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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean surveyors work in the U.S. without entering a lottery. With an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills and consulate-based processing under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, qualified surveyors with a U.S. job offer can move faster than most H-1B visa applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.
Where You Will Work
Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.
Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.
At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! Visit Welcome to Leadville, Colorado to
What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation. Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.
At Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.
Where You Will Work
Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.
Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.
At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! Visit Welcome to Leadville, Colorado to
What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation. Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
The H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree directly related to surveying. A civil engineering or geomatics degree works, but a general sciences degree without relevant coursework may not. Pull your O*NET profile for Surveyors to confirm the accepted degree fields before applying.
Target employers already filing Labor Condition Applications
Search the OFLC Wage Search database for active LCA filings under SOC code 17-1022 (Surveyors). Employers who have filed LCAs before understand the H-1B1 process and won't need to start from scratch when you bring it up.
Find H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 Chile eligibility and shows verified DOL filing history by employer. You can search specifically for Surveyor roles where employers have an established pattern of LCA filings, saving time on outreach to companies unfamiliar with your visa category.
Get your credentials evaluated before employer conversations
Chilean surveying credentials, including titles from Universidad de Chile or USACH, may need a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service. Having a completed evaluation ready signals to employers that your H-1B1 petition won't stall at the documentation stage.
Confirm the employer files the LCA before your interview
Unlike H-1B, the H-1B1 doesn't require USCIS petition approval before your consulate appointment. But the employer must still file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply. Ask about LCA timeline during your offer negotiation, not after.
Clarify your professional licensing status during offer negotiations
Many U.S. surveying roles require state licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor. The H-1B1 doesn't require you to hold a U.S. license at the time of filing, but some employers will condition your start date on passing the NCEES exams. Confirm this before accepting an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does surveying qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. USCIS classifies surveying under specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering. The O*NET profile for Surveyors (SOC 17-1022) confirms this degree requirement, which is the core test USCIS applies to determine specialty occupation eligibility.
How is the H-1B1 Chile visa different from H-1B for a surveyor seeking U.S. work?
The H-1B1 Chile has no lottery and a separate annual cap of 1,400 visas that has never been exhausted. You apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Chile rather than waiting for USCIS to adjudicate a petition. Processing is generally faster, and you don't face the registration gamble that H-1B applicants do each March.
Where can I find U.S. employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for a surveyor?
Migrate Mate shows surveying and geospatial employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, filtered specifically for H-1B1 Chile eligibility. You can identify which firms have experience navigating the LCA process for your visa category rather than cold-approaching companies that have never sponsored an international hire.
Does my Chilean surveying license count toward U.S. specialty occupation requirements?
Your Chilean degree and professional credentials can satisfy the specialty occupation requirement, but the credential itself must be evaluated by a NACES-approved service to establish U.S. equivalency. The credential evaluation documents that your Chilean qualification is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field, which the employer includes with the LCA filing.
Can I change surveying employers in the U.S. while on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the H-1B1 doesn't carry H-1B portability rights, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally. Staying in status between roles requires careful timing, and you should confirm the new employer's LCA is certified before your employment gap begins.
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