Assistant Secretary Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Assistant Secretary roles sit at the intersection of executive support and administrative leadership, making them eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a directly related bachelor's degree. Employers in healthcare, finance, and legal sectors actively file Labor Condition Applications for these roles, giving international candidates a real path to U.S. work authorization.

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Overview

Open Jobs561+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type67% On-site
Top LocationLos Angeles, CA
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Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant
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Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant
Sutter Health
Sacramento, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Administrative & Office Support
$30.03 - $42.04/hr
On-Site
High School

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Assistant Press Secretary
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Assistant Press Secretary
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, Illinois
Content & Communications
Events & Tourism
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
Event Planning
Administrative & Office Support
$67k - $89k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Nursing Assistant Unit Secretary
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Nursing Assistant Unit Secretary
Baptist Health System KY & IN
New Albany, Indiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Administrative & Office Support
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Legal Secretary / Assistant
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Legal Secretary / Assistant
Kiernan Trebach
Rockville, Maryland
Compliance & Legal
Administrative & Office Support
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
$50k - $75k/yr
On-Site
High School

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Practice Assistant / Legal Secretary
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Practice Assistant / Legal Secretary
Kirkland & Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
$61k - $149k/yr
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding Assistant Secretary Jobs

Document how your degree directly relates

H-1B eligibility for Assistant Secretary roles hinges on proving specialty occupation. Your degree field must connect directly to the job duties, not just to office work broadly. Pull your diploma, transcripts, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S.

Use O*NET to frame your job duties

O*NET lists the core tasks and knowledge requirements for administrative and secretarial roles. Use that language when describing your duties to employers, so their LCA and I-129 petition accurately reflects the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies during review.

Target industries with LCA filing patterns

Healthcare systems, law firms, and financial institutions file LCAs for Assistant Secretary roles far more consistently than general corporate offices. Narrowing your search to these sectors improves your odds of finding employers already familiar with the sponsorship process.

Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate

Search Migrate Mate to browse Assistant Secretary openings at employers with verified LCA filing history. This filters out companies that list the role but have never navigated visa sponsorship, saving you time before you invest in applications and interviews.

Clarify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer

Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location before USCIS certifies the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metropolitan area to know which wage level applies, so a low offer doesn't stall your petition at the LCA stage.

Ask your employer about cap-exempt filing options

If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, your new employer can file a concurrent or porting petition without waiting for the annual cap and selection process. Confirm this with the hiring HR team early so the timeline doesn't delay your start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Assistant Secretary role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It depends on how the employer defines the position. A generic administrative assistant role typically doesn't qualify, but an Assistant Secretary with duties requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as legal studies, healthcare administration, or finance, can meet the specialty occupation standard. The job description and the degree field must connect directly, not broadly to 'office work.'

Which visa types realistically cover Assistant Secretary roles?

H-1B is the most common path if the role requires a directly related bachelor's degree. TN visa is not available for secretarial or administrative roles, as they don't appear on the USMCA profession list. F-1 OPT or STEM OPT can bridge the gap while you pursue H-1B sponsorship, provided the role relates to your field of study.

Where can I find Assistant Secretary jobs with visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists Assistant Secretary openings at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have actually filed for these roles rather than those that say they 'may consider' sponsorship.

Can an employer sponsor an Assistant Secretary for a green card?

Yes. Employers can pursue an EB-3 skilled worker green card for Assistant Secretary roles, which requires at least two years of experience or training. The employer must file a PERM labor certification with DOL first, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. workers are available. The process takes several years, and country of birth affects priority date wait times significantly.

What happens if USCIS issues an RFE on the specialty occupation requirement?

A Request for Evidence on specialty occupation is common for administrative roles. Your employer's immigration attorney should respond with evidence tying your specific duties to your degree field, such as an expert opinion letter, your job description with detailed tasks, and any industry standards showing that a degree in that field is normally required. Strong documentation at the initial filing stage reduces RFE risk.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Secretary jobs?

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.