Commercial Real Estate Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Commercial real estate roles in the U.S. are sponsored under the H-1B visa, which requires a qualifying bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, or a related field. Competition is real, but employers in brokerage, asset management, and development regularly file petitions for specialized analysts and associates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The CRE Relationship Manager IV assumes the overall responsibility, development and management of their borrowing and non-borrowing portfolio and underwrites, originates and effectively manages a portfolio of loans generally secured by commercial and/or residential real estate collateral. Provides advice and guidance on policies and manages larger and more complex loan relationships as well as more complex lending structures. Participates in the development of new business by acquiring, retaining and expanding client relationships and may assist other lenders with underwriting of commercial real estate loans.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for growing a high-quality portfolio of real estate loans and associated deposits within designated market area
- Develop and maintain a quality loan portfolio
- Maximize bank profitability through appropriate pricing of new loan originations, fee income, and cross selling of all bank products & services, including deposits and Treasury Services products
- Pre-screen potential new loans with credit officer to determine appropriate structure
- Prepare loan approval packages for approval and facilitate through process
- Monitor loan portfolio and maintain updated financial information
- Manage the bank’s complex commercial real estate loan relationships
- Responsible for making business development calls and contributing to overall Bank objectives of quality new loan and deposit growth
- Sell and cross-sell deposits and other bank products such as Treasury services in a profitable manner
- Make recommendations to management on procedural improvements
- Assist other Relationship Managers as needed with customer requests and serves as a source for real estate lending knowledge
- Assist in mentoring teammates, to include credit analysis, financial spread sheet preparation and underwriting
- Maintain pipeline of existing relationships and new prospects
- Ensure that own work is in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines
- Participate in community and business functions/groups to ensure a positive image for the bank within the region’s marketplace. Establishes referral contacts and Centers of Influence (COI) within the community
- Regularly corresponds with Senior Credit Officer(s); Loan Review Department; attorneys, loan support and loan processing areas
- Seek out largest and most complex CRE customers
- Other duties as assigned
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
This position typically reports to a Team Leader, Group Leader or Regional President.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or finance preferred or equivalent banking experience
- Minimum 10 years of commercial real estate banking experience and a proven track record of generating deposit and fee income
Knowledge & Skills
- Very strong credit skills evident
- Ability to manage large and complex relationships and more complex lending structures
- Proficient in analyzing commercial real estate credit applications
- Advanced knowledge of typical CRE collateral documentation - title insurance, deeds of trust, assignment of rents & leases, hazard insurance, flood insurance, UCC filings, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of financial and credit aspects of commercial real estate lending such as credit analysis, global cash flow analysis and Debt Service Coverage
- Comprehensive knowledge of commercial appraisal and loan underwriting methodologies
- Possess high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan and implement a targeted marketing and sales program to attract new customers and improve quality of existing customer relationships
- Participation in local industry-related organizations to develop professional contacts, keep market knowledge current, and identify qualified prospects
- Excellent organizational skills, initiative, dependability and ability to work with minimal direction
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting goals
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This position is also eligible to participate in either an applicable incentive compensation plan for the position or a discretionary profit sharing bonus program. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
INTRODUCTION
The CRE Relationship Manager IV assumes the overall responsibility, development and management of their borrowing and non-borrowing portfolio and underwrites, originates and effectively manages a portfolio of loans generally secured by commercial and/or residential real estate collateral. Provides advice and guidance on policies and manages larger and more complex loan relationships as well as more complex lending structures. Participates in the development of new business by acquiring, retaining and expanding client relationships and may assist other lenders with underwriting of commercial real estate loans.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for growing a high-quality portfolio of real estate loans and associated deposits within designated market area
- Develop and maintain a quality loan portfolio
- Maximize bank profitability through appropriate pricing of new loan originations, fee income, and cross selling of all bank products & services, including deposits and Treasury Services products
- Pre-screen potential new loans with credit officer to determine appropriate structure
- Prepare loan approval packages for approval and facilitate through process
- Monitor loan portfolio and maintain updated financial information
- Manage the bank’s complex commercial real estate loan relationships
- Responsible for making business development calls and contributing to overall Bank objectives of quality new loan and deposit growth
- Sell and cross-sell deposits and other bank products such as Treasury services in a profitable manner
- Make recommendations to management on procedural improvements
- Assist other Relationship Managers as needed with customer requests and serves as a source for real estate lending knowledge
- Assist in mentoring teammates, to include credit analysis, financial spread sheet preparation and underwriting
- Maintain pipeline of existing relationships and new prospects
- Ensure that own work is in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines
- Participate in community and business functions/groups to ensure a positive image for the bank within the region’s marketplace. Establishes referral contacts and Centers of Influence (COI) within the community
- Regularly corresponds with Senior Credit Officer(s); Loan Review Department; attorneys, loan support and loan processing areas
- Seek out largest and most complex CRE customers
- Other duties as assigned
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
This position typically reports to a Team Leader, Group Leader or Regional President.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or finance preferred or equivalent banking experience
- Minimum 10 years of commercial real estate banking experience and a proven track record of generating deposit and fee income
Knowledge & Skills
- Very strong credit skills evident
- Ability to manage large and complex relationships and more complex lending structures
- Proficient in analyzing commercial real estate credit applications
- Advanced knowledge of typical CRE collateral documentation - title insurance, deeds of trust, assignment of rents & leases, hazard insurance, flood insurance, UCC filings, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of financial and credit aspects of commercial real estate lending such as credit analysis, global cash flow analysis and Debt Service Coverage
- Comprehensive knowledge of commercial appraisal and loan underwriting methodologies
- Possess high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan and implement a targeted marketing and sales program to attract new customers and improve quality of existing customer relationships
- Participation in local industry-related organizations to develop professional contacts, keep market knowledge current, and identify qualified prospects
- Excellent organizational skills, initiative, dependability and ability to work with minimal direction
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting goals
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This position is also eligible to participate in either an applicable incentive compensation plan for the position or a discretionary profit sharing bonus program. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Commercial Real Estate
Target firms with a CBRE, JLL, or Cushman & Wakefield footprint
Large institutional brokerages and REITs file H-1B petitions consistently. Their in-house immigration teams make the process faster and less uncertain than smaller regional firms that may be sponsoring for the first time.
Position your role as analytically specialized, not generalist
USCIS scrutinizes commercial real estate roles for specialty occupation status. Framing your position around financial modeling, market analysis, or portfolio valuation strengthens the case that a specific degree is theoretically and practically required.
A finance or real estate degree matters more here than in most fields
Because CRE roles sit in a gray zone for specialty occupation, your degree field is under closer review. A bachelor's in real estate, finance, or economics gives USCIS a cleaner connection between your qualifications and the job duties.
Start the H-1B conversation before you receive a written offer
Ask about sponsorship willingness during later interview rounds, not after you have the offer. Some firms sponsor selectively by role level or business line, and knowing early prevents wasted time on both sides.
Firms with active foreign investment arms sponsor more reliably
Companies managing cross-border capital, overseas investors, or international clients have structural reasons to hire internationally. They're more likely to view sponsorship as routine rather than a one-off exception requiring internal approval.
Browse Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively open to sponsoring
Migrate Mate filters commercial real estate roles by sponsorship willingness, saving hours of guesswork. Applying directly to firms already listed there puts you in front of employers who have signaled openness to visa support.
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Does commercial real estate qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
It can, but it requires careful framing. USCIS has issued RFEs on CRE roles where the job description is broad or where the employer can't show a degree is routinely required for the position. Roles centered on financial analysis, valuation, or investment underwriting hold up better than generalist brokerage or leasing positions. Your employer's attorney will need to build a strong specialty occupation argument.
What degree do I need to get sponsored for a commercial real estate role?
A bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, economics, or business is the most defensible foundation. Some employers have successfully sponsored candidates with accounting or urban planning degrees when the job duties aligned closely. A general business degree with no clear connection to the specific role can trigger additional scrutiny. The tighter the match between your degree field and your day-to-day responsibilities, the stronger the petition.
Which types of commercial real estate employers sponsor H-1B visas most often?
Large institutional players, including REITs, private equity real estate firms, and global brokerage houses, sponsor most frequently. Asset management divisions that handle pension fund or sovereign wealth capital are especially active. Smaller regional brokerages rarely sponsor because they lack the legal infrastructure and internal precedent. Development companies with active foreign capital partnerships are another reliable segment. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers already open to sponsorship in this space.
How does the H-1B lottery affect commercial real estate job seekers?
The annual H-1B lottery selects roughly 20 to 25 percent of registrations. For CRE candidates, the lottery risk means some employers prefer to wait until after selection before extending offers, which compresses the hiring timeline significantly. Australian citizens can sidestep the lottery entirely through the E-3 visa. Candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or STEM OPT can work while waiting for lottery results, which makes them more attractive to sponsoring employers.
Can I get sponsored for a commercial real estate role at the analyst level, or only senior positions?
Analyst-level sponsorship is possible, but less common. Some large firms routinely sponsor junior analysts hired from MBA programs at target schools. The specialty occupation threshold doesn't require seniority, but the role description must still show that a specific degree is required. Entry-level roles framed around data analysis, financial modeling, or market research are stronger candidates for approval than roles described primarily around relationship management or deal sourcing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Commercial Real Estate 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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