IT Consultant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
IT Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making them strong candidates for visa sponsorship. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsoring, and most large consulting firms have established PERM and H-1B pipelines. F-1 holders can start on OPT or STEM OPT while pursuing long-term sponsorship. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (SOC focus)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if:
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
- Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement
- Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives
- Provide strategic business assurance to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks
- Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity
- Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
- Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of:
- IT strategy and governance
- IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity
- Third party risk
- ITGC and application controls
- SOC reporting
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies
- Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
- Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences
- Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities
- Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 4 year degree
- Three (3) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program
- CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certifications preferred
- 3+ year(s) experience with control testing, SOC reporting, and IT Audit or cybersecurity
- Experience with Cloud audit experience and certifications preferred
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
- Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills
The pay rate range for this job position is $82,000 to $132,900. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
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Map your degree to the role
IT Consultant is a broad title, and USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly relates to the position. Pull the O*NET profile for your specialization and document how your degree maps to the actual duties in the job description.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metropolitan area before you receive an offer so you know the floor going in.
Target consulting firms with established H-1B pipelines
Large IT consulting firms process H-1B petitions routinely and have in-house immigration teams. Search Migrate Mate for IT Consultant roles filtered by verified LCA sponsorship history to find employers who have filed for this exact job category.
Clarify project-based work in your LCA
IT Consultants often work at client sites rather than the employer's listed address. USCIS requires a separate LCA for each physical worksite, so confirm your employer understands the multiple-worksite rule before the petition is filed.
Time your STEM OPT extension strategically
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize a STEM OPT extension. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer, since losing that 24-month extension window significantly shortens your runway to H-1B status.
Understand the PERM timeline for green card sponsorship
Many IT consulting roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer has a policy on initiating PERM, since the process typically takes one to two years before an I-140 petition can be filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Generic titles alone don't guarantee approval, so the job description must clearly tie the duties to a specific degree discipline. Vague postings that accept any bachelor's degree can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Can IT Consultants work on client sites while on H-1B status?
Yes, but each client worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. Your sponsoring employer must file a separate LCA for each location where you'll work for more than 30 days. If your consulting role moves you between client sites frequently, your employer needs an itinerary-based LCA strategy in place before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
What visa options are available to IT Consultants beyond the H-1B?
Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate annual cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status if their role fits the USMCA profession list for computer systems analysts. F-1 graduates can work under OPT or STEM OPT while pursuing H-1B sponsorship. Each path has different employer filing requirements and status durations.
How do I find IT Consultant jobs where employers are actively sponsoring visas?
Migrate Mate lists IT Consultant roles from employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already committed to the filing process rather than cold-applying and hoping sponsorship is available.
Does my degree field matter for IT Consultant H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, it matters significantly. USCIS evaluates whether your degree is in a field directly related to the IT Consultant duties in your specific offer letter. Degrees in computer science, management information systems, or software engineering typically satisfy the requirement. Business or liberal arts degrees with no technical coursework can result in a denial even if you have years of relevant work experience.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored IT Consultant 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.