Compliance Advisor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Compliance Advisor roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and H-1B1 visa categories, requiring a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as law, finance, or business. Employers typically file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsoring, making verified LCA history a reliable signal of active sponsorship.

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Overview

Open Jobs13+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type62% On-site
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsCarMax

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Advisor, Quality Compliance
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Advisor, Quality Compliance
Cardinal Health
Columbus, Ohio
Compliance & Legal
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
$82k - $105k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Compliance Advisor
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Compliance Advisor
Republic Services
Gardena, California
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
$25 - $34/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Financial Crime Compliance Advisor
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Financial Crime Compliance Advisor
TikTok
New York
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
$122k - $272k/yr
On-Site
Other

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Sr Advisor - Compliance, Legal
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Sr Advisor - Compliance, Legal
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Principal Advisor Ethics and Compliance
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Principal Advisor Ethics and Compliance
Rio Tinto
Superior, Arizona
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Compliance Advisor Jobs

Frame your degree for specialty occupation

Compliance Advisor roles require a degree directly tied to the work, not just any bachelor's. A degree in law, finance, accounting, or business administration maps cleanly. A general arts degree needs supporting coursework or certifications to hold up under USCIS scrutiny.

Target regulated industries with dedicated compliance teams

Financial services, healthcare, and energy companies file LCAs for Compliance Advisors far more consistently than general industries. Regulated sectors face mandatory compliance obligations, so sponsorship is a business need, not a one-off favor to a candidate.

Search verified LCA sponsors on Migrate Mate

Filter Compliance Advisor roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out companies that list compliance roles but have never filed for a sponsored worker, saving you from offers that stall at the visa stage.

Clarify your credential equivalency before applying

If your compliance credentials were issued outside the U.S., such as CAMS, ICA, or a foreign law qualification, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service. Employers and USCIS both need to see the U.S. degree equivalency documented before petitioning.

Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer

Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before USCIS can adjudicate your petition. Confirm the employer has an immigration counsel ready and understands this sequencing, as delays at the LCA stage push back your start date by weeks.

Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary conversation

Compliance Advisor prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific location before negotiating so your offered wage meets the Level II or Level III threshold required on the LCA, avoiding a deficiency that could sink the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Compliance Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as law, finance, compliance, or accounting. Generalist roles where any degree qualifies are harder to defend. The stronger your job description ties duties to a specific discipline, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument holds up with USCIS.

Which visa types can sponsor a Compliance Advisor position?

H-1B is the most common path for Compliance Advisors, covering all nationalities and offering up to six years of initial status. Australian nationals can use the E-3, which has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify under H-1B1 visa. TN visa is not applicable because Compliance Advisor is not on the USMCA profession list.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor Compliance Advisor roles?

Browse Migrate Mate to find Compliance Advisor roles listed by employers with verified sponsorship history. This shows you companies that have already committed to the LCA and visa petition process for this role type, so you're not guessing about willingness to sponsor.

Does a foreign compliance qualification substitute for a U.S. degree in an H-1B petition?

A foreign degree can satisfy the specialty occupation requirement if it's evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service. Professional certifications like CAMS or ICA alone are generally not sufficient without a degree, though USCIS may consider relevant work experience under the three-for-one rule in limited circumstances.

Can a Compliance Advisor pursue a green card while on a work visa?

Yes. H-1B holders have dual intent, meaning you can pursue an employer-sponsored green card through EB-2 or EB-3 without jeopardizing your nonimmigrant status. The employer typically files a PERM labor certification with DOL first, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. E-3 and H-1B1 visa holders must demonstrate nonimmigrant intent, so green card pursuit requires careful planning with an immigration attorney.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Compliance 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.