H-1B1 Singapore Visa Policy Jobs
H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship opens a direct path to U.S. policy roles for Singaporean professionals. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, so qualified candidates in regulatory affairs, public policy, and government relations can move from offer letter to consulate appointment faster than most visa routes allow.
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Join a dynamic team that is working on critical policy and regulatory issues that support Amazon's infrastructure expansion, including data center and energy related policies and regulations. Work directly with executives at Amazon who are responsible for driving policy, regulatory and business outcomes in support of the company's historic infrastructure expansion in the U.S. This work will include building and scaling new policymaker and stakeholder engagement programs. Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to educate policymakers, government officials and NGOs on critical issues related to data centers, such as energy and water use, and community benefits.
Key job responsibilities
The Policy Manager role will work directly with the Vice President of AWS Public Policy on data center, infrastructure expansion, energy, national security and public sector policy and regulatory issues at Amazon. The role will help drive external engagement on data center infrastructure issues with federal, state and local policymakers, including site visits and other policymaker education programs. The role will support the VP for AWS Public Policy to drive company priorities in key industry associations and coalitions, and also help develop policy content and strategies for messaging to policymakers, government officials and other key stakeholders on data center, energy and national security topics. This role will also manage executive engagement for our team on data center issues, coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 138,500.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Join a dynamic team that is working on critical policy and regulatory issues that support Amazon's infrastructure expansion, including data center and energy related policies and regulations. Work directly with executives at Amazon who are responsible for driving policy, regulatory and business outcomes in support of the company's historic infrastructure expansion in the U.S. This work will include building and scaling new policymaker and stakeholder engagement programs. Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to educate policymakers, government officials and NGOs on critical issues related to data centers, such as energy and water use, and community benefits.
Key job responsibilities
The Policy Manager role will work directly with the Vice President of AWS Public Policy on data center, infrastructure expansion, energy, national security and public sector policy and regulatory issues at Amazon. The role will help drive external engagement on data center infrastructure issues with federal, state and local policymakers, including site visits and other policymaker education programs. The role will support the VP for AWS Public Policy to drive company priorities in key industry associations and coalitions, and also help develop policy content and strategies for messaging to policymakers, government officials and other key stakeholders on data center, energy and national security topics. This role will also manage executive engagement for our team on data center issues, coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of public policy, government relations, community relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 138,500.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually
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Verify your policy role qualifies
H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation with a directly related bachelor's degree. Policy analyst, regulatory affairs specialist, and public affairs roles qualify, but generalist government liaison positions without a defined degree requirement often don't. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your target job title before applying.
Target agencies and contractors with LCA history
Federal contractors, think tanks, and international organizations regularly file Labor Condition Applications for policy staff. Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have certified H-1B1 visa positions in policy-related SOC codes, then focus your outreach on those organizations specifically.
Search H-1B1 Singapore jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters policy roles by employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship history, sourced from DOL Labor Condition Application filings. That means every listing you see has already cleared the sponsorship screening step.
Get your credentials evaluated before outreach
If your Singaporean degree is from a polytechnic or a three-year university program, have a credential evaluation completed before you start interviewing. U.S. employers and consular officers both need confirmation your qualification maps to a U.S. bachelor's degree for specialty occupation purposes.
Negotiate the LCA filing timeline upfront
Your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before you can apply at the consulate. DOL certification typically takes seven business days. Build this into your start-date negotiation so neither side is surprised by the lead time.
Prepare a nonimmigrant intent statement for the consulate
Unlike H-1B visa, the H-1B1 visa does not allow dual intent, so the consular officer will assess whether you intend to return to Singapore after your authorized stay. Prepare a clear, factual explanation of your ties to Singapore alongside your policy job offer documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do policy jobs in the U.S. qualify for H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Most professional policy roles do qualify, including policy analyst, regulatory affairs specialist, public policy advisor, and government relations manager. The position must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as public policy, political science, economics, or law. Generalist roles where any degree is accepted typically fall outside the specialty occupation definition and won't support an H-1B1 visa petition.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for policy professionals?
For Singaporean nationals, H-1B1 visa is the stronger path. There's no lottery, the annual cap of 5,400 visas has never been exhausted, and you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore rather than waiting for USCIS to adjudicate a petition. H-1B requires an employer to file a full USCIS petition and survive the lottery draw, which adds months of uncertainty. H-1B1 processes faster and carries no lottery risk for eligible candidates.
How do I find policy employers who sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to identify policy employers with verified H-1B1 visa sponsorship history. The platform pulls from DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you can see which organizations have actually sponsored H-1B1 roles in policy-related occupation categories rather than relying on employer self-reporting or job description language.
Does H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship allow dual intent?
No. The H-1B1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that requires you to demonstrate intent to return to Singapore after your authorized period. Unlike H-1B, you cannot use an H-1B1 as a stepping stone toward a green card while in the U.S. If you're also pursuing permanent residence, you'll need to weigh this carefully and discuss the immigration strategy with a qualified advisor before accepting an H-1B1 position.
What documents does a U.S. employer need to sponsor a policy hire on H-1B1?
The employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, certifying the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the policy role in that location. You'll then present the certified LCA, your offer letter, degree credentials, and supporting documentation at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. USCIS is not involved in H-1B1 visa consular applications, which removes the petition step that adds months to H-1B timelines.