H-1B1 Singapore Visa Optician Jobs
Optician jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship are open to Singaporean nationals under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. There's no lottery and no USCIS petition filing, so consulate approval moves faster than a standard H-1B visa. Optical retail chains, ophthalmology clinics, and hospital vision departments all sponsor this role.
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Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and promoting the Companys products and services
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise setting up cleaning and organizing product displays removing damaged goods signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Maintains the Sales Floor in Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandise and identifying shrink and damages
Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing paperwork logs and other required documentation
Operates hardware such as cash registers or related equipment processes member purchases and assists in payments returns refunds and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Members with purchasing decisions measuring adjusting and repairing frames and lenses completing eyewearcontact lens orders identifying and verifying prescription information completing and maintaining paperwork forms and other required documentation collecting payments for doctor services and performing and recording results of optometric pretests
Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent
Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first
Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00*
*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location
10510 PARALLEL PKWY, KANSAS CITY, KS 66109-0000, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and promoting the Companys products and services
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise setting up cleaning and organizing product displays removing damaged goods signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Maintains the Sales Floor in Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandise and identifying shrink and damages
Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing paperwork logs and other required documentation
Operates hardware such as cash registers or related equipment processes member purchases and assists in payments returns refunds and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Members with purchasing decisions measuring adjusting and repairing frames and lenses completing eyewearcontact lens orders identifying and verifying prescription information completing and maintaining paperwork forms and other required documentation collecting payments for doctor services and performing and recording results of optometric pretests
Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent
Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first
Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00*
*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location
10510 PARALLEL PKWY, KANSAS CITY, KS 66109-0000, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Verify your credentials meet U.S. licensing standards
Singapore's BCLA certification isn't automatically recognized by U.S. state optician boards. Check which states accept foreign credentials directly and which require the American Board of Opticianry exam before your employer can submit the H-1B1 visa petition.
Pull DOL wage data before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Optician wage levels by county before your offer letter is finalized, so you enter negotiations with the correct floor.
Search verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Not every optical employer knows the H-1B1 visa exists as a Singapore-specific alternative to H-1B. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed H-1B1 visa LCAs for vision-care roles, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the process.
Target employers in states without optician licensing
About half of U.S. states don't require a state optician license, which removes a major credentialing barrier. Focusing your search on unlicensed states speeds up your start date and reduces the documentation your sponsoring employer must verify.
Confirm your employer files the LCA before you apply
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before your consulate interview. Ask your employer for the certified LCA number during offer negotiations, not after, to avoid scheduling your interview before the employer side is complete.
Bring an O*NET occupation profile printout to your interview
Consular officers sometimes question whether Optician qualifies as a specialty occupation. An O*NET profile showing the role's standard education requirements gives the officer documented support for your specialty occupation classification without relying solely on your employer's letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the H-1B1 Singapore visa work for Optician roles?
Yes. Optician qualifies as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 visa because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in opticianry, optics, or a related field. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore without going through USCIS or entering any lottery.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore differ from H-1B for Optician jobs?
The H-1B1 Singapore has an annual cap of 5,400 visas that rarely fills, so there's no lottery and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. You apply at the consulate rather than through a USCIS petition, and initial processing is typically faster. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, meaning you can't pursue a green card while on H-1B1 status the way you can on H-1B.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 for an Optician role?
Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified H-1B1 visa and H-1B LCA filings for vision-care and optical occupations. Employers with prior LCA filings for Optician or related roles already understand the sponsorship process, which significantly reduces the education and convincing required on your end when you approach them.
Do I need a U.S. optician license to qualify for H-1B1 sponsorship?
It depends on the state where you'll work. About half of U.S. states require opticians to hold a state-issued license, while the other half have no licensing requirement at all. Your employer handles the H-1B1 visa filing regardless, but unlicensed states remove the credentialing step that can delay your start date in licensed states.
What documents does my employer need to file the H-1B1 LCA for an Optician position?
Your employer submits a Labor Condition Application to DOL through the FLAG system, attesting to your job title, work location, and prevailing wage compliance. They'll need your degree credentials, a written job offer, and proof of the role's specialty occupation status. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, after which you can schedule your consulate appointment.