Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 3 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 3 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
The Spec Shoppe, in partnership with Clarkson Eyecare, is seeking a full-time Optometrist to practice full scope optometry at our St. Joseph, Missouri office.
As the largest eye care provider in St. Joseph, The Spec Shoppe specializes in comprehensive eye exams for all ages. Our optometrists focus on maintaining the health and development of our patient's eyes. The Spec Shoppe/Clarkson Eyecare is a proud partner of EyeCare Partners (ECP), a fast-growing network of successful optometry and ophthalmology practices with over 700 locations across the US. Through our national medical group of ophthalmologists and optometrists, ECP is building a network of clinically integrated eye care to improve the lives of our patients, our team members, and our community. Our team of highly skilled optometrists, opticians, and technicians focus on maintaining the health and development of our patients’ eyes by providing medically focused and clinically integrated eye care services to the community.
What We Offer:
• An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
• A doctor-led leadership team involved in all medical issues and the oversight of our Medical Executive Board.
• Investments in new equipment and infrastructure that allows you to apply your expertise and retain clinical autonomy.
• Access to our national medical network of practices, bringing together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge.
• A world-class support team that is dedicated and trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
• An established network for an immediate, sustained referral base.
• A custom and proprietary EHR system designed by doctors, and access to the latest in technology and medical testing for our patients.
Benefits:
• Competitive annual salary with a productivity bonus
• Generous Signing Bonus
• Student Loan Assistance
• Comprehensive employee benefit package including full medical, domestic partner coverage, maternity leave, 401k w/ company match, short and long term leave, PTO and much more
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursements
• State license reimbursements
• Medical malpractice insurance
We encourage you to apply today and join our team!
You can apply online or contact Senior Physician Recruiter, Paige Kirkley directly at paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com for more information.
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