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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean architects work in the U.S. without entering a lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes directly to a U.S. consulate. Qualifying roles must meet the specialty occupation standard, which architecture satisfies through its bachelor's degree requirement in a directly related field.
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Get Access To All JobsAt SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
- Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
- Actively leads distinct portions of a project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership.
- Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at an overall project level.
- Produces, coordinates and/or oversees presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
- Effectively communicates internally with project teams and externally with consultants and clients through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
- Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of projects.
- Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office.
- Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.
- Able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Identifies and effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
- Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from Project Leadership.
- Guides and teaches less experienced staff.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential.
- In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.
- Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities.
- Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
- Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
- Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Licensed Architect; LEED accreditation preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace.
Our Benefits:
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,000 to $83,000.
Our Culture
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy
Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
- Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
- Actively leads distinct portions of a project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership.
- Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at an overall project level.
- Produces, coordinates and/or oversees presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
- Effectively communicates internally with project teams and externally with consultants and clients through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
- Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of projects.
- Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office.
- Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.
- Able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies. Identifies and effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
- Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from Project Leadership.
- Guides and teaches less experienced staff.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential.
- In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.
- Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities.
- Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
- Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
- Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Licensed Architect; LEED accreditation preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace.
Our Benefits:
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,000 to $83,000.
Our Culture
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy
Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
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Align your credentials with U.S. licensure expectations
USCIS evaluates your Chilean architecture degree against the U.S. specialty occupation standard. A credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's in architecture strengthens your petition before employers ever see your portfolio.
Target firms with active federal project work
Firms working on federally funded or regulated projects already operate within compliance-heavy environments and are more familiar with visa filing requirements. Search DOL LCA disclosure data to identify architecture employers with prior H-1B1 visa or H-1B visa filings.
Search for H-1B1 Chile jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces architecture employers verified through DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you're targeting firms that have already engaged with H-1B1 Chile sponsorship rather than cold-pitching companies unfamiliar with the process.
Confirm your job offer covers prevailing wage
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for architects in the specific metro area. Cross-check the offered salary against OFLC Wage Search before signing, because a below-threshold offer will stall the LCA certification.
Get your employer to file the LCA before your visa appointment
Unlike H-1B, the H-1B1 Chile consular process requires a certified LCA but no I-129 petition filed with USCIS. Confirm your employer has DOL certification in hand at least two weeks before your scheduled consulate interview.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation eligibility
Architecture is classified under O*NET job zone four, requiring a bachelor's degree in the specific field. Print the O*NET occupation profile and include it in your employer's supporting documentation to preempt any consular questions about specialty occupation status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an architecture role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Architecture requires at least a bachelor's degree in architecture specifically, which satisfies the H-1B1 Chile specialty occupation definition. USCIS guidance treats the field as a standard example of specialty occupation because the degree requirement is uniform across the profession, not discretionary at the employer level.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Chilean architects?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and has an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills. You apply directly at a U.S. consulate rather than through USCIS, and your employer files an LCA with DOL but no I-129 petition. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 does not permit dual intent, so it carries a stricter nonimmigrant intent standard than H-1B.
How do I find architecture firms that already sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate filters architecture job listings by employers verified through DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus outreach on firms that have already navigated the H-1B1 Chile process rather than educating employers from scratch. That filtering step saves significant time in a job search where employer familiarity with the visa category matters.
Can I start work before my H-1B1 Chile visa stamp is issued?
No. Unlike a USCIS-adjudicated status change, the H-1B1 Chile process requires a valid visa stamp from the consulate before you can enter and begin work in the United States. Your employer can have the LCA certified and all documents ready, but your start date must follow your consulate appointment and passport return.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my architecture firm loses the project I was hired for?
Your H-1B1 Chile status is tied to the specific employer and the LCA on file with DOL. If your role is eliminated, you lose H-1B1 status with that employer immediately. There is no grace period built into the H-1B1 category the way the 60-day H-1B grace period works, so arranging a new LCA and employer sponsorship before your last day is essential.
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