Clerk Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Clerk roles span court systems, government agencies, and corporate offices, and most qualify as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers filing H-1B visa, TN visa, or EB-3 petitions for clerk positions must document that the role demands specialized education, not just general administrative skill.
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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION: Clerk, Office/Attendance
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar
DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: None
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Prior experience preferred
Position Function/Purpose
The office clerk shall carry out all office related activities as assigned by the building principal.
Essential Functions
- Basic typing
- Alphabetize and file
- Good telephone skills with the public
- Work in a cooperative manner with coworkers and teachers
- Maintain accurate attendance reports in a prompt manner
- Prepare accurate attendance reports in a prompt manner
- Check and verify student absences
- Keep all attendance information, verify and complete each year
- Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Cross train with secretary
Qualification Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Have or be eligible for state certification
- Basic typing skills
- Basic computer skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job.
- Eye strain
- Standing
- Reaching above shoulders
- Kneeling
- Bending
- Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
- Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.
Equipment used
- Computer
- Copy Machine
- 10-Key Calculator
- Fax Machine
- Document imaging machine/scanner
Work Environment
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Revision Date
11/01/2023
All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
POSITION: Clerk, Office/Attendance
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar
DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: None
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Prior experience preferred
Position Function/Purpose
The office clerk shall carry out all office related activities as assigned by the building principal.
Essential Functions
- Basic typing
- Alphabetize and file
- Good telephone skills with the public
- Work in a cooperative manner with coworkers and teachers
- Maintain accurate attendance reports in a prompt manner
- Prepare accurate attendance reports in a prompt manner
- Check and verify student absences
- Keep all attendance information, verify and complete each year
- Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Cross train with secretary
Qualification Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Have or be eligible for state certification
- Basic typing skills
- Basic computer skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job.
- Eye strain
- Standing
- Reaching above shoulders
- Kneeling
- Bending
- Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
- Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.
Equipment used
- Computer
- Copy Machine
- 10-Key Calculator
- Fax Machine
- Document imaging machine/scanner
Work Environment
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Revision Date
11/01/2023
All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Clerk Jobs
Match your degree to the clerk specialty
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to the clerk duties in the job description. A business administration or public administration degree typically maps cleanly to court or records clerk roles, while a general studies degree often triggers a Request for Evidence.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV wage for the specific clerk SOC category in your target city. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage on the LCA, so knowing the floor before you get an offer protects you from last-minute surprises.
Target agencies with PERM filing history for clerk roles
Federal agencies, state court systems, and large healthcare networks regularly file PERM labor certifications for clerk positions. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified sponsorship history for administrative and clerical roles, so you're applying to organizations already set up to file.
Clarify H-1B specialty occupation status early
Many clerk postings list a degree as preferred rather than required, which disqualifies the role from H-1B specialty occupation classification. Before accepting an offer, ask the employer to confirm the position description explicitly requires a bachelor's in a specific field, since USCIS scrutinizes clerk petitions more closely than engineering or IT roles.
Prepare a credential evaluation for foreign degrees
If you earned your degree outside the U.S., USCIS expects a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member service showing U.S. equivalency. For clerk roles, evaluators must confirm the degree aligns with the administrative or legal specialty the job requires, not just that it equals a U.S. bachelor's in any subject.
Understand TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Clerical roles don't appear on the USMCA TN profession list, so TN isn't an available pathway for clerk positions. If you're a Canadian or Mexican national, EB-3 or H-1B sponsorship are the realistic routes, and your employer needs to understand that distinction before starting the filing process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do clerk roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on how the job is defined. USCIS requires clerk positions to qualify as specialty occupations, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Court clerks, records management specialists, and compliance clerks with degree requirements can qualify. General office or data entry clerk roles typically don't meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which visas are realistic for foreign nationals applying to clerk jobs?
H-1B sponsorship works for clerk roles that meet the specialty occupation definition. EB-3 skilled worker green card sponsorship is an option when the role requires at least two years of training or experience, even without a strict degree requirement. TN visa isn't available for clerical positions since the USMCA profession list doesn't include clerk roles. J-1 visa trainee status may apply for structured training programs through a designated sponsor organization.
How do I find employers who sponsor visas for clerk positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for administrative and clerical roles, searchable by city and job type. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering after an interview that a company has never filed for a clerk position before.
Does the type of clerk role affect my chances of getting sponsored?
Yes. Court clerks, legal administrative clerks, and compliance clerks tied to regulated industries have stronger H-1B cases because the degree requirement is easier to document. General office clerks or filing clerks with no specific degree requirement face much higher USCIS scrutiny and are more commonly sponsored through EB-3 PERM labor certification, which takes longer but has fewer specialty occupation hurdles.
What documents should I have ready when an employer agrees to sponsor my clerk role?
You'll need your original degree certificate and official transcripts, a foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed job description that specifies the degree field required. For H-1B filings, the employer's HR team or immigration counsel will also need your resume showing how your educational background directly relates to the clerk duties in the position.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clerk 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.