Teller Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Teller roles at U.S. banks and credit unions can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like finance or economics. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and cap-subject H-1B petitions enter an annual lottery.
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The Teller Operations Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to the Tellers in the banking center by modeling the highest level of customer service while processing transactions and offering products and services to potential and existing customers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coach Tellers to effectively identify opportunities with the customers they service
- Manage Teller work schedules, monitors overtime and assigns tasks as needed throughout the day
- Train new Tellers to ensure procedures are understood and executed properly to adhere to internal controls
- Perform monthly surprise cash audits as well as month-end audit procedures
- Greet customers and facilitate a welcoming and customer-focused environment
- Build and maintain relationships with customers to help identify financial products and services that meet their needs
- Process routine customer transactions as well as assist Tellers with more complex transactions
- Respond to customer inquiries and concerns to create positive solutions/outcomes
This list includes the current primary responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change, as needed, for the purpose of operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills:
- A minimum of two years external banking experience in a teller role during the previous two years, or a minimum of three years external banking experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience must include teller servicing and/or operational responsibilities
- Proven knowledge of banking products and services as well as standard banking procedures and regulations
- Must have a current Notary or be willing to become one (pursue application, bond and notary seal) at the Bank’s expense
- Excellent customer service skills, including oral and written communication
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and with customers
- Careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to establish credibility quickly with customers; demonstrate confidence in dealing with his/her peers
- Strong work ethic and high integrity
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications
This position is required to participate in both informal and formal training (paid) and must successfully pass our Teller Certification test to be allowed to operate a Teller drawer. Formal training consists of one full week of training/testing which is conducted within your first 3 weeks of employment and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Physical Requirements
This position requires long periods of standing or sitting as well as typing and repetitive motion. Candidates must possess the ability to lift and carry cash drawers, coin bags, and boxes sometimes weighing as much as 25 pounds.
MidFirst Banking Center Hours of Operations:
- Monday - Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. and Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Full time employees are scheduled for 40 hours per week within these time frames)
- Candidates must be available to work weekend hours.
Education
Required: High School or better
BEHAVIORS
Required: Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred: Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
MOTIVATIONS
Preferred: Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Teller Operations Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to the Tellers in the banking center by modeling the highest level of customer service while processing transactions and offering products and services to potential and existing customers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coach Tellers to effectively identify opportunities with the customers they service
- Manage Teller work schedules, monitors overtime and assigns tasks as needed throughout the day
- Train new Tellers to ensure procedures are understood and executed properly to adhere to internal controls
- Perform monthly surprise cash audits as well as month-end audit procedures
- Greet customers and facilitate a welcoming and customer-focused environment
- Build and maintain relationships with customers to help identify financial products and services that meet their needs
- Process routine customer transactions as well as assist Tellers with more complex transactions
- Respond to customer inquiries and concerns to create positive solutions/outcomes
This list includes the current primary responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change, as needed, for the purpose of operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills:
- A minimum of two years external banking experience in a teller role during the previous two years, or a minimum of three years external banking experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience must include teller servicing and/or operational responsibilities
- Proven knowledge of banking products and services as well as standard banking procedures and regulations
- Must have a current Notary or be willing to become one (pursue application, bond and notary seal) at the Bank’s expense
- Excellent customer service skills, including oral and written communication
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and with customers
- Careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to establish credibility quickly with customers; demonstrate confidence in dealing with his/her peers
- Strong work ethic and high integrity
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications
This position is required to participate in both informal and formal training (paid) and must successfully pass our Teller Certification test to be allowed to operate a Teller drawer. Formal training consists of one full week of training/testing which is conducted within your first 3 weeks of employment and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Physical Requirements
This position requires long periods of standing or sitting as well as typing and repetitive motion. Candidates must possess the ability to lift and carry cash drawers, coin bags, and boxes sometimes weighing as much as 25 pounds.
MidFirst Banking Center Hours of Operations:
- Monday - Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. and Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Full time employees are scheduled for 40 hours per week within these time frames)
- Candidates must be available to work weekend hours.
Education
Required: High School or better
BEHAVIORS
Required: Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred: Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
MOTIVATIONS
Preferred: Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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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Verify your degree aligns with teller duties
H-1B sponsorship for teller roles hinges on proving specialty occupation. A degree in finance, economics, or accounting directly supports the case. A general business degree may face an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target banks with consistent LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find banks and credit unions that have filed Labor Condition Applications for teller or financial services roles. Employers with prior LCA filings for similar positions already understand the sponsorship process, making approval smoother for you.
Check prevailing wage tiers before salary negotiations
Before accepting an offer, run your ZIP code and teller job title through the OFLC Wage Search to see which wage level applies. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage or the LCA will be rejected by DOL.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled if you're on STEM OPT
If you're bridging to H-1B sponsorship via STEM OPT, your teller employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Many community banks and smaller credit unions aren't enrolled, so ask HR directly before signing an offer letter.
Ask HR about cap-gap coverage during lottery wait
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition was filed in April, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically. USCIS issues guidance on this each cycle, so share the relevant page with your HR team to avoid gaps in employment.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
Teller positions don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for bank tellers and cross-reference the listed knowledge areas against your job description. Your employer will need this documentation when preparing the H-1B petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a teller job qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. A standard teller position handling cash transactions typically doesn't require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, so it may not qualify. However, teller roles at larger financial institutions that require a finance or economics degree and involve compliance, risk analysis, or financial advisory duties have a stronger case. Your employer's job description is the deciding factor USCIS evaluates.
Which visa types realistically cover teller sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the teller position fits a recognized USMCA profession like economist or financial analyst, but a standard teller title won't qualify on its own. For longer-term options, EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification is available if the employer is willing to commit to the multi-year process.
How do I find banks that actively sponsor tellers for visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can browse teller and banking roles from companies that have already filed Labor Condition Applications. That filing history signals genuine sponsorship intent rather than employers who list it as a possibility but have never actually done it.
Will an Australian three-year finance degree satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
USCIS generally accepts a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for specialty occupation purposes, especially when accompanied by a credential evaluation from a recognized organization. The evaluation should confirm the degree is in a field directly related to the teller role, such as finance, economics, or accounting. Without the evaluation, adjudicators may question equivalency.
Can a community bank or credit union sponsor a teller for an H-1B?
Yes, any U.S. employer regardless of size can file an H-1B petition, but smaller institutions often lack in-house immigration counsel and may be unfamiliar with the LCA filing and I-129 petition process. You may need to proactively introduce them to the process and potentially suggest a flat-fee immigration service. The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply regardless of employer size.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Teller 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.