Business Broker Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Business broker roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and positions at brokerage firms, M&A advisory shops, and commercial real estate companies have active LCA filing histories.

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Overview

Open Jobs28+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type68% On-site
Top LocationBoise, ID
Most JobsCBRE

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Broker Account Associate
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Broker Account Associate
SCAN Health Plan
Nevada
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
$90k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Broker Sales Manager
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Broker Sales Manager
Clever Care Health Plan
Arcadia, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
$68k - $77k/yr
Hybrid
None
51-200

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Senior Associate, Broker Dealer Compliance
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Senior Associate, Broker Dealer Compliance
Stash
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Customer Service & Support
Compliance & Risk
$95k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
None
201-500

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Account Executive, Broker (P&C)
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Account Executive, Broker (P&C)
NFP Corp
Houston, Texas
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Enterprise Sales
$98k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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Facultative Reinsurance Associate Broker
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Facultative Reinsurance Associate Broker
Lockton Companies
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Service & Support
Partnerships & Business Development
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Customer Service
Project Management
$75k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Business Broker Jobs

Frame your degree for specialty occupation

Business broker roles sit at the intersection of finance, valuation, and negotiation. Document how your degree in business, finance, or economics directly relates to your day-to-day duties so USCIS can establish specialty occupation without an RFE.

Verify prevailing wages before accepting offers

Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your metro area. Business broker LCAs are filed at a specific wage level, and an offer below Level I thresholds can delay or sink the petition.

Target firms with M&A and advisory practices

Boutique M&A advisory firms and business valuation consultancies file LCAs far more consistently than general business brokerages. Focus your outreach on advisory-side employers where the role scope and degree requirement are clearest to DOL.

Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate

Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified LCA filing history for business broker and related advisory roles. That filing record tells you which companies have already cleared the DOL process for this occupation.

Clarify commission structure before the LCA is filed

Many business broker roles mix base salary with commission. Your employer must certify a fixed prevailing wage on the LCA, so get written confirmation of your guaranteed base before filing starts to avoid a mismatch that flags during USCIS review.

Align your O*NET profile with job duties in the petition

Reference your O*NET occupation profile when drafting the job duties section of your petition support letter. Business broker duties that mirror the O*NET task list strengthen the specialty occupation argument and reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a business broker role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, business administration, or economics. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience alone are harder to defend. Employers sponsoring business brokers typically document that the valuation and deal-structuring duties require specific academic training, not just sales aptitude.

Which visa types realistically cover a business broker working in the U.S.?

H-1B is the primary work visa for business brokers, since the role meets the specialty occupation standard when framed around financial analysis and deal advisory duties. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a cap that has never been exhausted. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify under the H-1B1 visa. TN visa does not cover business broker roles, as the occupation is not on the USMCA profession list.

How do I find employers who have actually sponsored business brokers before?

Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA filing history searchable by role and location. Filtering for business broker and related advisory titles shows you which firms have already navigated the DOL certification process for this occupation, which is a strong signal they'll do it again.

Can a business broker employer sponsor a green card through PERM?

Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification with DOL for a business broker under the EB-2 or EB-3 category, depending on the degree and experience requirements of the role. The employer must conduct a good-faith labor market test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available. PERM approval is the first step before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.

Does a commission-only business broker structure create problems for visa sponsorship?

It does. H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visa all require the employer to certify a prevailing wage on the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL, and that wage must be a guaranteed salary, not contingent earnings. Pure commission arrangements don't satisfy this requirement. If the role blends base and commission, the base salary alone must meet the applicable prevailing wage threshold for your metro area and wage level.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Business Broker 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.

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