User Experience UX Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
User Experience (UX) roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from tech companies, agencies, and enterprise software firms. Most require a bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field. Employers file Labor Condition Applications through the Department of Labor before sponsoring. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Team Introduction
The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands. In this role, you will:
- Work closely with cross-functional leads to deeply understand the needs of E-commerce consumers, merchants, and influencers in the Latin America market and other global markets;
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the key research questions that will help shape the E-commerce product strategy in different markets;
- Identify and create the best research methods based on the question, timeline, and resourcing;
- Design and implement research, synthesize findings into practical and impactful insights to help stakeholders make decisions;
- Measure and track how product changes affect user behaviors and attitudes over time across different markets, reveal the key reasons with solid data rationale;
- Initiate foundational research and gather insights from relevant industries to help stakeholders explore the possible solutions to challenging long-term product questions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience in UX research, preferably in the E-commerce/tech industry.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Psychology, Statistics, Sociology, Marketing Research, Economics, International Trade, or other related fields.
- Experience and/or knowledge in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as: usability studies (remote/in lab), focus groups, interviews, concept tests, diary studies, surveys, data analysis, A/B testing, etc. Be able to conduct interviews/design questionnaires in the US.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take initiative to solve problems and learn new things. Business travel to the Latin America for 2 to 3 weeks per quarter for business purposes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast paced environment.
- Great written and spoken communication skills to influence product partners and major company decisions.
- Ability to analyze large sample data with statistic tools, such as SQL, Python, R, SPSS.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $80169 - $121600 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands. In this role, you will:
- Work closely with cross-functional leads to deeply understand the needs of E-commerce consumers, merchants, and influencers in the Latin America market and other global markets;
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the key research questions that will help shape the E-commerce product strategy in different markets;
- Identify and create the best research methods based on the question, timeline, and resourcing;
- Design and implement research, synthesize findings into practical and impactful insights to help stakeholders make decisions;
- Measure and track how product changes affect user behaviors and attitudes over time across different markets, reveal the key reasons with solid data rationale;
- Initiate foundational research and gather insights from relevant industries to help stakeholders explore the possible solutions to challenging long-term product questions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience in UX research, preferably in the E-commerce/tech industry.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Psychology, Statistics, Sociology, Marketing Research, Economics, International Trade, or other related fields.
- Experience and/or knowledge in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as: usability studies (remote/in lab), focus groups, interviews, concept tests, diary studies, surveys, data analysis, A/B testing, etc. Be able to conduct interviews/design questionnaires in the US.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take initiative to solve problems and learn new things. Business travel to the Latin America for 2 to 3 weeks per quarter for business purposes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast paced environment.
- Great written and spoken communication skills to influence product partners and major company decisions.
- Ability to analyze large sample data with statistic tools, such as SQL, Python, R, SPSS.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $80169 - $121600 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
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Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
USCIS requires UX roles to qualify as specialty occupations, meaning a specific bachelor's degree must be required for the job. Degrees in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or Cognitive Science align most cleanly with UX job descriptions.
Target employers with a proven H-1B filing history
Not every company that posts UX roles will sponsor visas. Focus your search on employers who have filed H-1B petitions for UX or design roles before. DOL disclosure data shows which companies have done this consistently in recent years.
Understand that your portfolio carries weight in the petition
For UX roles, USCIS officers sometimes scrutinize whether the job truly requires a degree. A strong portfolio demonstrating research, wireframing, and systems-level thinking reinforces that your work is specialized, not generalist, supporting the specialty occupation argument.
Ask employers about LCA filing before your start date
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Confirming this step is underway early avoids delays, especially if you're transitioning from OPT or another visa status with a hard deadline.
Consider O-1A if your work has received industry recognition
UX professionals with notable conference presentations, published research, awards, or leadership at recognized organizations may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed at any time of year.
Use cap-exempt employers to avoid lottery risk
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. UX roles at university design labs or nonprofit organizations can be sponsored outside the lottery, offering a more predictable path to work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do UX jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, UX roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a field like Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related discipline. The key is demonstrating that the job is a specialty occupation. Roles framed around generalist design or marketing functions face more scrutiny during USCIS adjudication, so job title and description wording matters considerably.
What degree do I need for a sponsored UX role?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or Psychology with a UX concentration. USCIS looks for a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. If your degree is in an adjacent field, documented coursework in UX research methods or design systems can help support the specialty occupation argument.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for UX designers compared to software engineers?
UX roles face more petition scrutiny than software engineering roles because specialty occupation status is less automatically established. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking the employer to prove a degree in a specific field is required. Large tech employers with experienced immigration counsel handle this routinely, which is why targeting companies with a documented history of sponsoring design roles is a practical advantage.
Can I get sponsored for a UX role if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. Many UX professionals transition from F-1 OPT to H-1B status. If you have a STEM-designated degree such as HCI or Computer Science, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, which gives you up to three H-1B lottery cycles to secure sponsorship. Starting your job search early and browsing sponsored UX roles on Migrate Mate improves your chances of finding an employer ready to file before your OPT expires.
Are there visa options for UX roles that bypass the H-1B lottery?
Yes. The O-1A visa is available to UX professionals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through awards, published research, speaking engagements, or leadership in recognized organizations. Cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship is also available through universities and qualifying nonprofits. Australian citizens can explore the E-3 visa, and Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status if the role fits an eligible USMCA occupation category.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored User Experience UX 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.