Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordUSCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it.
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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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Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
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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
- USCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it. Source: US Department of Labor visa filings (LCA) (US Department of Labor (OFLC), plus USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub).
- 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
What You’ll Do
The Shop Foreman provides technical leadership and day-to-day support to the Long Beach BMW service team. You'll help technicians resolve complex repairs, monitor shop performance and workflow, and ensure work is completed efficiently and to dealership and manufacturer standards.
Key responsibilities include:
• Provide technical guidance and diagnostic support to Service Technicians
• Assist with complex electrical, diagnostic, mechanical, and computer-system concerns
• Help coordinate shop workflow to support productivity and timely vehicle completion
• Monitor repair quality and ensure work meets dealership and manufacturer standards
• Communicate technical diagnoses and repair needs clearly to technicians, Service Advisors, and leadership
• Monitor technician performance and productivity and help address opportunities for improvement
• Support, motivate, and develop the shop team
• Stay current on BMW technical information, procedures, and evolving vehicle technology
• Partner with Service leadership and other departments to resolve operational or guest concerns
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant shop environment
What You’ll Bring
• 5+ years of automotive diagnostic and repair experience
• Strong electrical and advanced diagnostic skills
• Previous supervisory or technical leadership experience
• BMW, European luxury, or franchise dealership experience strongly preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Ability to coach and support experienced technicians
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of dealership management and service systems
Employment Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test and valid driver license.
Benefits
Sonic Automotive offers eligible teammates a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA options, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, and employee vehicle purchase and lease benefits.
Bring your technical expertise and leadership experience to Long Beach BMW and help drive the performance of our Service team. Apply today.
(The Shop Foreman Position has a has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guideline
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