H-2B Visa Development Manager Jobs

Development Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through U.S. employers in construction, resort development, and seasonal infrastructure projects. Employers must obtain DOL labor certification before filing, and H-2B visas are capped at 66,000 annually, so early coordination with a sponsoring employer is essential for seasonal project timelines.

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Open Jobs95+
Work Type91% On-site
Top LocationAtlanta, GA
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Nemacolin
Talent Development Coordinator
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Nemacolin
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Talent Development Coordinator
Nemacolin
Farmington, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Learning & Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Marvin
Leadership Development Partner
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Added 4d ago
Leadership Development Partner
Marvin
Warroad, Minnesota
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$75k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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LandCare
Learning and Development Coordinator
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Added 1w ago
Learning and Development Coordinator
LandCare
San Diego, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$70k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Groundworks
Sales Development Representative
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Added 1w ago
Sales Development Representative
Groundworks
Arlington, Washington
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
$20/hr + Commission
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Advantage
Business Development Representative
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Advantage
Added 2w ago
Business Development Representative
Advantage
Houston, Texas
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
2-10

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Development Manager

Document your project management credentials early

Gather proof of past development projects you've managed, including scope, team size, and outcomes. H-2B visa petitions require employers to justify the temporary need, and your documented track record helps them build that case.

Target employers with recurring seasonal development cycles

Resorts, ski developments, and seasonal construction firms often rehire H-2B workers annually. A company that sponsored a Development Manager last season already knows the DOL labor certification process, making your path through sponsorship faster.

Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-2B filing history in development and construction. This cuts out employers who say they're open to sponsorship but have never navigated the DOL certification or USCIS petition process.

Understand how the cap split affects your start date

The 66,000 annual H-2B cap is split into 33,000 for each fiscal half-year. If your seasonal project starts after April 1, you're competing in a separate pool. Confirm your project's start date before your employer files, because a missed cap window means waiting six months.

Confirm the employer will file before the DOL wage deadline

Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before starting the labor certification. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify what DOL has set for Development Manager roles in the project's location, so there are no surprises when the offer is formalized.

Clarify the job duties match an H-2B eligible occupation

Development Manager responsibilities vary widely. Confirm with your employer that the role's primary duties align with a recognized temporary non-agricultural occupation and that the position isn't classified under H-1B visa specialty occupation criteria, which would require a different petition entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Development Manager jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search, because it filters employers by verified H-2B filing history so you're only seeing companies that have actually sponsored workers through the DOL certification and USCIS petition process. Searching general job boards won't tell you whether an employer has navigated H-2B before, which matters significantly for a time-sensitive seasonal role.

Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Development Manager role?

Yes. The H-2B program is capped at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, divided into two half-year pools of 33,000 each. If the cap for your half-year fills early, your employer's petition may be denied even if it's otherwise approvable. Employers typically file as early as 90 days before the work start date to stay ahead of cap exhaustion, so your project's seasonal timeline directly determines which cap period you're competing in.

What makes a Development Manager role eligible for H-2B rather than H-1B sponsorship?

H-2B covers temporary non-agricultural positions where the employer can demonstrate a one-time, seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent need. If the Development Manager role is tied to a defined project season, such as a resort build-out or a recurring construction cycle, it can qualify. Roles that require a specific bachelor's degree in a directly related field and are ongoing may fall under H-1B instead, so the employer's framing of the position's duration and nature is critical.

Can I extend my H-2B status if the development project runs longer than expected?

H-2B status can be extended in increments of up to one year, with a maximum total stay of three years before you must leave the U.S. for at least three consecutive months. Your employer must file an extension petition with USCIS before your current period expires and must still demonstrate that the temporary need continues. Extensions are not automatic and depend on the project scope remaining consistent with the original labor certification.