Entry Level Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Entry-level roles are the hardest category to get visa sponsorship for, regardless of industry. Most employers are reluctant to invest in sponsorship for candidates without experience, and the H-1B visa lottery adds uncertainty. Your best strategy is to use OPT or STEM OPT as a bridge to prove your value before an employer commits to sponsoring. Target large companies with established new-grad sponsorship pipelines, especially in tech and finance. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDIT’s business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.
Job Description
GDIT is seeking a motivated Jr. Applications Specialist to provide business process and technical support for business solutions used by functional departments across the organization. This role supports a portfolio of solutions delivered through both SaaS and on-premises deployment models, enhancing business productivity and user satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will support application, manage service requests, and collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and internal IT teams to resolve incidents and implement enhancements. You will help maintain application stability, support upgrades and releases, document processes, and contribute to continuous improvements.
This position is well suited for early-career professionals looking to build hands-on experience with enterprise systems, business workflows, and IT service management practices in a dynamic environment.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for enterprise business applications (SaaS and on-prem)
- Assist with evaluating and resolving application requests, incidents, escalations, and user-reported issues
- Support integrations, data transfers, and business processing
- Provide support to Operation Leads for business applications
- Identify and support continuous process improvement and AI adoption
- Support data analysis, engineering, and visualization support (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, etc.)
- Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams
- Maintain documentation and knowledge base articles
- Assist with testing, deployments, and release activities
- Assessing, clarifying, and documenting business requirements and processes
- Deliver excellent customer service to business users
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Jr. Applications Support Engineer must have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required
- 2+ years of experience in application support, production support, or systems support roles
- Hands-on experience supporting SaaS applications and on-premises enterprise business applications
- Understanding of application architectures, including client/server and web-based systems
- Experience with application integrations including secure FTP and APIs
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms, cloud-hosted applications, and native cloud services
- Strong understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes
- Ability to work with business users, vendors, and internal technical teams
- Strong documentation, communication, issue resolution, and customer service skills
- Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when required
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Location: Remote
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
Work Requirements
Years of Experience
2+ years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $85,100. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDIT’s business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.
Job Description
GDIT is seeking a motivated Jr. Applications Specialist to provide business process and technical support for business solutions used by functional departments across the organization. This role supports a portfolio of solutions delivered through both SaaS and on-premises deployment models, enhancing business productivity and user satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will support application, manage service requests, and collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and internal IT teams to resolve incidents and implement enhancements. You will help maintain application stability, support upgrades and releases, document processes, and contribute to continuous improvements.
This position is well suited for early-career professionals looking to build hands-on experience with enterprise systems, business workflows, and IT service management practices in a dynamic environment.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for enterprise business applications (SaaS and on-prem)
- Assist with evaluating and resolving application requests, incidents, escalations, and user-reported issues
- Support integrations, data transfers, and business processing
- Provide support to Operation Leads for business applications
- Identify and support continuous process improvement and AI adoption
- Support data analysis, engineering, and visualization support (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, etc.)
- Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams
- Maintain documentation and knowledge base articles
- Assist with testing, deployments, and release activities
- Assessing, clarifying, and documenting business requirements and processes
- Deliver excellent customer service to business users
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Jr. Applications Support Engineer must have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required
- 2+ years of experience in application support, production support, or systems support roles
- Hands-on experience supporting SaaS applications and on-premises enterprise business applications
- Understanding of application architectures, including client/server and web-based systems
- Experience with application integrations including secure FTP and APIs
- Familiarity with SaaS platforms, cloud-hosted applications, and native cloud services
- Strong understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes
- Ability to work with business users, vendors, and internal technical teams
- Strong documentation, communication, issue resolution, and customer service skills
- Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when required
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Location: Remote
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
Work Requirements
Years of Experience
2+ years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $85,100. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Apply through structured campus recruiting programs
Large companies like Google, Amazon, JPMorgan, Deloitte, and Procter & Gamble run campus recruiting programs that include visa sponsorship as a standard part of the offer for international students. These programs have dedicated international hiring tracks and budgeted sponsorship costs, making the process far smoother than applying through general job postings.
Prioritize industries where entry-level roles require specific degrees
Engineering, accounting, data science, and finance roles have built-in specialty occupation arguments because they require specific bachelor's degrees. Entry-level roles in these fields are easier to sponsor than generalist positions where the degree requirement is less defined.
Start your job search at least nine months before graduation
Many large employers make entry-level offers six to twelve months in advance, and the H-1B registration period typically opens in early March. Beginning your search early ensures you have time for interviews, offer negotiation, and the employer's internal immigration review process before critical visa deadlines.
Use career fairs and university employer partnerships
Your university's career center maintains relationships with employers who have hired international graduates before. On-campus recruiting events, career fairs, and employer information sessions are curated opportunities where companies have already signaled willingness to consider international candidates.
Target companies with leadership development programs
Rotational and leadership development programs at companies like General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, and Capital One are designed for entry-level talent and frequently include visa sponsorship. These multi-year programs rotate you through different business functions, providing stability and structured career development during the H-1B sponsorship period.
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Find Entry Level JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to get visa sponsorship for entry-level positions?
Yes, many companies sponsor entry-level professionals, particularly through structured campus recruiting and rotational programs at large corporations. The key is targeting employers who regularly hire international graduates and have built sponsorship into their entry-level hiring pipelines. Industries like technology, consulting, finance, and engineering are the most active sponsors of entry-level talent.
How to find Entry Level jobs with visa sponsorship?
Finding entry-level jobs with visa sponsorship requires targeting the right employers and platforms. Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for sponsored entry-level positions across industries like tech, healthcare, engineering, and finance. Focus on larger corporations and multinational companies that regularly sponsor H-1B, TN, or other work visas. These employers often have established sponsorship programs for recent graduates and entry-level candidates.
What industries are most likely to sponsor entry-level workers?
Technology companies sponsor the most entry-level international talent, followed by consulting firms (Big Four and MBB), financial services (investment banks and asset managers), and engineering firms. Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and energy companies also sponsor entry-level professionals in technical roles. Industries where entry-level roles require specific degrees - engineering, accounting, data science - have the strongest sponsorship rates.
How does OPT work for entry-level job seekers?
Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides 12 months of work authorization after completing a U.S. degree, allowing you to work in entry-level roles in your field of study. If your degree is STEM-designated, you can apply for a 24-month extension for a total of 36 months. OPT is the bridge between graduation and H-1B sponsorship, so use it strategically to demonstrate your value to an employer.
Should I disclose my visa status when applying for entry-level jobs?
Most online applications ask whether you are authorized to work in the U.S. and whether you will require sponsorship. Answer honestly, as misrepresentation can disqualify you later. If you are on OPT, you are currently authorized to work and can answer yes to that question. For the sponsorship question, answering yes early helps filter for employers who are willing to sponsor, saving you time in the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Entry Level jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a entry level in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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