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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship opens a direct path for Chilean banking professionals to work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. With an annual allocation of 1,400 visas processed at the consulate, qualified candidates holding roles in commercial lending, credit analysis, or financial advisory can move faster than most work visa routes allow.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an CA-WA Private Mortgage Banker (SAFE) in Consumer Lending as part of Home Lending. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
In this role you will:
- Produce high quality jumbo residential mortgage loans that meet Wells Fargo Home Mortgage guidelines
- Participate in soliciting residential mortgages from various sources and produce high quality loans which are compliant and provide excellent customer service
- Responsible for the offering of loans, negotiate terms, and take applications for a dwelling-secured transaction within the Private Mortgage Banking Sales functional area
- Build relationships focused on affluent borrowers with realtors, builders, financial professionals, bank stores, past customers, and other non-traditional sources
- Interact with customers to understand their needs and provide them with a high quality loan service
- Inform prospective and existing customers of WFHM programs, rates, policies, underwriting requirements, and loan procedures
- Receive customer applications, quote the rate and points, and complete follow-up activities with the registration lock-in
- Understand real estate appraisals, title reports, and real estate transactions
- Analyze detailed financial and credit data, matching customer needs with an appropriate loan program and level of risk
- Provide information regarding the loans to consultants and functional colleagues
- Present recommendations for producing loans and exercise some independent judgment while developing understanding of Private Mortgage Banking Sales functional area, policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and generating loans
- Continuously pursue Wells Fargo training offerings to increase knowledge of company products, policies and procedures, and underwriting requirements
- Develop and maintain a high degree of visibility for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the marketplace
- This SAFE position has customer contact and job duties which may include the offering/negotiating of terms and/or taking an application for a dwelling secured transaction. As such, this position requires compliance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements, including acceptable background investigation results. Individuals in a SAFE position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Private Mortgage Banking Sales experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education
Desired Qualifications:
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Documented retail residential mortgage fundings over the past 12 months referred primarily from established, local, external sources
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Mortgage industry experience
- Knowledge and understanding of sales prospecting and generating referrals
- Customer service experience
- Experience working with high net-worth clients
Job Expectations:
- This position requires SAFE registration at the time of employment. Wells Fargo will initiate the SAFE registration process immediately after your employment start date. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) website provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position. Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies. The LO qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness and criminal background standards. A current credit report will be used to assess your financial responsibility and credit fitness, however, a credit score is not included as part of the evaluation. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary
- Completion of formal position specific training programs
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed or scheduled
Pay Range
Compensation includes an hourly base pay rate that meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements, with the opportunity to earn additional commission. All pay complies with applicable minimum wage laws.
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
20 Dec 2026
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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Verify your degree aligns with banking
The H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation, meaning your role must normally require a degree in a directly related field. A finance, economics, or accounting degree supports most banking titles, but a general business degree needs stronger role-specific documentation.
Target banks with established LCA filing history
Employers must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring you. Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify banks that have filed LCAs for banking titles, which signals they've run this process before and won't treat your offer as a test case.
Use Migrate Mate to find H-1B1 Chile sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history for banking roles. This surfaces companies that have actively sponsored Chilean nationals, cutting the guesswork out of which institutions will engage seriously with your visa situation.
Confirm your LCA wage tier before negotiating
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for each banking occupation by metro area. Check the OFLC Wage Search before you enter salary discussions so your offer meets at least the Level I threshold, which is the floor DOL requires the employer to certify.
Prepare consulate documents before your offer letter arrives
H-1B1 Chile applications go directly to the U.S. consulate in Chile, not USCIS. Gather your degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your institution isn't widely recognized, and employment verification letters now so you're ready to schedule the visa interview the week your LCA is certified.
Clarify your banking title maps to an O*NET specialty occupation
Job titles like 'banker' can cover both clerical and professional roles. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific occupation code to confirm the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree, then ask your employer to reflect that language in the LCA job description.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Banker role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Most professional banking roles qualify, including credit analysts, commercial loan officers, financial advisors, and investment bankers, because they normally require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. General bank teller or customer service roles typically don't qualify because they don't require a specialty degree. Your employer's LCA job description needs to reflect the degree requirement explicitly.
How is the H-1B1 Chile visa different from H-1B for a banking professional?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery and an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills, so your application isn't subject to the random selection process that eliminates most H-1B candidates each spring. The application also goes directly to a U.S. consulate rather than through USCIS, which typically makes processing faster. The trade-off is that it's limited to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
How do I find banks and financial institutions that will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate filters employers by their LCA filing history for H-1B1 Chile banking roles, showing you which institutions have already run the sponsorship process for this visa type. That's a more reliable signal than cold-applying to large banks and hoping their HR team knows the H-1B1 Chile pathway exists.
What role does the Labor Condition Application play in my banking sponsorship?
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply for the H-1B1 Chile visa at the consulate. The LCA certifies that your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your banking occupation and work location, and that hiring you won't negatively affect U.S. workers. Without a certified LCA, the consulate won't process your visa application.
Can I switch banking employers after receiving my H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filing and a new visa application. The H-1B1 Chile visa is tied to a specific employer and job, unlike H-1B portability provisions under AC21. If you're between banking roles, your status ends when your authorized employment ends, so timing your transition and having a new LCA certified before you start is critical.