Operations Officer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Operations Officer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like business, logistics, or industrial engineering. Employers filing an LCA must certify prevailing wage compliance before you can apply, making verified sponsorship history a critical filter in your job search.

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Overview

Open Jobs3,015+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type88% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Associate, Operations Officer
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Associate, Operations Officer
ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Finance
Accounting
Customer Service & Support
Compliance & Legal
$75k+/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Bank Loan Services Operations Officer
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Bank Loan Services Operations Officer
State Street
Quincy, Massachusetts
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $101k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Chief of Parks, Operations Officer III
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Chief of Parks, Operations Officer III
City of Baltimore
Madison, Wisconsin
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Business Operations
$84k - $133k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Chief Operations Officer
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Chief Operations Officer
Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, Iowa
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Program Management
$187k - $214k/yr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Vice President, Chief Nursing & Patient Operations Officer
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Vice President, Chief Nursing & Patient Operations Officer
Nemours Children's Health
Jacksonville, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding Operations Officer Jobs

Map your degree to the role

Operations Officer positions span supply chain, finance, and logistics. USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the specific duties in the job description, so align your resume to the operational function your degree covers, not the job title alone.

Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating

Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Pull the wage level from OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.

Target companies with multi-site operations

Employers running distribution centers, regional hubs, or manufacturing networks file LCAs more frequently because operational headcount turns over across locations. These organizations have established HR and legal processes for sponsorship rather than treating it as a one-off exception.

Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified data

Search for Operations Officer roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA filing history by role and location. This cuts out companies that only sponsor in theory and surfaces those with a documented track record of filing for this specific function.

Clarify specialty occupation standing early

Some operations roles are written broadly enough that USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence questioning whether a bachelor's degree is truly required. Ask hiring managers to confirm the position description explicitly requires a degree in a related field before you get deep into the offer process.

Prepare a PERM-ready credential file

If the employer pursues a green card via PERM labor certification, DOL requires documented proof that no qualified U.S. worker was available. Compile your foreign degree equivalency evaluation, transcripts, and any professional certifications now so the process doesn't stall on missing paperwork later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Operations Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It depends on how the position is written. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like business administration, supply chain management, or industrial engineering. Broadly written operations roles that accept any degree often fail this test, so the job description language matters as much as the job title itself.

Which visas can sponsor an Operations Officer position?

H-1B is the most common path for Operations Officers with a qualifying specialty occupation. If you hold a qualifying degree and are an Australian national, the E-3 visa is a strong alternative with no lottery and a cap that has never been exhausted. Chilean and Singaporean nationals can explore the H-1B1 visa. TN visa is not available for operations roles, as they don't appear on the USMCA profession list.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor Operations Officer roles?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for operations functions, letting you filter by role and location rather than guessing which companies sponsor. This is more reliable than applying broadly, since many employers express willingness to sponsor but have never actually filed for an operations position.

Does an Operations Officer role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?

Only if you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, operations research, or management information systems, and your role directly applies that degree. A generic business operations role supported by a business administration degree typically does not qualify, since most business administration programs are not STEM-designated under the DHS CIP code list.

What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?

Gather your foreign degree credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited evaluator, official transcripts, any professional certifications relevant to your operations function, and your current immigration documents including I-94 and any prior visa approvals. If your degree title doesn't obviously map to the role, a letter from your academic institution explaining the degree's operational coursework can help address USCIS scrutiny on specialty occupation grounds.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Operations Officer 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.

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