H-1B1 Chile Visa QA Engineer Jobs

QA Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. The H-1B visa1 has no lottery, a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills, and processes directly at the consulate, making it a faster and more predictable path than the H-1B for software quality professionals.

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Overview

Open Jobs15+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type53% On-site
Median Salary$182K
Top LocationDallas, TX
Most JobsGoldman Sachs

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Roblox
Senior QA Engineer
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Senior QA Engineer
Roblox
San Mateo, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$156,890/yr - $187,780/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
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Knapp
Software Quality Assurance Engineer II
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Software Quality Assurance Engineer II
Knapp
Kennesaw, Georgia
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
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Amazon.com
Quality Assurance Engineer
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Amazon.com
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Quality Assurance Engineer
Amazon.com
Irving, Texas
Quality Control
Manufacturing Operations
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$113,900/yr - $160,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Goldman Sachs
QA Automation Engineer
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QA Automation Engineer
Goldman Sachs
Dallas, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
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4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Roblox
Senior QA Engineer
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Senior QA Engineer
Roblox
San Mateo, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$187,780/yr - $223,660/yr
Hybrid
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a QA Engineer

Verify your degree maps to QA

Your Chilean engineering or computer science degree must align directly with the QA Engineer role. Use O*NET to confirm the occupation's educational requirements so you can show the consular officer a clear degree-to-job match.

Benchmark your salary against prevailing wage

Before any offer, look up the Level I–IV wage for your target metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the prevailing wage for the SOC code tied to QA Engineer roles, or the LCA won't certify.

Find H-1B1 Chile sponsors on Migrate Mate

Search Migrate Mate to identify employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application filings show active H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history for QA and software quality roles, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated this visa category.

Target employers with existing LCA infrastructure

Mid-size software and fintech companies often have in-house immigration counsel who already understand LCA filing requirements. Prioritize roles at employers where job postings explicitly reference visa sponsorship for specialty occupation positions.

Get your LCA certified before the consulate date

The employer must have a certified LCA from DOL before you attend your visa interview. Confirm this step is complete in writing, since H-1B1 visa Chile applications are consulate-processed and a missing LCA will stall your approval on the day.

Prepare for specialty occupation questions at the interview

Consular officers assess whether QA Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Bring your degree credential, translated transcripts, and the job description to demonstrate the degree-job connection clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, QA Engineer qualifies when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The employer must document this requirement in the Labor Condition Application and supporting materials. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree requirement may face scrutiny at the consulate.

How is the H-1B1 Chile visa different from the H-1B for QA engineers?

The H-1B1 Chile has no lottery and a 1,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted, so Chilean QA engineers apply directly at the consulate without waiting for a USCIS registration or selection. The trade-off is that H-1B1 Chile doesn't confer dual intent, so you'll need to maintain nonimmigrant intent throughout your stay, unlike the H-1B which permits green card pursuit.

How can I find QA Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employers with verified H-1B1 Chile Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already sponsored this visa category for software and QA roles. General job boards don't surface this filing data, which means you can't tell whether an employer will actually follow through on sponsorship.

What documents do Chilean QA engineers need for the H-1B1 Chile consulate interview?

You'll need your certified LCA from DOL, a support letter from the employer describing the QA Engineer role and its degree requirements, your Chilean passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended entry date, academic transcripts with certified translations if issued in Spanish, and your DS-160 confirmation. USCIS form I-129 is not required for H-1B1 Chile consulate applications.

Can a Chilean QA engineer renew the H-1B1 visa without leaving the U.S.?

The H-1B1 Chile is issued in one-year increments and requires renewal at a consulate outside the U.S. rather than through a USCIS status extension in most cases. Many Chilean QA engineers renew during a trip home or at a third-country consulate. Unlike H-1B, there's no change-of-status route that avoids a consulate visit for H-1B1 renewals.

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