing a worksite certification is a compliance violation, not a paperwork technicality.

Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case

The O*NET profile for user experience managers describes the role's analytical and design competencies in terms aligned with degree-level requirements. Share it with your employer's attorney when they're drafting the specialty occupation support letter for the I-129.

Account for premium processing in your start-date timeline

Standard USCIS processing for an I-129 petition can take several months. If your employer files for premium processing, USCIS targets a 15 business-day adjudication window, which matters if you're coordinating a start date or transitioning from another visa status.

H-1B Visa User Experience Manager: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. User Experience Manager roles typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, information architecture, or a design-focused discipline. USCIS will review the actual job duties and the employer's internal degree requirements, so your employer's support letter documenting degree-level complexity in the role is essential.

Which SOC code and O*NET title should my employer use on the LCA?

Most employers file under SOC code 11-3031, which covers Art Directors, or under 15-1255 for Web and Digital Interface Designers, depending on how the role's duties are weighted toward management versus hands-on design. Your employer's attorney will choose the code that best reflects the actual job duties, since the SOC code determines the prevailing wage level that must be certified on the LCA.

How long can I work as a User Experience Manager on H-1B status?

H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. If your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf, additional extensions beyond six years may be available under AC21 rules. Talk to your employer's immigration attorney about timing if you're planning a long-term path.

How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for UX leadership roles?

Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship availability mid-process. Prioritize employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and enterprise software, industries where UX management is treated as a core function and where H-1B infrastructure is well established.

What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a User Experience Manager role?

USCIS allows a grace period of up to 60 consecutive days following involuntary termination of employment, during which you can seek new H-1B sponsorship, file for a change of status, or make arrangements to depart. The 60-day window begins the day your employment ends, not when you're notified. Finding a new employer who can file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires is the most direct path to maintaining status.