H-1B1 Singapore Visa UX Designer Jobs

UX Designer roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, so Singaporean nationals can apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore after securing a job offer.

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Overview

Open Jobs150+
Top Visa TypeH-1B1 SG
Work Type54% On-site
Median Salary$196K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsApple

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Roblox
Product Designer
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Product Designer
Roblox
San Mateo, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$176,940/yr - $214,710/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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DoorDash
Staff Product Designer
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Staff Product Designer
DoorDash
Seattle, Washington
Product Management
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$124,400/yr - $183,000/yr
Hybrid
7+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Uber
Senior Product Designer
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Senior Product Designer
Uber
San Francisco, California
Product Management
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$180,000/yr - $200,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Sigma Computing
Senior Product Designer
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Senior Product Designer
Sigma Computing
San Francisco, California
Product Management
Creative & Design
Software Engineering
UI/UX Design
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$210,000/yr - $250,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
None
2-10

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Meta
Product Designer
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Meta
Added 1w ago
Product Designer
Meta
San Francisco, California
Product Management
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$201,000/yr - $278,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a UX Designer

Verify your degree field matches the role

H-1B1 visa requires your degree to directly relate to UX design. A degree in graphic design, human-computer interaction, or cognitive psychology qualifies. A general business degree usually doesn't, even if you've done UX work for years.

Search verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B1 LCA filing history for UX roles. This surfaces companies that have actually filed for Singaporean nationals, not just those open to sponsorship in theory.

Target product companies over agencies

In-house UX teams at product companies sponsor H-1B1 far more consistently than design agencies, where project-based work complicates the specialty occupation requirement. Look for employers with dedicated product or research design functions.

Confirm your offer letter specifies a degree requirement

The consular officer reviews your job offer for evidence the role requires a bachelor's degree. Offer letters that describe UX responsibilities without stating an educational requirement can trigger additional scrutiny or a request for a supplemental employer letter.

Check the prevailing wage before negotiating salary

Your employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer so you know the floor and can negotiate from an informed position.

Use O*NET to map your portfolio to the specialty occupation definition

Consular officers use O*NET occupation profiles to assess specialty occupation status. Pull the O*NET profile for UX Designer and align your portfolio case studies to the listed knowledge areas, particularly user research, interaction design, and usability testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a UX Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1?

Yes, UX Designer roles qualify when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, interaction design, cognitive psychology, or a related discipline. The employer must document this requirement in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. Roles described as needing only general design experience without a specific degree field can face scrutiny at the consulate.

How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for UX Designers?

H-1B visa1 skips the lottery entirely, which means you can start working as soon as the consulate approves your application rather than waiting on an annual lottery that selects roughly one in four registrants. The 5,400 Singapore allocation is processed year-round and has historically gone unfilled. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, so it's not a direct path to a green card the way H-1B can be structured.

How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B1 visas for UX Designers?

Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B1 LCA filing history for UX and design roles, so you can identify companies that have actually sponsored Singaporean nationals rather than guessing from job postings. Focus on product-led companies with established design teams, since they're more likely to have HR processes set up for H-1B1 sponsorship already.

Can I switch UX Designer employers after arriving on H-1B1?

Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to return to the U.S. Embassy in Singapore for a new visa stamp before re-entering the United States on the new employer's authorization. Unlike H-1B portability, there's no grace period that lets you start with a new employer while the petition is pending, so plan for the consular processing window.

What documents does a UX Designer need for the H-1B1 consular interview?

You'll need the certified LCA from DOL, your job offer letter specifying the UX Designer role and its degree requirement, your academic credentials, and evidence that your degree field relates directly to the position. Consular officers occasionally ask for a portfolio or employer letter clarifying how your design work meets the specialty occupation standard, so have case study summaries ready that map to your degree.

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