H-1B1 Chile Visa DevOps Jobs

H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean DevOps engineers work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes directly to a U.S. consulate. Infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and cloud platform roles qualify as specialty occupations under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement.

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Overview

Open Jobs8+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$230K
Top LocationDallas, TX
Most JobsGoldman Sachs

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer, DevOps
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Capital One
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Senior Lead Software Engineer, DevOps
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$229,900/yr - $262,400/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Goldman Sachs
DevOps Cloud Engineer
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Goldman Sachs
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DevOps Cloud Engineer
Goldman Sachs
Richardson, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Gap Inc.
Sr Staff Engineer, Cloud DevOps
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Gap Inc.
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Sr Staff Engineer, Cloud DevOps
Gap Inc.
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$181,400/yr - $235,800/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Gap Inc.
Sr Staff Engineer, Cloud DevOps
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Gap Inc.
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Sr Staff Engineer, Cloud DevOps
Gap Inc.
Pleasanton, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$181,400/yr - $235,800/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Goldman Sachs
DevOps Lead
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Goldman Sachs
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DevOps Lead
Goldman Sachs
Dallas, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding DevOps Jobs

Translate your DevOps credentials for U.S. hiring

U.S. employers assess specialty occupation against your degree field, not just your job title. Map your systems engineering or computer science degree to the DevOps role's technical requirements before applying, so your application packet is coherent from day one.

Target employers with active LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter DevOps roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile or H-1B candidates. That filing history signals the employer understands visa sponsorship and won't stall at the offer stage.

Confirm the role meets specialty occupation requirements

Pull the O*NET profile for your target DevOps title and verify the job zone and required education level. If a posting lists a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required, the consular officer may reject the specialty occupation classification.

Ask the employer about LCA timing before accepting

The employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consular appointment. Confirm the employer's HR team knows this step exists and has a timeline for completing it, since delays at this stage push your start date.

Verify the prevailing wage tier matches your offer

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your DevOps occupation code and work location. The LCA wage must meet or exceed this figure, and a mismatch is one of the most common reasons DevOps H-1B1 visa Chile filings draw additional DOL scrutiny.

Prepare your nonimmigrant intent documentation early

Unlike H-1B holders, H-1B1 Chile visa holders cannot claim dual intent. Gather documentation of Chilean ties, such as property records or family commitments, before your consular appointment so you can clearly demonstrate intent to return after your authorized stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do DevOps roles qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?

Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, systems engineering, or information technology. Generic DevOps titles where the employer accepts any technical degree without specifying the field can create problems at the consulate, so the job offer should specify the required degree discipline clearly.

How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for a DevOps engineer?

The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the lottery entirely and is processed at the consulate rather than through USCIS, which removes months of uncertainty. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and rarely fills. The main trade-off is that H-1B1 Chile does not allow dual intent, so you cannot simultaneously pursue a green card while on this status the way some H-1B holders do.

How can I find DevOps employers who sponsor the H-1B1 Chile visa?

Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history filtered for H-1B1 Chile eligibility, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for roles like yours. Searching DOL LCA disclosure data manually is the alternative, but it requires downloading raw files and cross-referencing occupation codes yourself.

What does the employer need to file before my H-1B1 Chile consular appointment?

The employer must submit a Labor Condition Application to DOL and receive certification before you can apply at the consulate. The LCA certifies that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your DevOps occupation and location. DOL targets a seven-business-day processing window for LCA certification, though timelines can vary.

Can I switch DevOps employers while on the H-1B1 Chile visa?

Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. They must file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need to attend a new consular appointment or apply for a change of status if you're already in the U.S. There's no portability provision like the one available under H-1B, so you should coordinate your transition timeline carefully with both the departing and incoming employer.

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