Welder Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York

Welder visa sponsorship jobs in New York are concentrated in manufacturing, infrastructure, and shipbuilding sectors, with employers in Buffalo, Albany, and New York City regularly hiring skilled tradespeople. Shipyards along the Hudson, fabrication shops upstate, and large construction contractors all draw on international talent when local pipelines run short.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,203+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type97% On-site
Salary Range$28K – $34K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsElderwood

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Caresource Management Services
ElderServe - Manager, Finance & Accounting (Hybrid Onsite Bronx, NY)
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ElderServe - Manager, Finance & Accounting (Hybrid Onsite Bronx, NY)
Caresource Management Services
Bronx, New York
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Not listed
Hybrid
Associate's

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Elderwood
Director of Nursing
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Elderwood
New 12h ago
Director of Nursing
Elderwood
Waverly, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$136,792/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
None
5,001-10,000

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Optum
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Optum
New 36m ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Optum
Utica, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$109,500/yr - $164,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Other
10,000+

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Northwell Health
Registered Nurse (RN)
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Northwell Health
New 39m ago
Registered Nurse (RN)
Northwell Health
Staten Island, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$59/hr - $78/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Affirmed Home Care
Home Health Aide
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Affirmed Home Care
New 45m ago
Home Health Aide
Affirmed Home Care
Riverhead, New York
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Welder Job Roles in New York

Caregiving & Elderly Support1,160 jobs
Healthcare Administration1,089 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing1,018 jobs
Nursing956 jobs
Clinical Support383 jobs
Allied Health167 jobs
Mental & Behavioral Health86 jobs
Social Work & Counseling65 jobs
CNA / Patient Care Tech41 jobs
Physical Therapy15 jobs

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Welder Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for welders in New York?

New York employers that have historically sponsored skilled trades workers include large general contractors, heavy fabrication shops, and shipbuilding companies. Names that appear in Department of Labor disclosure data include companies operating in infrastructure construction and industrial manufacturing across Buffalo, Rochester, and the New York City metro. Sponsorship is far more common at established firms handling long-term contracts than at small shops.

Which visa types are most common for welder roles in New York?

Most welders sponsored in New York come through the H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural workers, or the EB-3 immigrant visa for skilled workers requiring at least two years of training. H-2B is capped and seasonal, making it competitive. Welders with specialty credentials or extensive experience in a particular process, such as underwater or pressure vessel welding, may qualify under H-1B if the role meets specialty occupation criteria, though this is less common for trade positions.

How to find welder visa sponsorship jobs in New York?

Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search welder roles in New York without sifting through positions that won't support international candidates. Use the state and role filters to narrow results to New York, then review each employer's sponsorship history. Combining Migrate Mate searches with direct outreach to large fabrication contractors and shipyards in Buffalo and the Hudson Valley tends to surface the most active opportunities.

Which cities in New York have the most welder sponsorship jobs?

Buffalo leads upstate New York for welding employment due to its manufacturing base and proximity to steel supply chains. Rochester has a strong industrial fabrication presence, and the broader Capital Region around Albany supports construction and infrastructure projects that require certified welders. In the New York City metro, ship repair facilities in Staten Island and large commercial construction contractors are the primary sources of sponsored welding roles.

What state-specific factors should welders know before pursuing sponsorship in New York?

New York requires employers to pay prevailing wages certified by the Department of Labor for any sponsored position, which are set by trade and region and are generally higher in the New York City metro than upstate. Welders holding certifications from the American Welding Society, particularly in structural or pipe welding, are more competitive for sponsorship because those credentials are directly tied to job requirements that strengthen an employer's petition.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored welder jobs in New York?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.

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