H-1B Visa User Experience UX Jobs
User Experience UX roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, information architecture, or cognitive psychology. Tech, finance, and healthcare employers file H-1B petitions for UX roles regularly, and the annual 85,000-slot cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Junior UX Designer will work closely with an existing team of high performing UX Designers, User Experience Researchers, and Visual Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products of AmericanExpress.com. You will partner closely with functional leads in a fast moving, agile team. As a Jr. UX Designer you will be hands on in all aspects of user experience developments including: gathering and understanding business & user needs, creating information architecture diagrams, building out detailed annotated wireframes, high/low fidelity prototypes and a wide range of strategic UX deliverables. Responsibilities include:
- Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible assets that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users
- Create detailed wireframes, information architecture diagrams, mental models, personae’s, usability testing stimulus, site maps, story boards, user flows and high / low fidelity prototypes along with a wide range of UX assets and deliverables
- Work closely with team leads to drive best digital experiences through all phases of product development, ship, and iterate
- Effectively act on partner feedback, user testing results and learning’s to improve assets, products and services
- Develop fast moving, tangible design process that deliver quality experiences within sprint cycles
- Brainstorm, ideate, and iterate as needed
- Work in collaboration with key project team members, including user experience researchers, product owners, tech leads, developers, strategy, PM, and visual design
- Be a passionate advocate for the user, ground ideas in data driven solutions by partnering with our User Experience Research team to incorporate customer insights and principles throughout the creative process.
- Ensure adherence to design best practices, standards, brand consistency
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years UX / Interaction experience designing consumer facing applications, websites and mobile experiences
- Ability to simplify and turn complex interactions into intuitive user experiences
- Exceptional skills in ideation, sketching, concepting, brainstorming, and UX asset production
- Ability to create both low fidelity usable prototypes
- Fluency with design tools, most notably OmniGraffle, Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Invision and/or other UX & prototyping software
- Introductory knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience working in agile product development
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience designing responsively across devices
- Excellent relationship management, verbal & written communication skills
- Clear and confident communicator with an affinity for visual storytelling
- Strong portfolio showing breadth of UX Design work
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Degree in Computer Science, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent working experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To Set up Interview please contact:
Vishwas Jaggi
973-475-7482
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Junior UX Designer will work closely with an existing team of high performing UX Designers, User Experience Researchers, and Visual Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products of AmericanExpress.com. You will partner closely with functional leads in a fast moving, agile team. As a Jr. UX Designer you will be hands on in all aspects of user experience developments including: gathering and understanding business & user needs, creating information architecture diagrams, building out detailed annotated wireframes, high/low fidelity prototypes and a wide range of strategic UX deliverables. Responsibilities include:
- Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible assets that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users
- Create detailed wireframes, information architecture diagrams, mental models, personae’s, usability testing stimulus, site maps, story boards, user flows and high / low fidelity prototypes along with a wide range of UX assets and deliverables
- Work closely with team leads to drive best digital experiences through all phases of product development, ship, and iterate
- Effectively act on partner feedback, user testing results and learning’s to improve assets, products and services
- Develop fast moving, tangible design process that deliver quality experiences within sprint cycles
- Brainstorm, ideate, and iterate as needed
- Work in collaboration with key project team members, including user experience researchers, product owners, tech leads, developers, strategy, PM, and visual design
- Be a passionate advocate for the user, ground ideas in data driven solutions by partnering with our User Experience Research team to incorporate customer insights and principles throughout the creative process.
- Ensure adherence to design best practices, standards, brand consistency
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years UX / Interaction experience designing consumer facing applications, websites and mobile experiences
- Ability to simplify and turn complex interactions into intuitive user experiences
- Exceptional skills in ideation, sketching, concepting, brainstorming, and UX asset production
- Ability to create both low fidelity usable prototypes
- Fluency with design tools, most notably OmniGraffle, Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Invision and/or other UX & prototyping software
- Introductory knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience working in agile product development
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience designing responsively across devices
- Excellent relationship management, verbal & written communication skills
- Clear and confident communicator with an affinity for visual storytelling
- Strong portfolio showing breadth of UX Design work
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Degree in Computer Science, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent working experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To Set up Interview please contact:
Vishwas Jaggi
973-475-7482
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in User Experience UX
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes UX petitions where the degree field isn't an obvious match. A portfolio alone won't satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. Document how your degree in HCI, psychology, or a related field directly underpins the UX methods your role uses.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for UX or design roles. Employers with a DOL filing track record have already navigated the process, which means fewer delays and fewer employer-side surprises after your offer.
Verify the job title on the LCA
Your employer files an LCA listing a specific job title and wage level with DOL. Make sure the title on the LCA matches how your role is actually described internally. A mismatch between your offer letter and the LCA title can trigger an RFE during USCIS adjudication.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your specific job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary. The LCA must certify that your wage meets the prevailing wage for that occupation and geography. A below-prevailing offer forces the employer to adjust or withdraw.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for UX designers documents the educational requirements and core competencies adjudicators reference. Print the relevant O*NET data and ask your employer to include it in the I-129 support letter to preempt specialty occupation RFEs.
File premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. If you're starting a new UX role within a few months of the October 1 cap date, ask your employer to upgrade to premium processing to avoid gaps between your start date and approval.
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Find User Experience UX JobsUser Experience UX H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the petition needs to show that the specific UX position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles focused on user research, interaction design, or information architecture typically qualify when the employer's job description specifies a degree in HCI, cognitive psychology, computer science, or a comparable discipline. Generalist design roles with loose degree requirements face higher RFE rates.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for UX professionals most often?
Technology companies file the largest volume of H-1B LCAs for UX roles, but financial services, healthcare technology, and enterprise software firms also sponsor regularly. UX roles embedded in product teams at companies that already run large H-1B programs tend to move faster because the employer's legal and HR teams are already familiar with the filing process. You can browse employers with active UX LCA history on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch UX jobs while on an H-1B without losing my status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your H-1B has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. UX roles typically fall under the same SOC codes, so portability usually applies, but your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your first day.
What documentation should I gather before a UX employer sponsors my H-1B?
Prepare your degree transcripts and diplomas, a detailed CV showing UX-specific responsibilities rather than general design work, and any professional certifications in HCI or usability. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney will use these to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my UX job search timeline?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for the following October 1 cap date. If you're selected in the lottery, your employer has until June 30 to file the full petition. This means UX roles that require cap-subject H-1B sponsorship typically need to be secured by February or March. Some UX employers are cap-exempt, such as universities and affiliated nonprofits, which allows filing at any time without waiting for the lottery.
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