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Communications Advisor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before your visa petition, and your two years of renewable E-3 visa status or H-1B status keeps you working legally while your career builds.
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Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Benefits & Well-Being Communications Advisor shapes how employees experience benefits and well-being across the organization by helping create integrated, employee-centered communications that increase awareness, encourage participation, and reinforce a culture of total well-being. This role provides employees with clear, timely, and engaging information.
A primary focus of this role is assisting with benefit communication planning and the coordination of vendor-led campaigns to support key initiatives. The Advisor will partner with Well-Being and Benefits leaders as well as other internal stakeholders to develop and distribute employee-facing communications across multiple channels, including but not limited to email, intranet, webinars, mailed materials, etc.
This role will be responsible for maintaining and updating benefit communication materials and platforms such as Oxy’s intranet (My HR), Workday, new hire resources, vendor-provided content, etc. The Advisor will ensure that information is accurate, consistent, and in alignment with Oxy brand standards.
In collaboration with internal teams (Well-Being, HRIS, Corporate Communications, etc.) and external vendors and partners, this role will support benefit communication efforts to ensure alignment, reduce duplication, and enhance employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and execution of benefits and well-being communications across multiple channels (email, intranet, print, digital, and webinars)
- Create and distribute employee-facing materials (emails, flyers, presentations, videos, and digital content) with strong attention to clarity, detail, design, and user experience
- Maintain a working knowledge of benefit plans, program offerings, and regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance in all communications
- Lead the execution of the annual open enrollment communications plan, including the development of materials, coordination of timelines, and employee outreach efforts
- Develop and distribute communications related to benefits programs, changes, and required disclosures for employees and former employees
- Manage and update OxyLink Online, My HR, and other benefits communication platforms
- Coordinate vendor communications and campaigns, ensuring alignment with internal messaging and branding
- Support employee-facing communications delivered through external channels (e.g., home mailers), including vendor coordination and quality review
- Support new hire benefits communications and onboarding materials
- Assist in developing communication calendars to align benefits and well-being messaging throughout the year
- Assist with well-being programs and events (e.g., health fairs, webinars, screenings) and related communications
- Partner with internal teams and external partners to align benefits and well-being messaging with broader workforce initiatives (e.g., safety, total rewards, employee experience)
- Track basic communication metrics and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and increase employee engagement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Health Promotion, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in benefits administration, benefits communications, human resources, or a related role
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, employee-friendly messaging
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Strong written and oral interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with basic design or communication tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva)
- Ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering a positive employee experience
- Demonstrates willingness to learn, with the ability to quickly build knowledge of benefits programs and apply it to effective communication and employee engagement efforts
- Ability to travel to field locations when needed (approx. 10% of the time)
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting employee benefits, HR programs, or well-being initiatives
- Familiarity with benefits terminology, plan structures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SPD, open enrollment, compliance notices)
- Experience working with third-party vendors or benefits administrators
- Experience managing or updating intranet sites or employee communication platforms
- Basic design skills or experience using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives, events, or internal campaigns
- Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Workday) or well-being platforms (e.g., Personify Health)
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Benefits & Well-Being Communications Advisor shapes how employees experience benefits and well-being across the organization by helping create integrated, employee-centered communications that increase awareness, encourage participation, and reinforce a culture of total well-being. This role provides employees with clear, timely, and engaging information.
A primary focus of this role is assisting with benefit communication planning and the coordination of vendor-led campaigns to support key initiatives. The Advisor will partner with Well-Being and Benefits leaders as well as other internal stakeholders to develop and distribute employee-facing communications across multiple channels, including but not limited to email, intranet, webinars, mailed materials, etc.
This role will be responsible for maintaining and updating benefit communication materials and platforms such as Oxy’s intranet (My HR), Workday, new hire resources, vendor-provided content, etc. The Advisor will ensure that information is accurate, consistent, and in alignment with Oxy brand standards.
In collaboration with internal teams (Well-Being, HRIS, Corporate Communications, etc.) and external vendors and partners, this role will support benefit communication efforts to ensure alignment, reduce duplication, and enhance employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and execution of benefits and well-being communications across multiple channels (email, intranet, print, digital, and webinars)
- Create and distribute employee-facing materials (emails, flyers, presentations, videos, and digital content) with strong attention to clarity, detail, design, and user experience
- Maintain a working knowledge of benefit plans, program offerings, and regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance in all communications
- Lead the execution of the annual open enrollment communications plan, including the development of materials, coordination of timelines, and employee outreach efforts
- Develop and distribute communications related to benefits programs, changes, and required disclosures for employees and former employees
- Manage and update OxyLink Online, My HR, and other benefits communication platforms
- Coordinate vendor communications and campaigns, ensuring alignment with internal messaging and branding
- Support employee-facing communications delivered through external channels (e.g., home mailers), including vendor coordination and quality review
- Support new hire benefits communications and onboarding materials
- Assist in developing communication calendars to align benefits and well-being messaging throughout the year
- Assist with well-being programs and events (e.g., health fairs, webinars, screenings) and related communications
- Partner with internal teams and external partners to align benefits and well-being messaging with broader workforce initiatives (e.g., safety, total rewards, employee experience)
- Track basic communication metrics and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and increase employee engagement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Health Promotion, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in benefits administration, benefits communications, human resources, or a related role
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, employee-friendly messaging
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Strong written and oral interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with basic design or communication tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva)
- Ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering a positive employee experience
- Demonstrates willingness to learn, with the ability to quickly build knowledge of benefits programs and apply it to effective communication and employee engagement efforts
- Ability to travel to field locations when needed (approx. 10% of the time)
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting employee benefits, HR programs, or well-being initiatives
- Familiarity with benefits terminology, plan structures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SPD, open enrollment, compliance notices)
- Experience working with third-party vendors or benefits administrators
- Experience managing or updating intranet sites or employee communication platforms
- Basic design skills or experience using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives, events, or internal campaigns
- Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Workday) or well-being platforms (e.g., Personify Health)
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Frame your portfolio around measurable outcomes
USCIS adjudicators evaluating specialty occupation need evidence your role requires a specific degree, not general skills. Reframe campaign results, media placements, and crisis communications work in terms that map to your degree field, not just business impact.
Verify your wage level before the offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a prevailing wage at the correct level for your experience. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area and job zone before negotiations so a Level I offer doesn't undercut your petition before it's filed.
Target organizations with in-house government affairs teams
Corporations, nonprofits, and trade associations that maintain government affairs or public affairs functions sponsor Communications Advisors more consistently than pure PR agencies, where project-based work creates specialty occupation documentation challenges.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer list
Filter for Communications Advisor roles on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with verified LCA sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated work visa filings for this job title.
Clarify your role's specialty occupation basis early
If your offer letter uses a generic title like 'Communications Specialist,' ask your employer to specify degree requirements in writing before the LCA is filed. Vague job descriptions are the leading cause of RFEs for communications roles.
Account for LCA certification timing in your start date
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but USCIS petition processing adds weeks or months unless premium processing is used. Build at least 90 days into your expected start date when moving from OPT or another status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field can face specialty occupation challenges. Your offer letter and job description should specify the degree requirement explicitly before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Which visas are realistic for a Communications Advisor seeking U.S. sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path, though it's subject to an annual cap and lottery. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3, which has a separate 10,500-unit annual cap that has never been exhausted and requires no lottery. Chilean nationals may qualify under H-1B1 visa and Singaporean nationals under their own H-1B1 allocation. TN visa status is not available for Communications Advisor roles, as the USMCA profession list does not include this occupation.
How do I find Communications Advisor jobs where the employer is already set up to sponsor visas?
Browse Communications Advisor roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history. This saves time by focusing your search on organizations that have navigated work visa filings before, reducing the risk of an employer declining to sponsor after an offer is extended.
Will a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfy the specialty occupation requirement?
Generally yes. USCIS accepts three-year Australian bachelor's degrees as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for specialty occupation purposes, particularly when the credential evaluation confirms the degree is in a directly related field. Having a credential evaluation completed by a NACES-member organization before you apply strengthens your petition and gives your employer's attorney a clear foundation for the LCA and I-129.
What happens to my status if my employer restructures and my Communications Advisor role is eliminated?
H-1B holders have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. E-3 holders face a similar practical window, though the grace period rules differ. A new employer can file a fresh LCA and petition, and H-1B portability allows you to begin work once the new petition is accepted by USCIS, without waiting for final approval.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Communications Advisor 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.