J-1 Visa Optometrist Jobs
Optometrists pursuing U.S. clinical or research experience can secure J-1 visa sponsorship through the Trainee or Research Scholar program categories, depending on their career stage. Host employers range from private practices to academic medical centers. No lottery applies, making this one of the more accessible pathways for internationally trained eye care professionals seeking U.S. placement.
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Supports Optical care and services to Customers by obtaining measurements verifying determining and dispensing prescriptions counseling consulting with and educating Customers assisting with eyewear selection and maintaining confidential information
Provides optical clinical care by diagnosing Customers to manage treatment of visual problems and ocular disease providing effective patient education and counseling and communicating with key stakeholders for example Optometrist Clinic Staff to increase understanding of optometric standards under the guidance of Associate Doctor of Optometry
Maintains the Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns damages ensuring optical operations are aligned with Company and regulatory standards for example HIPAA and ensuring a safe work environment
Maintains merchandise presentation in the Optical area by stocking and rotating merchandise removing damaged zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandisesupplies identifying shrink and or outofdate goods setting up cleaning and organizing product displays signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Receives and stocks merchandisesupplies from distribution centers and suppliers and organizes and maintains the Optical Area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing and retaining required paperwork logs and other documentation
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Customers 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 Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. 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. Live Better U is a Walmart-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.
The hourly wage range for this position is $15.00 - $32.00 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in an accredited Optometry school.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location
100 E STREET RD, WARMINSTER, PA 18974-3400, 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
Supports Optical care and services to Customers by obtaining measurements verifying determining and dispensing prescriptions counseling consulting with and educating Customers assisting with eyewear selection and maintaining confidential information
Provides optical clinical care by diagnosing Customers to manage treatment of visual problems and ocular disease providing effective patient education and counseling and communicating with key stakeholders for example Optometrist Clinic Staff to increase understanding of optometric standards under the guidance of Associate Doctor of Optometry
Maintains the Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns damages ensuring optical operations are aligned with Company and regulatory standards for example HIPAA and ensuring a safe work environment
Maintains merchandise presentation in the Optical area by stocking and rotating merchandise removing damaged zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandisesupplies identifying shrink and or outofdate goods setting up cleaning and organizing product displays signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Receives and stocks merchandisesupplies from distribution centers and suppliers and organizes and maintains the Optical Area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing and retaining required paperwork logs and other documentation
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Customers 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 Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. 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. Live Better U is a Walmart-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.
The hourly wage range for this position is $15.00 - $32.00 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in an accredited Optometry school.
Preferred Qualifications
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location
100 E STREET RD, WARMINSTER, PA 18974-3400, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Optometrist
Verify your clinical credentials transfer correctly
Confirm your optometry degree and licensure equivalency before approaching U.S. host employers. Some states require foreign graduates to pass NBEO examinations before a practice can host you under a Trainee J-1 program, even for supervised clinical rotations.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar categories
If you hold an optometry degree and are early in your career, the Trainee category fits structured clinical programs. If your role centers on vision science research at a university or institution, the Research Scholar category is the appropriate designation for your DS-2019.
Search J-1 friendly roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and optometry practices that have hosted international exchange visitors. Filtering by role and sponsorship history saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting practices unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Build a training plan before employer conversations
J-1 Trainee sponsors require a detailed Training Plan (Form DS-7002) outlining your learning objectives, supervision structure, and program phases. Drafting this document before your first employer conversation signals preparation and speeds up the host agreement stage.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Optometrists sponsored under certain government-funded or shortage-area programs may face the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm whether your specific J-1 program triggers this obligation before accepting an offer, as it affects future H-1B or green card eligibility.
Confirm your host employer's OFLC wage compliance
Your host employer must pay J-1 Trainees the prevailing wage for the position. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Optometrists in the employer's metropolitan area before finalizing your training agreement to avoid compliance issues.
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Find Optometrist JobsOptometrist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to optometrists?
It depends on your career stage and role. Internationally trained optometrists completing structured clinical or professional development programs typically fall under the Trainee category. Those conducting vision science or ocular health research at a U.S. university or research institution generally qualify under the Research Scholar category. The host employer's proposed activities determine which category your designated sponsor will approve for your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an optometrist, the employer or someone else?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. The employer functions as the host site. The designated sponsor, such as a university, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas for non-physician programs, issues your DS-2019, signs the training plan, and monitors your compliance. Your employer must work through one of these designated organizations to bring you on as a J-1 exchange visitor.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect optometrists on J-1 visas?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home country's government or the U.S. government, or if optometry is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This bars you from changing to H-1B or permanent residence status without first returning home or obtaining a waiver. Confirm this before accepting any offer.
How do I find optometry practices or institutions that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers and clinical settings that align with J-1 sponsorship for optometry roles. Many private practices are unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process, so targeting employers with prior international hiring experience significantly shortens the onboarding timeline and reduces the risk of a placement falling through during the paperwork stage.
Can I work in a private optometry practice on a J-1 Trainee visa?
Yes, a private optometry practice can serve as your J-1 host employer, provided the practice agrees to the training plan requirements and partners with a State Department-designated sponsor organization. The practice must have a supervising optometrist, maintain appropriate records, and pay you at the prevailing wage level. Smaller independent practices sometimes find the administrative requirements of hosting a J-1 Trainee unfamiliar, so confirm their willingness early in negotiations.
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