Program Officer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Program Officer roles at foundations, nonprofits, and international development organizations regularly sponsor H-1B visa and TN visas for qualified candidates. Many employers in this space also file PERM labor certifications for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards, making it a viable long-term path for international professionals with relevant graduate degrees.
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Build your professional skills and expand your network by exploring a career in banking. The Summer 2027 Internship Program at MidFirst Bank offers qualified students the opportunity to integrate academic learning with hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced commercial banking environment. High performing interns are eligible for full-time positions in the Officer Development Program.
The Summer Internship includes:
- A comprehensive overview of the banking industry via case studies, departmental rotations, executive briefings, strategy meetings and special projects.
- Business and industry research, compliance monitoring and financial analysis.
- Loan presentations to senior management.
- One-on-one mentoring with recent ODP graduates, program managers and HR career counselors.
- Team challenges and after hours social events.
- During the internship, associates will have 2-3 projects/presentations (individual and team) to complete based on the knowledge they have gained during their internship. Interns will have the opportunity to meet with several Executive Level Managers, build relationships with associates within all of the departments, attend a team building event and participate in a community service project.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Completed junior year of a BA/BS degree.
- Business major required.
- Cumulative 3.25 GPA.
- Accounting or finance coursework required.
- Demonstrated extracurricular achievement.
- Proven analytical ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and excel in a deadline-driven environment.
- High level of initiative and accountability.
- Results-driven, team-oriented and client-focused.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
A copy of a current resume and transcript must be provided at time of application.
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INTRODUCTION
Build your professional skills and expand your network by exploring a career in banking. The Summer 2027 Internship Program at MidFirst Bank offers qualified students the opportunity to integrate academic learning with hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced commercial banking environment. High performing interns are eligible for full-time positions in the Officer Development Program.
The Summer Internship includes:
- A comprehensive overview of the banking industry via case studies, departmental rotations, executive briefings, strategy meetings and special projects.
- Business and industry research, compliance monitoring and financial analysis.
- Loan presentations to senior management.
- One-on-one mentoring with recent ODP graduates, program managers and HR career counselors.
- Team challenges and after hours social events.
- During the internship, associates will have 2-3 projects/presentations (individual and team) to complete based on the knowledge they have gained during their internship. Interns will have the opportunity to meet with several Executive Level Managers, build relationships with associates within all of the departments, attend a team building event and participate in a community service project.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Completed junior year of a BA/BS degree.
- Business major required.
- Cumulative 3.25 GPA.
- Accounting or finance coursework required.
- Demonstrated extracurricular achievement.
- Proven analytical ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and excel in a deadline-driven environment.
- High level of initiative and accountability.
- Results-driven, team-oriented and client-focused.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
A copy of a current resume and transcript must be provided at time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Program Officer roles must qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules, requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. A degree in international relations, public policy, or development studies strengthens your petition far more than a general business degree.
Target PERM-active nonprofit and foundation employers
Many foundations and international NGOs routinely file PERM labor certifications for Program Officers pursuing EB-2 or EB-3 green cards. Use DOL OFLC public disclosure data to identify organizations that have certified positions with your job title in the past two years.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate shows Program Officer roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which organizations will actually sponsor. Filter by location and role type to focus your applications on employers already familiar with the H-1B process.
Align your salary expectations with prevailing wage tiers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level before USCIS will certify the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for Program Officer roles in your target city before negotiating your offer.
Clarify TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
TN status is available for social workers and certain policy professionals under the USMCA list, but Program Officer is not a named TN category. Your employer's immigration counsel should confirm whether your specific duties map to an eligible TN profession before pursuing that route.
Get your I-140 filed before your sixth H-1B year
If your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition before you exhaust six years of H-1B status, you may qualify for extensions beyond that cap under AC21. Raise this timeline with your employer's HR team once your PERM labor certification is filed, not after the fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Program Officer roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases, provided the employer documents that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as international development, public policy, or a related discipline. Generic job descriptions that accept any degree field can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS. Employers should tailor the job posting and support letter to emphasize the academic requirements tied to the actual duties.
Which visa types do Program Officers typically use to work in the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path for Program Officers at nonprofits, foundations, and government contractors. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is also used by organizations with designated sponsor programs, particularly for research or international exchange roles. Canadian and Mexican nationals should verify whether their specific duties qualify under a USMCA TN category before assuming TN eligibility, as Program Officer is not explicitly listed.
How do I find employers that have sponsored Program Officers before?
Migrate Mate lists Program Officer roles at employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can prioritize organizations that have already navigated the H-1B process for this job title. This saves significant time compared to cold-applying to employers who may be unfamiliar with sponsorship requirements for nonprofit or development-sector roles.
Does the type of organization affect my chances of getting sponsored as a Program Officer?
Yes. Universities, large international NGOs, and federally funded contractors tend to have established immigration infrastructure and sponsor Program Officers more routinely than small community nonprofits. Cap-exempt employers, including certain nonprofits affiliated with higher education institutions, can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery, which significantly improves access to sponsorship year-round.
What degree background do most sponsored Program Officers hold?
Most H-1B approvals for Program Officer roles involve candidates with master's degrees in international affairs, public administration, public policy, or a related field. A master's degree also qualifies you for the advanced-degree cap pool in the H-1B lottery, giving you two chances at selection instead of one. USCIS reviews whether the degree field directly relates to the job duties, so alignment between your credential and the role description matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Program 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.