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Banking roles in compliance, risk, credit analysis, and financial operations regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL first, then USCIS, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
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As a Banking Specialist, you help create the energy and excitement around Amerant Bank products, providing the right solutions and getting products into customers’ hands. You understand that Amerant Bank is dedicated to delivering a customer experience that’s unlike any other. It starts with you discovering customers’ needs and with the support of your team members, you match those needs with the right products. Every day is an opportunity for you to turn another Amerant Bank customer into a loyal customer.
Purpose of role is to provide teller and platform-based transactions, manage lobby activity and support mobile, online banking and digital solutions. In addition, provide education and knowledge of our consumer and small business products to existing and new customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE:
- Process all manner of financial transaction requests including but not limited to deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, issuance of cashiers’ checks.
- Research and resolve issues related to end of day banking center balancing.
- May be responsible for functions related to the day to day operation of the ATM, cash recycler, drive thru and night drop.
- Ability to open new accounts and perform maintenance transactions on the Bank’s platform system including debit card issuance and ongoing maintenance as well as completion of Know Your Customer requirements. Execute all operation responsibilities relative to opening and maintain all products and services.
- Review customers account activity to insure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act.
- May be responsible for the daily review of overdraft, uncollected and significant balance change reports.
- Ability to originate new credit requests and respond to loan related inquiries.
- Follow Bank policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements, including security and audit procedures.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures per Retail Banking’s operating manuals, employee handbook and all other that apply to the position functions. Ensure all regulatory requirements as well as security and audit procedures are adhered to always.
- Responsible for ensuring individual acts do not lead to Bank operating losses as well as escalating potential concerns that could lead to Bank loss to appropriate supervisor.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
- Act as a customer advocate to ensure we meet the needs of our customers and prospects with the intent of enhancing customer retention and engagement.
- Resolve customer problems and follow up to ensure customer’s expectations are met.
- Deliver customer experience for all segments to ensure quality customer experience every day every time.
- Provide quality customer service to all current and prospective customers as measured by Bank service standards.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
- This position requires consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals as defined by management.
- Achieve out bound conversation expectations as defined by management.
- Responsible for acquiring, retaining and expanding new and existing customer relationships by providing a positive new account experience, profiling, assessing customer needs, and recommending and selling appropriate banking products and services.
- Take an active role in educating our customers on other banking channels to meet their needs.
- Responsible for learning and maintaining knowledge of Bank’s products and services.
- Participate in business development activities in support of the banking center market development activities as requested.
- Actively participate in community organizations to promote the Bank brand as well as support business development initiatives.
Refer prospects and clients to other lines of business according to determined segmentation (AMTI, Commercial Banking, etc.).
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
Banking Specialist III requires 3 years of experience in Bank sales and service environment or equivalent experience to include sales results.
Technical and/or Other Essential Knowledge:
Basic report writing ability, organizational skills, telephone skills. Previous experience with Outlook, Internet and MS Office Skills, including MS Word Advanced, MS Excel Advanced and MS PowerPoint Level II required.
Applicant must be NMLS registered and provide the company with their NMLS number or be willing to register in NMLS upon accepting an employment offer. Additionally, FBI Criminal Background and credit checks must be successfully passed within the first 30 days of employment, or 30 days from the date of the upload (whichever occurs first).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Banking
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM ties the green card to a specific job and degree field. A finance or economics degree supports most banking roles cleanly, but a mismatch between your credential and the job description is one of the most common reasons PERM audits get triggered.
Target banks with active PERM filing history
Large regional and national banks file PERM applications regularly for analysts, compliance officers, and risk managers. Use Migrate Mate to filter banking employers by green card sponsorship history before you apply, so you're not negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Understand how EB-3 eliminates lottery risk
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery. Your employer starts the PERM process after a qualifying recruitment period, and your path forward is determined by your priority date and country of birth, not a random selection event.
Verify your offered salary meets prevailing wage
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your banking role and geographic location. Before accepting an offer, ask HR to confirm their I-140 wage level against the OFLC Wage Search database, since a wage below Level I or II can stall your petition.
Disclose your immigration goals early in interviews
Banking employers with in-house legal or HR immigration teams respond better when sponsorship comes up early. Framing it as a long-term commitment rather than a procedural request signals stability, which matters in compliance-sensitive roles where employer continuity is a hiring factor.
Account for EB-2 NIW if your role has national scope
Senior banking professionals in areas like systemic risk, financial regulation, or macroeconomic research may qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which lets you self-petition through USCIS without a PERM filing or a specific employer offer.
Green Card Banking: Frequently Asked Questions
Which banking roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as financial analyst, credit risk analyst, compliance officer, and quantitative researcher, commonly qualify under EB-3. Positions requiring a master's degree or specialized credentials in areas like risk modeling, regulatory capital, or investment strategy can qualify under EB-2. The job duties and stated degree requirement in the PERM filing determine the classification, not the job title alone.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for banking professionals?
H-1B is a temporary, renewable status subject to the annual cap and lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration process with no lottery component. Your employer files a labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 petition with USCIS. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 wait times are short, and the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not a status that expires or requires renewal.
Can a banking employer start my green card process while I'm on H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Many banking employers begin PERM while you're in valid nonimmigrant status. On H-1B, your employer can file the I-140 concurrently with PERM or shortly after. On OPT, you'll need to transition to H-1B or another status before adjustment of status becomes available, unless you're consular processing from outside the U.S. Timing matters, so confirm your employer's immigration counsel has a clear transition plan.
How do I find banking employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search banking roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering post-offer that a firm won't sponsor. Focus your search on established institutions with dedicated HR immigration teams, since they have the infrastructure to manage multi-year PERM processes without dropping petitions mid-filing.
What is a priority date and why does it matter for banking green card applicants?
Your priority date is the date DOL accepts your employer's PERM application. It determines your place in the EB-2 or EB-3 queue. For applicants born in most countries, current priority dates mean no meaningful wait. For applicants born in India or China, backlog years can extend the timeline significantly. Filing early in your banking career, even at a junior level, locks in an earlier priority date you can carry forward under AC21 portability rules.