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Associate Architect green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Firms that regularly sponsor foreign architects understand the recruitment documentation and prevailing wage requirements that make PERM approvable.
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You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Associate Director – Solutions Architect, you will execute a strategic vision for enterprise technology enablement, acting as the driving force behind internal process transformation. You will build and scale a Platform as a Service (PaaS) infrastructure, championing a corporate DevSecOps culture that unites development, operations, and security. Acting as a strategic bridge between technical engineering and executive leadership, you will empower internal teams to innovate through centralized Citizen Development programs, automated tooling, and secure cloud environments.
What we’re looking for...
- Citizen Development & PaaS Strategy: Lead the design and execution of a Platform as a Service (PaaS) computing infrastructure built on Verizon Private Cloud VMs (VCP VMs), providing a secure, scalable, and self-service ecosystem tailored for the internal Citizen Developer community.
- Corporate DevOps & CI/CD Leadership: Standardize enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines across a complex corporate environment. Manage container and package registries (OneArtifactory) and embed "secure-by-design" principles using automated SAST and SCA security testing.
- Cloud Infrastructure & SRE: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to deploy, manage, and scale applications across VCP VMs, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and OpenStack. Establish real-time SRE monitoring and lead "Fail Fast, Fail Small" Chaos Engineering game days.
- Executive Communication & Agile Transformation: Serve as a strategic liaison, translating complex technical architectures into actionable business value for C-suite and senior executive leaders. Manage cross-functional projects using Agile practices to eliminate legacy silos and drive adoption of new platforms.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education & General Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or 4+ years of work/military experience) with 8+ years of relevant technical experience in enterprise IT, DevOps, or Solutions Architecture.
- Strategic & Technical Leadership: 6+ years in an architectural or engineering leadership role with end-to-end delivery accountability. Proven track record of executing strategic technology initiatives, specifically standing up PaaS environments or enterprise development platforms.
- Executive Communication & Presentation: 5+ years of experience translating technical roadmaps, system designs, and infrastructure proposals into clear, compelling presentations for executive stakeholders.
- Frameworks & Business Acumen: Deep understanding of corporate DevOps governance, TOGAF/ITIL standards, and the financial acumen (P&L, ROI, business cases) required to justify enterprise infrastructure investments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated success in launching low-code/no-code platforms, fostering community-driven development ecosystems, or scaling internal Citizen Developer programs.
- Active industry certifications in Cloud Architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, or foundational networking (Cisco CCNA/CCNP).
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $141,000.00 - $270,000.00.
INTRODUCTION
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Associate Director – Solutions Architect, you will execute a strategic vision for enterprise technology enablement, acting as the driving force behind internal process transformation. You will build and scale a Platform as a Service (PaaS) infrastructure, championing a corporate DevSecOps culture that unites development, operations, and security. Acting as a strategic bridge between technical engineering and executive leadership, you will empower internal teams to innovate through centralized Citizen Development programs, automated tooling, and secure cloud environments.
What we’re looking for...
- Citizen Development & PaaS Strategy: Lead the design and execution of a Platform as a Service (PaaS) computing infrastructure built on Verizon Private Cloud VMs (VCP VMs), providing a secure, scalable, and self-service ecosystem tailored for the internal Citizen Developer community.
- Corporate DevOps & CI/CD Leadership: Standardize enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines across a complex corporate environment. Manage container and package registries (OneArtifactory) and embed "secure-by-design" principles using automated SAST and SCA security testing.
- Cloud Infrastructure & SRE: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to deploy, manage, and scale applications across VCP VMs, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and OpenStack. Establish real-time SRE monitoring and lead "Fail Fast, Fail Small" Chaos Engineering game days.
- Executive Communication & Agile Transformation: Serve as a strategic liaison, translating complex technical architectures into actionable business value for C-suite and senior executive leaders. Manage cross-functional projects using Agile practices to eliminate legacy silos and drive adoption of new platforms.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education & General Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or 4+ years of work/military experience) with 8+ years of relevant technical experience in enterprise IT, DevOps, or Solutions Architecture.
- Strategic & Technical Leadership: 6+ years in an architectural or engineering leadership role with end-to-end delivery accountability. Proven track record of executing strategic technology initiatives, specifically standing up PaaS environments or enterprise development platforms.
- Executive Communication & Presentation: 5+ years of experience translating technical roadmaps, system designs, and infrastructure proposals into clear, compelling presentations for executive stakeholders.
- Frameworks & Business Acumen: Deep understanding of corporate DevOps governance, TOGAF/ITIL standards, and the financial acumen (P&L, ROI, business cases) required to justify enterprise infrastructure investments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated success in launching low-code/no-code platforms, fostering community-driven development ecosystems, or scaling internal Citizen Developer programs.
- Active industry certifications in Cloud Architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, or foundational networking (Cisco CCNA/CCNP).
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $141,000.00 - $270,000.00.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Associate Architect
Document your licensure and degree equivalency early
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising the role. If your architecture degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation done now so your employer can confirm it meets EB-2 or EB-3 qualifications without delays.
Target firms with dedicated immigration counsel
Architecture firms that have sponsored foreign professionals before already have immigration attorneys and HR workflows in place for PERM. Firms without that infrastructure often stall at the recruitment-documentation stage, stretching your timeline by months before the I-140 is even filed.
Search for green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Use it to identify architecture firms actively sponsoring foreign professionals rather than cold-applying to companies with no documented green card track record.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer's PERM filing must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Associate Architect roles in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level tied to your job duties before you negotiate, so your offered salary won't jeopardize the PERM certification.
Ask explicitly about the PERM recruitment timeline
Employers must run a compliant recruitment test before filing PERM, including specific job postings and documentation of applicant review. Ask during the offer stage how soon they can begin recruitment, since delays in starting that process directly push back your priority date and I-485 eligibility.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Confirm that your original I-140 was approved before relying on portability, since an unapproved I-140 cannot anchor your priority date.
Green Card Associate Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover Associate Architect roles?
Most Associate Architect positions qualify under EB-2 or EB-3. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in architecture. Your employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, so the category is tied to how the position is structured, not just your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for architects?
H-1B visa is temporary work authorization requiring renewal, while an employment-based green card leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal cycle. The PERM process requires your employer to test the U.S. labor market, document recruitment results, and obtain a prevailing wage determination from the DOL before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before the I-485 stage.
How do I find architecture firms that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on firms that have actually completed PERM filings for roles like Associate Architect. Applying to firms with no sponsorship track record adds months of back-and-forth before they even confirm whether they're willing to file.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is in progress?
Yes, but the rules depend on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. If your I-485 hasn't reached 180 days, the new employer would need to restart the PERM process, though you can often retain your original priority date if the first I-140 was approved.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search?
PERM requires your employer to advertise the Associate Architect role, review U.S. worker applications, and document that no minimally qualified U.S. workers were available before sponsoring you. This recruitment test typically takes several months to complete before PERM can be filed with the DOL. Understanding this timeline upfront helps you set realistic expectations with your employer and start the process as early as possible after your offer is accepted.