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Northwestern University sponsors Green Cards for faculty, researchers, and professional staff across its academic and administrative operations. As a major research university, Northwestern regularly supports permanent residency for roles in science, engineering, medicine, and higher education administration, making it a meaningful Green Card sponsor in the education sector.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: MED-Obstetrics & Gynecology
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary
This is a consortium of multicenter NICHD-sponsored research studies of pregnant and postpartum people. The research nurse coordinator will assist with the daily activities related to active research projects. This will include recruiting subjects, conducting study visits, collecting and processing specimens, data collection, and entry.
Specific Responsibilities
- Conducts initial study visit. Verifies subject eligibility. Performs study procedures including collecting and processing specimens, physical exam including obstetrical exam, subject interview.
- Performs subject recruitment, including identification of potential participants, initial screening for eligibility.
- Maintains appropriate and accurate source documents. Performs data entry, data monitoring, data reconciliation.
- Reviews medical records for chart abstraction data.
- Coordinates the implementation and ongoing management of research study protocols. Trains and educates other research team members on new protocols and protocol changes. Provide instruction regarding the protocol to other health professionals. Fosters positive relationships with hospital departments and private physician offices.
- Conducts follow up visits for maternal surveillance, including collecting and processing specimens, physical exams, subject interview. Communicates and facilitates follow up visits for pediatric evaluations.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program along with 3 years of clinical practice or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois
Minimum Competencies:
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently but still functioning as part of a team
- CPR certification. Completion of CITI and protocol training
- Blood draw, nasopharyngeal swab, and specimen processing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Labor and delivery or antepartum care experience
- Research experience
Preferred Competencies:
- Spanish speaking
Target hiring range for this position will be between $85,000-$95,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life And Wellness
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
Department: MED-Obstetrics & Gynecology
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary
This is a consortium of multicenter NICHD-sponsored research studies of pregnant and postpartum people. The research nurse coordinator will assist with the daily activities related to active research projects. This will include recruiting subjects, conducting study visits, collecting and processing specimens, data collection, and entry.
Specific Responsibilities
- Conducts initial study visit. Verifies subject eligibility. Performs study procedures including collecting and processing specimens, physical exam including obstetrical exam, subject interview.
- Performs subject recruitment, including identification of potential participants, initial screening for eligibility.
- Maintains appropriate and accurate source documents. Performs data entry, data monitoring, data reconciliation.
- Reviews medical records for chart abstraction data.
- Coordinates the implementation and ongoing management of research study protocols. Trains and educates other research team members on new protocols and protocol changes. Provide instruction regarding the protocol to other health professionals. Fosters positive relationships with hospital departments and private physician offices.
- Conducts follow up visits for maternal surveillance, including collecting and processing specimens, physical exams, subject interview. Communicates and facilitates follow up visits for pediatric evaluations.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program along with 3 years of clinical practice or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois
Minimum Competencies:
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently but still functioning as part of a team
- CPR certification. Completion of CITI and protocol training
- Blood draw, nasopharyngeal swab, and specimen processing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Labor and delivery or antepartum care experience
- Research experience
Preferred Competencies:
- Spanish speaking
Target hiring range for this position will be between $85,000-$95,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life And Wellness
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Northwestern University Green Card Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target faculty and research roles first
Northwestern's Green Card sponsorships concentrate heavily in academic and research positions. Faculty appointments, postdoctoral researchers, and laboratory scientists in fields like biomedical research, engineering, and social sciences represent the clearest path to employer-sponsored permanent residency.
Understand the EB-1B and EB-2 NIW pathways for researchers
Outstanding researchers at Northwestern may qualify for EB-1B or EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions. These pathways reward published work, citations, and research impact, which align naturally with Northwestern's expectations for tenure-track and senior research appointments.
Ask about Green Card sponsorship during the offer stage
Northwestern departments set their own sponsorship policies. Raise the question directly during offer negotiations, not after onboarding. Faculty hiring committees and HR business partners for research units are typically best positioned to confirm whether a role qualifies for Green Card support.
Expect PERM labor certification for most professional roles
Most EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorships at Northwestern involve PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor. This process can take over a year before a petition is even filed, so starting conversations early in your employment gives you the most runway.
Use Migrate Mate to identify verified sponsorship roles
Not every Northwestern job posting makes sponsorship intentions obvious. Migrate Mate surfaces verified Green Card sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you focus your applications on roles where support is actually available.
Build a record of impact before initiating sponsorship conversations
Northwestern's immigration support decisions often reflect how integral an employee is to ongoing research or institutional programs. Demonstrating clear contributions to grants, publications, or departmental goals strengthens the internal case for the university to fund and initiate your Green Card process.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Northwestern University sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, Northwestern University sponsors Green Cards for eligible employees, particularly faculty, researchers, and certain professional staff. Sponsorship is most common in academic departments, research centers, and specialized administrative roles where the position requires a unique skill set that supports the university's ongoing programs and cannot easily be filled by a U.S. worker.
Which roles and departments at Northwestern University are most likely to receive Green Card sponsorship?
Faculty positions, postdoctoral researchers, and senior research scientists across Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, McCormick School of Engineering, and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences represent the highest concentration of Green Card sponsorships. Professional roles in research administration and highly specialized IT or data science positions within the university's research infrastructure also see sponsorship with some regularity.
How do I start the Green Card application process at Northwestern University?
The process typically begins with your department and Northwestern's Office of Human Resources confirming that your role qualifies for sponsorship. From there, the university's immigration counsel files the PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You'll need to provide documentation supporting your qualifications and the specialty nature of your position throughout.
How long does the Green Card process take at Northwestern University?
The timeline depends on your visa category and country of birth. PERM labor certification alone can take one to two years. For applicants from countries with backlogged priority dates, particularly India or China, the total wait from PERM filing to Green Card approval can extend significantly beyond that. EB-1B and EB-2 NIW paths, which skip PERM, can be faster for qualifying researchers.
How do I find open Green Card sponsorship jobs at Northwestern University?
Northwestern posts open positions through its careers portal, but job listings rarely state Green Card sponsorship eligibility explicitly. Migrate Mate tracks verified employer sponsorship history so you can identify Northwestern roles where real sponsorship support has occurred, helping you prioritize applications and approach interviews with confidence that sponsorship is a realistic option for your target department.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at Northwestern University?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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