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Applied AI Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for skilled workers, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before submitting an I-140 petition to USCIS. Priority dates and country backlogs vary, so starting the sponsorship process early matters.
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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 Applied AI Engineer
Document your AI specialization precisely
PERM requires your job duties to match your credentials exactly. List specific frameworks, model architectures, and deployment environments you've worked with so your employer can build a labor certification that reflects your actual role, not a generic software engineer description.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC Wage Search to verify that a prospective employer has filed PERM applications for AI or machine learning roles before. Employers new to PERM sponsorship often underestimate the timeline, which can stall your case after you've already joined.
Find green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Applied AI Engineer roles by employers who actively sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. Seeing verified sponsorship history upfront saves you from raising the subject with employers who have no PERM infrastructure in place.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your employer early
Applied AI Engineer positions can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines minimum requirements. EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's. The category affects your priority date and, for some nationalities, your wait time significantly.
Request the PERM start date before accepting an offer
Ask specifically when your employer plans to begin the prevailing wage determination with DOL. PERM requires a formal PWD before recruitment can start, and that process alone can take several months, pushing your I-140 filing further than most candidates expect.
Check your O*NET occupation profile against your job duties
USCIS scrutinizes whether Applied AI Engineer duties constitute a specialty occupation. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your SOC code helps you confirm that your role aligns with published degree requirements, which strengthens both the PERM application and any subsequent RFE response.
Green Card Applied AI Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Applied AI Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Applied AI Engineer positions qualify under EB-2 if the employer requires a master's degree or you can demonstrate the equivalent through a combination of a bachelor's degree and five or more years of progressive experience. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree as the minimum. The classification affects your priority date and, for nationals of high-backlog countries like India and China, can meaningfully change your wait time.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary status in two-year or three-year increments and is subject to annual lottery caps. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card process leads to permanent residency and has no annual employer cap for most nationalities, though per-country limits create backlogs for applicants from India and China. The PERM labor certification process also requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign before filing, which adds three to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
How long does the PERM process typically take for an Applied AI Engineer?
The DOL prevailing wage determination currently runs several months, followed by the supervised recruitment period of at least 30 days, then PERM audit risk adds further variance. From the day your employer begins the PWD request to an approved I-140 at USCIS, plan for 18 to 30 months in a standard case without an audit. Premium processing is available for I-140 but not for PERM, so the DOL phase cannot be accelerated.
What should I look for in an employer willing to sponsor a green card?
Look for employers who have filed PERM applications for AI or machine learning roles in the past two years, have dedicated immigration counsel rather than ad hoc vendor relationships, and are willing to state a clear PERM start date in your offer letter. You can search for Applied AI Engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which filters by sponsorship type so you're only seeing companies that have already committed to the process.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers resets the PERM process entirely because the application is tied to a specific employer and a specific job description. If your I-140 has been approved and has been pending for 180 days or more, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a similar role at a new employer without losing your priority date. For most Applied AI Engineer candidates early in the process, leaving before I-140 approval means starting over with a new sponsor.