Management Assistant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Management Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration or management. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and candidates from Australia can often use the E-3 visa instead, skipping the H-1B lottery entirely.

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Open Jobs180+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type89% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsHarris Teeter

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Assistant Director of Operations, Data, Reporting, and Risk Management
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Assistant Director of Operations, Data, Reporting, and Risk Management
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
$47k - $83k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Care Management Assistant
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Care Management Assistant
Hoag Health System
Irvine, California
Healthcare Administration
Administrative & Office Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Assistant or Associate Professor in Management
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Management
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Director, Case Management & Outreach Education
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Assistant Director, Case Management & Outreach Education
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, Florida
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Healthcare Administration
Content & Communications
Communications
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Assistant Director - Budget Management Services
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Assistant Director - Budget Management Services
City of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Finance
Accounting
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$114k - $143k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Management Assistant

Align your degree to the role

H-1B sponsorship for Management Assistant roles requires a specialty occupation link. A degree in business administration, management, or organizational communication maps directly. A general arts degree often triggers an RFE, so document how your coursework connects to the specific duties listed in the job posting.

Research LCA filing history by industry

Corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and university administration departments file Labor Condition Applications for Management Assistant roles far more consistently than small businesses. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which industries certify these positions regularly before you apply.

Find verified sponsors on Migrate Mate

Target employers with confirmed sponsorship history for administrative and management support roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA filing history, searchable by role and location, so you're not guessing which companies will actually sponsor your visa.

Get your prevailing wage tier documented early

DOL assigns Management Assistant roles to wage levels based on supervision, complexity, and geographic market. Request a written job description from your employer before the LCA is filed so the stated duties accurately reflect a Level II or III wage tier rather than an entry-level classification.

Ask about PERM before accepting an offer

If you want a path to permanent residence, confirm whether the employer has completed PERM labor certifications for administrative roles before. Some companies sponsor for nonimmigrant status only. Raising this during the offer stage, not after your first renewal, saves significant time.

Australian candidates should ask about E-3 specifically

If you hold Australian citizenship, ask your prospective employer about E-3 sponsorship rather than defaulting to the H-1B process. The E-3 has no annual lottery, an annual cap of 10,500 that has never been exhausted, and allows two-year renewable status for qualifying specialty occupation roles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Management Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It depends on how the role is defined. If the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration or management as a minimum entry requirement, USCIS will generally accept it as a specialty occupation. Generic administrative assistant roles that accept any degree or substitute experience often fail this test, so the employer's job description needs to be precise about the degree requirement and how it connects to the daily duties.

Which visa types can Management Assistants use for U.S. work sponsorship?

H-1B is the most common path, requiring a specialty occupation and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which skips the H-1B lottery and has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role fits a listed USMCA profession, though Management Assistant is not explicitly on the USMCA list and eligibility depends on the specific duties and credentials.

How do I find Management Assistant jobs where employers are open to visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists Management Assistant roles with employers who have verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actually filed for similar positions before. Many employers who sponsor for professional and corporate roles do so consistently across their administrative teams, making filing history a reliable signal.

What does the employer have to file before I can start working as a sponsored Management Assistant?

For H-1B or E-3 sponsorship, the employer must first file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, which certifies that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role in that location. Once the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. For E-3, Australian applicants then apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Australia. The LCA certification typically takes around seven business days, though timelines can vary.

Will a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B or E-3 specialty occupation degree requirement?

USCIS generally recognizes three-year Australian bachelor's degrees as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for specialty occupation purposes, particularly when the degree is in a directly related field like business or management. A credential evaluation from a recognized organization can formally document this equivalency, which strengthens the petition if any questions arise during adjudication. Some employers request this evaluation proactively before filing.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Management Assistant 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.