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Assistant Psychologist jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 applies to candidates holding a master's degree or higher in psychology, while EB-3 covers those with a bachelor's degree and at least two years of supervised clinical experience.
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Get Access To All JobsHello, Thank You For Your Interest In Career Opportunities With The University Of Mississippi Medical Center. Please Review The Following Instructions Prior To Submitting Your Job Application
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources
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Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID R00055097
Job Category Faculty
Organization SOM-Peds-Child Development Clinic
Location/s: Main Campus Jackson
Job Title Assistant Professor - Child Psychologist - Child Development - Department of Pediatrics
Job Summary
Located in Jackson, MS, UMMC is the state's only academic health science center with the mission to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow's health care professionals, by conducting health sciences research, and by providing cutting edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status. UMMC encompasses seven health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health-related professions, graduate studies, pharmacy, and population health, with a total enrollment of close to 3,000 students. We offer competitive salaries for academicians in a rewarding environment for career development, situated in a region with a temperate climate and a low cost of living.
Education & Experience
The University of Mississippi Medical Center adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, sex, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the Medical Center. Under the provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the University of Mississippi at the Medical Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities with respect to admissions or employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
N/A
Time Type Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt Yes
Pay Class Salary FTE %: 100
Work Shift Day
Benefits Eligibility Grant Funded: No
Job Posting Date 11/3/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Hello, Thank You For Your Interest In Career Opportunities With The University Of Mississippi Medical Center. Please Review The Following Instructions Prior To Submitting Your Job Application
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID R00055097
Job Category Faculty
Organization SOM-Peds-Child Development Clinic
Location/s: Main Campus Jackson
Job Title Assistant Professor - Child Psychologist - Child Development - Department of Pediatrics
Job Summary
Located in Jackson, MS, UMMC is the state's only academic health science center with the mission to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow's health care professionals, by conducting health sciences research, and by providing cutting edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status. UMMC encompasses seven health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health-related professions, graduate studies, pharmacy, and population health, with a total enrollment of close to 3,000 students. We offer competitive salaries for academicians in a rewarding environment for career development, situated in a region with a temperate climate and a low cost of living.
Education & Experience
The University of Mississippi Medical Center adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, sex, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the Medical Center. Under the provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the University of Mississippi at the Medical Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities with respect to admissions or employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
N/A
Time Type Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt Yes
Pay Class Salary FTE %: 100
Work Shift Day
Benefits Eligibility Grant Funded: No
Job Posting Date 11/3/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Psychologist
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
A master's or doctoral degree in psychology qualifies you for EB-2. If you hold only a bachelor's, document five years of progressive supervised experience to meet the equivalent-degree standard USCIS applies during I-140 adjudication.
Look up prevailing wages before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for Assistant Psychologist roles in your target city. Employers must certify they'll pay at or above that level during PERM, so roles offering below it can't proceed.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have previously filed PERM applications for psychology or behavioral health roles. Prior filings signal that an employer understands the multi-step process and has internal HR capacity to manage it.
Prepare your O*NET occupation documentation early
Your employer's PERM recruitment test must align with the O*NET occupation profile for Assistant Psychologist roles. Having your job duties mapped to that profile before the offer stage speeds up the PERM job description drafting process.
Understand priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before committing to a sponsoring employer. Priority date backlogs can affect when you can file your I-485, even after PERM and I-140 approval.
Clarify portability rights at the offer stage
Under AC21, you can change employers once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. Confirm with your sponsoring employer that your job description is written broadly enough to preserve this flexibility.
Green Card Assistant Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for Assistant Psychologist roles differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa with a fixed period of stay and an annual lottery. PERM requires the employer to test the labor market, documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied, before USCIS can approve the immigrant petition.
What PERM recruitment steps do employers follow when sponsoring an Assistant Psychologist?
DOL requires employers to run mandatory job advertisements, including two Sunday newspaper ads and a job posting on the company's own website, over a 30-day recruitment window. The employer must document all applicant responses, show why any U.S. applicants were lawfully rejected, and submit a prevailing wage determination alongside the ETA Form 9089 to demonstrate compliance before DOL will certify the application.
Which green card category applies to Assistant Psychologist roles, EB-2 or EB-3?
EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or higher in psychology, or if you have a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive supervised clinical experience that USCIS accepts as the equivalent of an advanced degree. EB-3 applies to professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of qualifying experience. The employer's minimum requirements in the PERM job description determine which category fits.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for psychology roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified PERM filing histories for behavioral health and psychology occupations, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already navigated the process. Filtering by location and role type helps you identify hospital systems, community mental health agencies, and research institutions that have sponsored candidates in similar positions before.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship process has started?
AC21 job portability lets you change employers once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new position is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Separately, once your original employer's I-140 petition has been approved, a new sponsoring employer can request to retain that priority date when filing a new I-140, potentially preserving your place in the queue.