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Appraiser green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition. Roles in real estate valuation, tax assessment, and insurance typically qualify as specialty occupations under DOL's prevailing-wage framework, making employment-based sponsorship a realistic route for credentialed foreign professionals.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Position Summary
This job is responsible for reviewing residential appraisal reports completed by staff or third-party appraisers to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and valuation guidelines for lending. Key responsibilities include conducting quality reviews, requesting revisions for non-compliant reports, and mitigating risk. Job expectations include requiring appraiser license/certification, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills to address issues and report outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Completes residential property valuation product quality reviews and/or analyses while maintaining individual work queue(s) to support production goals
- Completes enterprise and/or management cascaded compliance training
- Attends team calls/meetings to understand department goals, initiatives, processes and strategies
- Maintains appropriate state appraisal licensure and completes all required continuing education
- Understands, and adapts to changes to, applicable industry laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines affecting real property valuations
- Delivers process outputs and relevant reporting requested by management
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 5+ years appraisal/appraisal review experience
- Arizona State licensed (certified or certified general) appraiser in good standing
LOCATION
Location: Phoenix or Chandler AZ
SKILLS
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
- Record Keeping
- Reporting
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Oral Communications
- Problem Solving
- Research
- Business Acumen
- Innovative Thinking
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Position Summary
This job is responsible for reviewing residential appraisal reports completed by staff or third-party appraisers to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and valuation guidelines for lending. Key responsibilities include conducting quality reviews, requesting revisions for non-compliant reports, and mitigating risk. Job expectations include requiring appraiser license/certification, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills to address issues and report outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Completes residential property valuation product quality reviews and/or analyses while maintaining individual work queue(s) to support production goals
- Completes enterprise and/or management cascaded compliance training
- Attends team calls/meetings to understand department goals, initiatives, processes and strategies
- Maintains appropriate state appraisal licensure and completes all required continuing education
- Understands, and adapts to changes to, applicable industry laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines affecting real property valuations
- Delivers process outputs and relevant reporting requested by management
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 5+ years appraisal/appraisal review experience
- Arizona State licensed (certified or certified general) appraiser in good standing
LOCATION
Location: Phoenix or Chandler AZ
SKILLS
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
- Record Keeping
- Reporting
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Oral Communications
- Problem Solving
- Research
- Business Acumen
- Innovative Thinking
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Appraiser
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to document that the role genuinely needs your specific qualifications. Get your foreign appraisal degree evaluated by a NACES-recognized credential evaluation service before the recruitment phase begins, so there are no surprises during DOL review.
Target employers with active appraisal licensing programs
Many appraisal firms only sponsor if they hold the required state Appraiser Management Company registration. Prioritize employers already operating across multiple states, since they're more likely to have established HR infrastructure for multi-year PERM and I-140 sponsorship commitments.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in appraisal and related valuation roles. Searching by role type and location helps you focus outreach on firms that have already navigated the PERM process for similar positions.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location throughout the PERM process and beyond. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific appraisal title and metro area before negotiating compensation, so you understand the minimum your sponsor is legally required to meet.
Understand priority date backlogs before you start
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits. If you're from India or China, your priority date, set when PERM is filed, may face a significant wait before you can file an I-485. Factor this into your long-term planning and ask employers about their timeline experience with international hires.
Document your appraisal experience for I-140 filing
Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. For EB-3 skilled worker petitions, USCIS requires evidence that you meet the two-year experience minimum. Gather employer letters, appraisal reports, state licensing records, and any professional designations like MAI or SRA well before filing.
Green Card Appraiser: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign appraiser qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-2 applies if your role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in appraisal or a directly related field. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of qualifying experience. The specific category your employer files under depends on how the job description is written and the minimum requirements documented in the PERM labor certification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for appraisers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with a fixed duration, subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, with no expiration on your right to work. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing, steps that don't apply to H-1B petitions. Processing is longer, but the outcome is permanent.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for appraisal roles?
PERM requires your employer to request a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conduct a recruitment campaign to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This typically includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of all applicants considered. Only after DOL certifies the PERM application can your employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for appraiser positions?
Many appraisal firms are small or mid-size operations unfamiliar with the PERM process. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your outreach on firms that have already sponsored similar positions rather than educating employers from scratch about the process.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers during the process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM certification generally cannot transfer and your new employer must restart the process. Once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date, subject to USCIS review of the new role's comparability.