H-1B1 Chile Visa Software Developer Jobs

Software Developer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals without a lottery or USCIS petition filing. Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at the U.S. consulate. The 1,400-visa annual cap has never been exhausted, so timing isn't a bottleneck.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,209+
Top Visa TypeH-1B1 CL
Work Type90% On-site
Median Salary$213K
Top LocationSunnyvale, CA
Most JobsGoogle

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Senior Software Engineer
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New 4h ago
Senior Software Engineer
Google
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$174,000/yr - $252,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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New 9h ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Full-stack Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$238,500/yr
Remote (US)
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Uber
Senior Software Engineer
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New 13h ago
Senior Software Engineer
Uber
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$202,000/yr - $224,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon Web Services
Sr Software Development Engineer
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Sr Software Development Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Redmond, Washington
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$168,100/yr - $227,400/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Rippling
Senior Staff Software Engineer
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New 17h ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Rippling
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$207,000/yr - $345,000/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
None
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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Software Developer

Align your degree to your role

H-1B1 Chile requires your position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. A computer science or software engineering degree aligns cleanly, but a general business degree supporting a developer role will draw scrutiny at the consulate.

Pull your O*NET occupation profile early

Use O*NET to confirm your exact job zone and the standard degree requirements for Software Developers. Consular officers reference these classifications when assessing specialty occupation, so matching your resume and job description to O*NET language strengthens your application.

Search verified H-1B1 filers on Migrate Mate

Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to companies with H-1B1 visa Chile LCA filing history. Targeting employers who have already navigated the DOL Labor Condition Application process for this visa category cuts negotiation time and avoids sponsors who don't understand consular-only processing.

Verify the employer's prevailing wage compliance

Your job offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate, so you can confirm the offered salary satisfies the LCA requirement and flag any gap before the offer letter is drafted.

Confirm the employer understands consular processing

Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 Chile doesn't involve USCIS petition approval. Some hiring managers confuse the two and expect a standard I-129 process. Clarify upfront that you apply at the Chilean U.S. consulate using the certified LCA, not through USCIS premium processing.

Request the certified LCA before scheduling your appointment

Your employer must receive DOL certification of the Labor Condition Application before you can submit your DS-160 and book your consulate interview. Delays happen when developers schedule appointments before the LCA is certified, forcing a reschedule and wasting consulate slot availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Software Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?

Yes, software development consistently qualifies because USCIS and DOL recognize it as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The key is that your job description must reflect duties requiring that specific theoretical knowledge, not just general technical skills that any degree could support.

How does H-1B1 Chile differ from H-1B for software developers?

H-1B1 Chile skips the lottery entirely and requires no USCIS petition. You apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Chile using a DOL-certified LCA your employer files. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and has never filled. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 doesn't permit dual intent, so it's a nonimmigrant-only path.

How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for software roles?

Migrate Mate lets you search job listings filtered by companies with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history for software developer roles. Targeting employers who have already completed the DOL Labor Condition Application process for this visa type is faster and more reliable than cold-applying and hoping the recruiter understands the process.

Can I switch software developer jobs while on H-1B1 Chile status?

Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with DOL and you'll need to obtain a new H-1B1 visa stamp before or after the job change, depending on your situation. Unlike H-1B portability under AC21, there's no provision to begin working for the new employer while the application is pending.

Does my Chilean computer science degree satisfy U.S. specialty occupation requirements?

A Chilean bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for H-1B1 purposes, but consular officers assess the equivalency. If your degree title is nonstandard or your coursework is atypical, a credential evaluation from a recognized service strengthens your application significantly.

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