H-1B1 Chile Visa Machine Learning Jobs

Machine Learning jobs in the U.S. are open to Chilean professionals through the H-1B1 Chile visa, a no-lottery work visa under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. With an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills and consulate-direct processing, securing sponsorship for ML roles is faster and more predictable than the H-1B visa path.

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Overview

Open Jobs141+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type75% On-site
Median Salary$209K
Top LocationSan Mateo, CA
Most JobsRoblox

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Google
Machine Learning Analyst
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Machine Learning Analyst
Google
Sunnyvale, California
Data Science & Analytics
Project & Program Management
Data Science
$159,000/yr - $231,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capital One
Lead AI/ML Engineer
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Lead AI/ML Engineer
Capital One
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$215,200/yr - $245,600/yr
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4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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DoorDash
Software Engineer, Machine Learning
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Software Engineer, Machine Learning
DoorDash
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Backend Engineering
$137,100/yr - $201,600/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Uber
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Uber
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$202,000/yr - $224,000/yr
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4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Gap Inc.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
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Gap Inc.
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Gap Inc.
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$181,400/yr - $235,800/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Tips for Finding Machine Learning Jobs

Verify your ML degree matches the role

H-1B1 Chile requires a specialty occupation directly tied to your degree field. A computer science or statistics degree supports most ML roles cleanly, but an unrelated degree paired with ML experience alone won't satisfy the requirement without documented equivalency.

Translate your Chilean credentials into U.S. terms

Get your Chilean university transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator before applying. U.S. employers and consular officers need a formal equivalency statement confirming your degree meets the four-year U.S. bachelor's standard for ML specialty occupation roles.

Target employers with active H-1B1 Chile LCA history

Search the OFLC Wage Search to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for ML job titles. Prior LCA filings signal that the employer's legal team already understands H-1B1 visa Chile sponsorship and won't stall at the offer stage.

Use Migrate Mate to find H-1B1 Chile sponsoring employers

Filter your ML job search by H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with verified DOL filing records for Chilean nationals, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never run this process before.

Negotiate LCA filing into your offer timeline

Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate appointment. Build at least 10 business days for LCA certification into your start-date negotiation so the paperwork doesn't push your appointment past your agreed first day.

Prepare your prevailing wage documentation before the interview

Consular officers can ask how your offered salary compares to the DOL prevailing wage for your ML role and work location. Check the O*NET occupation code for your position and cross-reference the wage level in the OFLC Wage Search before your appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Machine Learning role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?

Yes. Machine Learning engineer, ML researcher, and applied scientist roles qualify because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a directly related field. The degree-to-job-duty connection must be explicit in the employer's job description and in the LCA filing to satisfy the specialty occupation standard at the consulate.

How does H-1B1 Chile compare to H-1B for Machine Learning professionals?

H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 visas that has never been exhausted, and is processed directly at the U.S. consulate in Chile rather than through USCIS. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Chile does not permit dual intent, so it's suited for professionals planning to work in the U.S. while maintaining Chilean ties, unlike the H-1B which allows immigrant intent.

How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for ML roles?

Migrate Mate lets you search for ML jobs filtered specifically by H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history, surfacing employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for Chilean nationals. This removes the guesswork of identifying companies already familiar with the H-1B1 Chile process versus those that would be running it for the first time.

Can I work for a U.S. employer on H-1B1 Chile while living in Chile?

No. The H-1B1 Chile visa authorizes in-person employment at a qualifying U.S. worksite. Remote-only arrangements where you remain in Chile don't satisfy the visa's admission and employment requirements. You must be physically present in the U.S. and working at the petitioned location to maintain valid H-1B1 Chile status.

What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Machine Learning role is reclassified or my employer changes my job duties significantly?

A material change in job duties, title, or work location typically requires your employer to file an amended LCA with DOL. If the amended role no longer meets the specialty occupation definition tied to your original filing, your H-1B1 Chile status may be invalid until the new LCA is certified. Confirm any role changes with your employer's immigration counsel before they take effect.

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