H-1B1 Chile Visa Counselor Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for Counselor roles gives Chilean nationals a direct path to U.S. mental health and social services positions without lottery risk. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and consulate processing means faster timelines than standard H-1B visa routes for qualifying specialty occupation roles.
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As a Financial Counselor, you will be responsible for:
- Verifying accurate demographic and financial information
- Reviewing and interpreting insurance benefits
- Providing financial counseling and screening
- Handling charity applications and credit assessments
- Establishing all financial arrangements and refer appropriate cases to other agencies to assist patients with discharge/post hospital care
- Working closely with Patient Placement, Care Coordination, Social Services, and Patient Business Services to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement
- Ability to write concise, grammatically correct reports and correspondence
- Proficient in basic math
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
Salary Range: $33.27 - $47.77 /hourly
Pay range: $34.93 - $50.16 an hour
Qualifications
We’re seeking an exceptional, self-directed professional with:
- Working knowledge of third-party payer relationships as well as relevant state and federal health programs
- Working knowledge of third party payer and medical terminology
- Ability to adapt to and implement changing registration procedures
- Working knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, and insurance contracting
- Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practice or procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proper phone etiquette
- Bilingual English/Spanish abilities, preferred
- PC proficiency and basic math knowledge
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Independent decision-making skills and sound judgment
- Ability to adhere to departmental policies and procedures and work rules
- Flexibility in working varied schedules and at a variety of locations when necessary
Note: May be subject to test on qualifying skills
Description
As a Financial Counselor, you will be responsible for:
- Verifying accurate demographic and financial information
- Reviewing and interpreting insurance benefits
- Providing financial counseling and screening
- Handling charity applications and credit assessments
- Establishing all financial arrangements and refer appropriate cases to other agencies to assist patients with discharge/post hospital care
- Working closely with Patient Placement, Care Coordination, Social Services, and Patient Business Services to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement
- Ability to write concise, grammatically correct reports and correspondence
- Proficient in basic math
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
Salary Range: $33.27 - $47.77 /hourly
Pay range: $34.93 - $50.16 an hour
Qualifications
We’re seeking an exceptional, self-directed professional with:
- Working knowledge of third-party payer relationships as well as relevant state and federal health programs
- Working knowledge of third party payer and medical terminology
- Ability to adapt to and implement changing registration procedures
- Working knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, and insurance contracting
- Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practice or procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proper phone etiquette
- Bilingual English/Spanish abilities, preferred
- PC proficiency and basic math knowledge
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Independent decision-making skills and sound judgment
- Ability to adhere to departmental policies and procedures and work rules
- Flexibility in working varied schedules and at a variety of locations when necessary
Note: May be subject to test on qualifying skills
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Counselor
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
Counselor roles must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, like counseling, psychology, or social work. A general human services degree paired with unrelated coursework can trigger an H-1B1 visa denial, so confirm your degree aligns with the specific role before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Counselor openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to withdraw an offer once they see your visa status.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Counselor roles in your target city before any offer discussion. Your H-1B1 visa LCA must certify wages at or above that level, so knowing the floor prevents employers from filing a non-compliant LCA later.
Get your credentials evaluated before outreach
Chilean university degrees in counseling or psychology require a foreign credential evaluation before U.S. employers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility. Have your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member organization so you can attach the report when employers request documentation during the offer stage.
Prepare for consulate processing, not USCIS adjudication
Unlike H-1B, your H-1B1 Chile petition goes to a U.S. consulate in Chile, not USCIS. Your employer files the LCA with DOL, but you handle the visa application directly at the consulate, so confirm your employer understands this split responsibility before the offer is signed.
Address licensure gaps with your employer early
Many Counselor positions in the U.S. require state licensure, which Chilean applicants typically cannot obtain before arriving. Negotiate a supervision plan or provisional license pathway with your employer upfront so the LCA job description accurately reflects your starting role and avoids a specialty occupation challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a directly related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree or treat the degree as preferred rather than required can fail the specialty occupation test. The job description and your employer's actual hiring standards both factor into the determination.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Counselor positions?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery and an annual cap of 1,400 that rarely fills, so Chilean Counselors can apply at the consulate without waiting for a random selection. H-1B requires USCIS approval and is subject to an oversubscribed lottery. The H-1B1 also has a shorter maximum initial validity, but renewals are straightforward for maintained employment.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for a Counselor role?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history for Counselor and related behavioral health roles. Employers who have sponsored the visa before understand the LCA and consulate process, which reduces the risk of an offer falling through due to unfamiliarity with Chilean national visa requirements.
Can I start working in the U.S. as a Counselor before obtaining full state licensure?
Most states allow supervised practice under a provisional or associate license while you accumulate the post-degree hours required for full licensure. Your employer's LCA must accurately describe the supervised role, and your job duties must genuinely require your degree. Confirm the supervision arrangement is documented before your consulate appointment so the visa reflects your actual position.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Counselor employer terminates me?
Your H-1B1 Chile status is tied to your specific employer and LCA. If the employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new consulate appointment before starting work for them.