Entry Level Green Card Jobs

Entry level EB-2 and EB-3 roles are among the few positions where U.S. employers commit to full permanent residency sponsorship from day one. Unlike temporary work visas, these pathways lead directly to a green card, making early-career roles with PERM-sponsoring employers a rare and structurally significant opportunity for international professionals.

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Overview

Open Jobs153,071+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type96% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsState Farm

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QuikTrip
Assistant Manager
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QuikTrip
New 1m ago
Assistant Manager
QuikTrip
Glendale, Arizona
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
Account Management
Retail Banking & Branch Management
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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Marriott International
Engineer
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Marriott International
New 1m ago
Engineer
Marriott International
San Francisco, California
Specialized Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
$70.19 - $70.19/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Frito-Lay
Route Sales Representative
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Frito-Lay
New 2m ago
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
Saco, Maine
Sales
Account Management
$64k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Life Time
Pilates Instructor
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Life Time
New 2m ago
Pilates Instructor
Life Time
Eagan, Minnesota
Fitness & Recreation
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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First Student
Diesel Mechanic
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First Student
New 3m ago
Diesel Mechanic
First Student
Villa Park, Illinois
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
$25 - $27/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Jobs

Align your degree to PERM job requirements

EB-2 and EB-3 PERM applications require a specific minimum education for the role. Make sure your foreign degree credential evaluation matches exactly what the employer will list in the labor certification, or USCIS may issue a request for evidence.

Target employers with PERM filing history

Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which companies have filed PERM applications for entry level roles in your occupation. Employers who've done it before are far more likely to sponsor again than those starting the process cold.

Understand which EB pathway fits your profile

EB-3 covers most entry level roles requiring a bachelor's degree or two years of experience, while EB-2 requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability. EB-1 skips PERM entirely but requires extraordinary ability. Confirm with your employer which category the job duties support before accepting an offer.

Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers

Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship to surface employers with verified PERM filing history in your occupation, so you're not applying blind to roles where sponsorship is never actually offered at the entry level.

Ask employers about PERM timing before signing

PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition. Ask your prospective employer when they plan to start the process and who manages the filing, so you're not caught waiting years into employment for a process that never began.

Nail the OFLC prevailing wage before salary negotiations

Every PERM-sponsored role must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Look up your role's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, since your offer salary must meet or exceed that threshold for the labor certification to be approved.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can an employer sponsor an entry level worker for a green card through EB-2 or EB-3?

Yes. EB-3 is specifically designed for roles that require a bachelor's degree or at least two years of training or experience, which covers most entry level professional positions. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree. Employers must go through the PERM labor certification process with DOL before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS, but entry level sponsorship is a well-established path.

How do I find entry level jobs where employers will sponsor an EB-2 or EB-3 green card?

Most employers don't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings, so you need to identify companies with a documented history of PERM filings. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history filtered by occupation and location, so you can target companies that have actually sponsored workers in roles similar to yours rather than guessing from a job listing.

What is PERM labor certification and why does it matter for entry level applicants?

PERM is the DOL process employers must complete before sponsoring most EB-2 and EB-3 workers. The employer must prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role by running a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign. For entry level positions, this matters because roles with broad applicant pools can face more scrutiny, and the employer carries the full legal and financial burden of the filing.

Is there a wait time for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card even after approval?

Yes. Once USCIS approves the I-140 petition, workers from countries with high demand, including India and China, often face multi-year backlogs before a green card becomes available due to per-country annual caps. Workers from other countries may see significantly shorter waits. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin that shows current priority date cutoffs by country and category.

Does my entry level job title affect which EB category my employer can use?

Yes, directly. The job duties and minimum education or experience requirements the employer documents in the PERM application determine the EB category, not the title itself. A role listed as 'analyst' requiring only a bachelor's degree typically qualifies under EB-3, while a role requiring a master's degree or specialized expertise may support EB-2. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess the duties against USCIS definitions before filing.

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