Partnerships Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Partnerships Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a directly related bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before your visa petition, certifying prevailing wage compliance. No lottery-exempt visa category covers this role, so H-1B cap timing matters.

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Overview

Open Jobs103+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type79% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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T-ads Specialist, Channel Partnerships
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T-ads Specialist, Channel Partnerships
T-Mobile
New York, New York
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
Marketing
Business Development
$23 - $47/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Community Partnerships Specialist
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Community Partnerships Specialist
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Honolulu, Hawaii
Human Resources
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Community & Nonprofit Services
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Social Media & Partnerships Specialist
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Social Media & Partnerships Specialist
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
Social Media Management
Content Marketing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Specialist, Ecosystem & Partnerships
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Specialist, Ecosystem & Partnerships
Danfoss
Maumee, Ohio
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Project Management
Program Management
$80k - $105k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Community Partnerships & Business Development Specialist
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Community Partnerships & Business Development Specialist
Penn State University
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Partnerships Specialist

Frame your degree as directly related

Partnerships roles require demonstrating your degree field directly ties to business development, marketing, or communications. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation eligibility for generalist-sounding titles, so explicitly map your coursework to partner acquisition, contract negotiation, or revenue strategy in your resume.

Target companies with active LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter Partnerships Specialist roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for this title, confirming they understand the sponsorship process and aren't testing it for the first time with your offer.

Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer

Partnerships Specialist salaries span a wide range, and your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage for your location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before negotiations so a low offer doesn't create an LCA compliance problem.

Distinguish partnership roles from sales to avoid RFEs

USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence when a Partnerships Specialist job description resembles a sales or account management role without a degree requirement. Your offer letter and supporting documents should emphasize strategic alliance management, not quota-based selling, to reinforce specialty occupation standing.

Confirm your employer is not H-1B cap-exempt

Most private companies sponsoring Partnerships Specialists are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B selection process. Nonprofits and universities are cap-exempt, letting them file at any time. Knowing your employer's status shapes your start-date planning and contingency options.

Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument

The O*NET occupation profile for Business Development and Partnerships roles lists knowledge requirements in marketing, administration, and economics, all pointing to degree-level preparation. Citing O*NET in your petition documentation strengthens the specialty occupation case your employer makes to USCIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Partnerships Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the employer documents that the position typically requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business, marketing, communications, or economics. Generic job descriptions that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree requirement weaken the specialty occupation argument. Your employer's I-129 petition should tie specific job duties to degree-level knowledge to satisfy USCIS.

Which visa types realistically cover Partnerships Specialist roles?

H-1B is the primary work visa for this role. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has its own annual allocation and requires the same Labor Condition Application process but no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify under H-1B1 visa. TN visa status does not cover Partnerships Specialist roles, as the position doesn't appear on the USMCA profession list. For long-term U.S. residence, EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is the standard path.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor Partnerships Specialist visas?

Migrate Mate shows verified sponsorship history for Partnerships Specialist roles, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the LCA and petition process for this title. That matters because many employers in business development and partnerships are willing to hire strong candidates but have no prior H-1B filing experience, which can slow your start date significantly.

What degree is typically required for a sponsored Partnerships Specialist position?

A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, economics, or a closely related field is standard. Some employers also accept degrees in psychology or sociology if the role emphasizes partner relationship management. USCIS will reject specialty occupation status if the employer's own job posting says any bachelor's degree is acceptable, so the degree requirement must be field-specific in the offer letter and supporting documentation.

Can I start working as a Partnerships Specialist while my H-1B petition is pending?

If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, H-1B portability lets you start with the new employer once your new petition is filed, without waiting for approval. If you're on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, you can continue working until your authorization expires while the petition is pending. Your new employer's HR or immigration counsel should confirm your specific bridge authorization before your first day.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Partnerships Specialist 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.