H-2B Visa Operations Specialist Jobs

Operations Specialist jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available across hospitality, event management, logistics support, and facilities operations sectors. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 66,000 annual cap means timing your job search to the hiring cycle matters.

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Overview

Open Jobs146+
Work Type96% On-site
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsMarriott International

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Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Marketing Ops Fulfillment Coordinator
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Holiday Inn Club Vacations
New 2h ago
Marketing Ops Fulfillment Coordinator
Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Orlando, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Customer Service
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

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SavATree
Ground Operations Specialist
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SavATree
Added 6d ago
Ground Operations Specialist
SavATree
Norwalk, Connecticut
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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The Boca Raton
Property Ops. Painter
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The Boca Raton
Added 2w ago
Property Ops. Painter
The Boca Raton
Boca Raton, Florida
Construction
Construction Labor
$23 - $24/hr
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Anakeesta
Merchandise Operations Specialist
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Anakeesta
Added 2w ago
Merchandise Operations Specialist
Anakeesta
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
On-Site
High School
201-500

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Marvin
Service Operations Specialist
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Marvin
Added 3w ago
Service Operations Specialist
Marvin
Warroad, Minnesota
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
Customer Service
$72k - $84k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Specialist

Document your operational credentials before applying

Gather proof of specialized skills relevant to your target industry: scheduling software experience, inventory management records, or safety certifications. H-2B visa adjudicators look for evidence your background fits the specific temporary role, not just a general operations background.

Target employers filing in the first cap half

The H-2B cap splits into 33,000 visas per half-year. Employers filing for October-through-March positions access the first half. Search for operations roles with winter-season start dates to avoid the more competitive summer filing window.

Verify your role qualifies as temporary under DOL rules

H-2B sponsorship only covers genuinely temporary needs: seasonal peaks, one-time events, or intermittent demand. An operations role framed as year-round staffing won't clear DOL's temporary labor certification. Confirm with your prospective employer that their need fits one of those four DOL categories before accepting an offer.

Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-2B sponsoring employers

Search Migrate Mate to identify operations employers with active H-2B filing history. Filtering by role and industry saves time compared to cold-applying and later discovering an employer has never sponsored temporary workers before.

Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer

Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the rate for Operations Specialist roles in the specific county where you'd work, so you can confirm the offer meets the legal floor before signing.

Confirm your employer has submitted the I-129 before making travel plans

USCIS won't issue your H-2B classification until the approved I-129 petition is on file. Employers sometimes miscommunicate timelines. Get written confirmation from your employer that USCIS has received the petition and issued a receipt notice before booking flights or giving notice at your current job.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Operations Specialist jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find operations roles where employers have verified H-2B filing history. Because H-2B sponsorship requires employers to complete a multi-step DOL certification before even petitioning USCIS, you need to target companies already familiar with that process, not just those open to sponsoring in theory.

How does the H-2B annual cap affect my chances as an Operations Specialist?

USCIS issues only 66,000 H-2B visas each fiscal year, split evenly between the first half (October through March start dates) and second half (April through September). The cap fills fast, often within days of opening. Coordinating with your employer early, so their temporary labor certification and I-129 petition are ready to file on the first eligible date, is critical to securing a spot before the cap closes.

Does my operations experience need to match the specific industry where I'll work?

H-2B petitions are tied to a specific job and employer, and the DOL's temporary labor certification describes duties in detail. If your background is in warehouse logistics but the role is hospitality operations, the employer may need to show your transferable skills align with those listed duties. Gaps between your experience and the certified job description can draw scrutiny from USCIS during adjudication.

Can I change employers or roles after my H-2B is approved?

H-2B status is employer-specific and tied to the certified position. Moving to a different employer or a materially different role requires the new employer to file a separate I-129 and, in most cases, a new temporary labor certification. You can't simply transfer your existing H-2B to a new operations job the way some other visa categories allow portability.