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AI Intern roles at U.S. tech and research companies can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data science, or a related field. Finding employers who file for permanent sponsorship at the intern-to-full-time pipeline stage is the key challenge.
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As an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support OTIS and the State’s AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible implementation of AI solutions. The role will assist state agencies and other government entities in assessing AI use cases, tools, risks and opportunities and developing secure, reusable technical approaches. The position will also contribute to statewide AI strategies and guidance that align with organizational goals and established governance, security and privacy requirements.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the development and implementation of AI strategies that align with organization’s goals and objectives
- Contribute to the AI review and approval process for use cases and vendors, ensuring they meet established compliance and operational requirements across the state.
- Support and promote the adoption of standardized AI processes.
- Support the State’s AI Center of Excellence by contributing technical expertise to the design of secure architectures, development of reusable technical patterns, use case development, prototyping, feasibility assessments and responsible implementation of AI solutions.
- Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in AI, positioning Office of Information Technology Services as a leader.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Please ensure candidate’s relevant experience is listed with appropriate supporting documentation)
- 1 year of proven experience with establishing proof of concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against criteria
- 2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms.
- 2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
- 1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- 1 year of experience defining AI use case success criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and production monitoring measures for AI use cases.
- 1 year of experience building dashboards and reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes.
- 1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Background in a variety of programming languages and principals.
- Familiarity with the foundations of artificial neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural language processing, image classification and time-series data.
- Experience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Undergraduate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
OTHER SKILLS/DUTIES:
- Strong communication and knowledge-transfer skills.
- Advanced report writing ability.
- Excellent communication skills and relevant public speaking.
- Experience working on complex projects.
BENEFITS AT INTELLIBEE
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
As an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support OTIS and the State’s AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible implementation of AI solutions. The role will assist state agencies and other government entities in assessing AI use cases, tools, risks and opportunities and developing secure, reusable technical approaches. The position will also contribute to statewide AI strategies and guidance that align with organizational goals and established governance, security and privacy requirements.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the development and implementation of AI strategies that align with organization’s goals and objectives
- Contribute to the AI review and approval process for use cases and vendors, ensuring they meet established compliance and operational requirements across the state.
- Support and promote the adoption of standardized AI processes.
- Support the State’s AI Center of Excellence by contributing technical expertise to the design of secure architectures, development of reusable technical patterns, use case development, prototyping, feasibility assessments and responsible implementation of AI solutions.
- Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in AI, positioning Office of Information Technology Services as a leader.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Please ensure candidate’s relevant experience is listed with appropriate supporting documentation)
- 1 year of proven experience with establishing proof of concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against criteria
- 2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms.
- 2 years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
- 1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- 1 year of experience defining AI use case success criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs) and production monitoring measures for AI use cases.
- 1 year of experience building dashboards and reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes.
- 1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI capabilities with Azure and AWS.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Background in a variety of programming languages and principals.
- Familiarity with the foundations of artificial neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural language processing, image classification and time-series data.
- Experience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Undergraduate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
OTHER SKILLS/DUTIES:
- Strong communication and knowledge-transfer skills.
- Advanced report writing ability.
- Excellent communication skills and relevant public speaking.
- Experience working on complex projects.
BENEFITS AT INTELLIBEE
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an AI Intern
Align your degree to SOC codes
PERM filings tie the role to a Standard Occupational Classification code. For AI Intern positions, codes like 15-2051 (Data Scientists) or 15-1299 require a degree in a specific field, so your transcript and credential evaluations need to match the employer's PERM job description precisely.
Target companies with intern-to-full-time pipelines
Employers only sponsor green cards for permanent, full-time positions. Focus on companies that convert interns to full-time roles, then initiate PERM after you convert, since no employer will sponsor a temporary intern position directly.
Search PERM filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by their green card filing history. Hiring managers at companies with active EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings already understand the process, reducing the friction of introducing sponsorship in your offer negotiation.
Request an EB-3 professional track early
If your degree is a U.S. bachelor's or foreign equivalent in a relevant STEM field, you may qualify for EB-3 professional classification at the post-conversion full-time stage. Clarify this with your employer's HR team before accepting an offer, not after.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment
USCIS requires employers to be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor certain employment-based green card petitions. Ask recruiters directly before your final interview round, as small AI startups frequently skip E-Verify enrollment until it becomes a compliance requirement.
Understand PERM advertising timelines
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing a PERM application, which typically runs 30 to 180 days depending on the employer's specific ad placements. Budget for this lag when planning your timeline from offer acceptance to I-140 filing.
Green Card AI Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer sponsor a green card for an AI Intern position directly?
No. PERM labor certification requires the sponsored position to be a permanent, full-time role. Internships are temporary by definition, so direct sponsorship of an AI Intern title isn't possible. The common path is to complete the internship, convert to a full-time AI or data science role, and then have the employer initiate PERM for that permanent position.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for AI roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery with a cap of 85,000 slots. EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level for most nationalities. The trade-off is time: EB-3 involves PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and priority date waiting periods that can stretch multi-year, whereas H-1B status can begin within months of selection.
Does a foreign computer science degree qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship in AI roles?
A foreign bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, or a closely related STEM field generally qualifies for EB-3 professional classification after credential evaluation confirms U.S. equivalency. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent, so a master's or Ph.D. strengthens eligibility. Check the O*NET occupation profile for the specific SOC code your employer uses in the PERM filing to confirm degree field alignment.
How do I find AI employers who sponsor green cards?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate lets you search AI and data science roles filtered by employers with verified green card filing histories, so you can target companies that have already gone through the PERM process rather than guessing which employers will sponsor after you receive an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for AI Intern roles transitioning to full-time sponsored positions?
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for the specific role and work location as determined through the OFLC Wage Search tool. For AI and data science roles, prevailing wages are benchmarked against SOC-code data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Your employer must certify this wage on the PERM application, and the sponsored salary must meet or exceed that threshold at the time of filing.