Application Security Engineer Green Card Jobs

Application Security Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing your I-140 petition. Security engineering's specialized degree and skills requirements make PERM approvals straightforward for most sponsoring employers.

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Overview

Open Jobs99+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type60% On-site
Median Salary$161K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsRyder System

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ServiceTitan
Staff Application Security Engineer
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ServiceTitan
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Staff Application Security Engineer
ServiceTitan
California
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
Technical Program Management
$152,600/yr - $204,200/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
None
1,001-5,000

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Datadog
Senior Application Security Engineer
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Senior Application Security Engineer
Datadog
New York, New York
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$187,000/yr - $240,000/yr
Hybrid
7+ yrs exp.
None
5,001-10,000

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Senior Application Security Engineer
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Added 1w ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Alpharetta, Georgia
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$111,500/yr - $211,500/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Juniper Networks
Senior Application Security Engineer
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Juniper Networks
Added 1w ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
Juniper Networks
Durham, North Carolina
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
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Hybrid
Associate's

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Ryder System
Application Security Engineer
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Ryder System
Added 3w ago
Application Security Engineer
Ryder System
Boston, Massachusetts
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$110,000/yr - $130,000/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Application Security Engineer

Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements

EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a related field. Document your appsec specialization, penetration testing certifications, and any advanced coursework before your employer starts the PERM audit.

Target employers with active PERM filings

Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have previously filed PERM certifications for security engineering titles. Companies with a filing history have established internal processes, meaning your case moves faster than at first-time sponsors.

Find green card sponsors using Migrate Mate

Filter Application Security Engineer roles by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have sponsored foreign workers for similar titles, saving weeks of manual research before your first outreach.

Clarify job duties to satisfy PERM specificity

PERM requires your employer to advertise the exact role being sponsored. If your duties span both software development and security, work with HR to draft a job description that reflects the appsec scope accurately, or a misclassified posting risks DOL rejection.

Understand the PERM recruitment window before accepting an offer

Your employer must run a mandatory 30-day DOL recruitment period and then wait 30 days before filing. Confirm this timeline during offer negotiations so your start date, any OPT or H-1B expiration, and the PERM filing window align without a gap in authorization.

Request concurrent I-485 filing if your priority date is current

If the Visa Bulletin shows your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is current at the time your I-140 is approved, ask your employer to file your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. This can cut months off your wait for a green card.

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Application Security Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Application Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?

Most Application Security Engineer positions qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent experience in a specialized security discipline. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer chooses the category when filing the PERM labor certification, so the job description's stated minimum requirements are what determines eligibility, not your personal credentials alone.

How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?

H-1B is a temporary status subject to annual cap lotteries and six-year limits. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no renewal concerns. There is no cap on EB-2 and EB-3 filings themselves, though per-country backlogs can extend wait times for nationals of India and China. The PERM process also requires your employer to run active recruitment, which H-1B does not.

What documentation do I need to support a PERM filing as an Application Security Engineer?

You'll need degree transcripts, any professional certifications like CISSP, CEH, or OSCP, and a detailed employment history showing progressive responsibility in application security. If your foreign degree is not from a U.S. institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. USCIS and DOL both review these records during the I-140 and PERM audit stages.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for security engineering roles?

Search for Application Security Engineer positions filtered by green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with a documented history of PERM filings for similar titles, so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have already navigated the process rather than starting conversations with employers who are unfamiliar with it.

Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B, and will my status be protected?

Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification and an I-140 petition while you're in valid H-1B status. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, you gain significant flexibility to change employers or roles without losing your place in the green card queue. USCIS administers the I-140 stage after DOL certifies the PERM.

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