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BCBA jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. Most positions qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for those with a bachelor's degree and two or more years of clinical experience.
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Discover Your WOW Moment as a BCBA with ABS Kids
Ready to make a big impact with the flexibility you’ve been looking for? We are looking for part-time BCBAs to join our team!
Join a company founded and led by BCBAs—where your voice matters, your expertise is respected, and your career can thrive.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?
Competitive Compensation
- Salaried position of $70,000 /year plus earning potential for monthly bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA
- 401(k) with company match
- CEU stipend + free in-house CEUs
- Cellphone & laptop stipends
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 25 paid days off in Year 1 (30 in Year 2!)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (Wellness Wallet)—earn points that convert up to $1,200/year in bonus dollars. You can use the money for perks like a massage, Uber Eats order, gym membership and much more!
Flexibility That Works for You
- Work from home 1 day per week if center-based
- Four 10-hour day schedule option
- Most of our BCBAs end their day between 5-5:30pm
- 25 paid days off in year 1; 30 in year 2
Grow Your Career with Us
- Transfer opportunities across 20+ new centers
- Tailored growth paths—we help you pursue what matters most
- Strong, local leadership (promoted from within!)
- BCBA Leadership Retreats + everyday collaboration with peers
- Support to supervise and mentor future BCBAs if that’s your jam
Supported to Do Your Best Work
- Clinical and administrative support when you need it
- Transparent communication and collaborative team culture
- Your input helps shape our programs and practices
- A workplace where BCBAs support other BCBAs
Make a Real Impact in a Real Community
- Work with passionate, like-minded professionals
- Participate in sensory-friendly community events, Special Olympics, local partnerships, and more
- Be part of a mission-driven organization where WOW moments fuel everything we do
What You Bring to the Table
- A passion to help children with autism and their families thrive
- Dedication to delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services
- Master’s degree and BCBA certification (or certification in progress—we welcome new grads!)
- Integrity, creativity, and collaboration
Who We Are
- It’s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
- At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Ready to experience your WOW moment?
Apply today—same-day interviews available!
Job Requirements
Discover Your WOW Moment as a BCBA with ABS Kids
Ready to make a big impact with the flexibility you’ve been looking for? We are looking for part-time BCBAs to join our team!
Join a company founded and led by BCBAs—where your voice matters, your expertise is respected, and your career can thrive.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?
Competitive Compensation
- Salaried position of $70,000 /year plus earning potential for monthly bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA
- 401(k) with company match
- CEU stipend + free in-house CEUs
- Cellphone & laptop stipends
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 25 paid days off in Year 1 (30 in Year 2!)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (Wellness Wallet)—earn points that convert up to $1,200/year in bonus dollars. You can use the money for perks like a massage, Uber Eats order, gym membership and much more!
Flexibility That Works for You
- Work from home 1 day per week if center-based
- Four 10-hour day schedule option
- Most of our BCBAs end their day between 5-5:30pm
- 25 paid days off in year 1; 30 in year 2
Grow Your Career with Us
- Transfer opportunities across 20+ new centers
- Tailored growth paths—we help you pursue what matters most
- Strong, local leadership (promoted from within!)
- BCBA Leadership Retreats + everyday collaboration with peers
- Support to supervise and mentor future BCBAs if that’s your jam
Supported to Do Your Best Work
- Clinical and administrative support when you need it
- Transparent communication and collaborative team culture
- Your input helps shape our programs and practices
- A workplace where BCBAs support other BCBAs
Make a Real Impact in a Real Community
- Work with passionate, like-minded professionals
- Participate in sensory-friendly community events, Special Olympics, local partnerships, and more
- Be part of a mission-driven organization where WOW moments fuel everything we do
What You Bring to the Table
- A passion to help children with autism and their families thrive
- Dedication to delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services
- Master’s degree and BCBA certification (or certification in progress—we welcome new grads!)
- Integrity, creativity, and collaboration
Who We Are
- It’s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
- At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Ready to experience your WOW moment?
Apply today—same-day interviews available!
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Verify your BACB credentials meet EB-2 requirements
An EB-2 petition requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If you hold a master's in ABA or a related field, document your degree equivalency early so your employer's immigration attorney can confirm the right category before filing.
Search Migrate Mate for PERM-sponsoring BCBA employers
Many BCBA employers sponsor green cards but don't advertise it in job postings. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history by role and location, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the PERM process.
Target multi-site ABA providers over solo practices
Larger ABA therapy organizations with HR departments and established immigration counsel are more likely to have completed PERM filings before. Solo or small practices rarely have the administrative infrastructure to manage DOL recruitment requirements and prevailing wage documentation.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before your offer
PERM requires your employer to run a 60-day good-faith recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for your role. Raise this timeline with any prospective employer early so you're not surprised by a six- to twelve-month pre-filing window before your I-140 is even submitted.
Look up your prevailing wage before salary negotiations
DOL sets a prevailing wage for BCBA roles by geography and experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must pay at least that wage throughout the green card process, so confirming the wage tier for your target city helps you benchmark offers before accepting.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits. Nationals from India or China can face significant waits between I-140 approval and the final I-485 filing window. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin you should check regularly once your I-140 is approved.
Green Card BCBA: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PERM process for a BCBA role and how long does it take?
PERM labor certification is filed with DOL and requires a prevailing wage determination plus a 60-day recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. worker applied. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. The full PERM-to-I-140 stage alone can take one to two years before you reach adjustment of status or consular processing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for BCBAs?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status renewable in fixed increments. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and I-485 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process also involves a DOL recruitment test and prevailing wage determination that H-1B does not require. Additionally, employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits that can create priority date backlogs, which H-1B status does not.
Do BCBA jobs qualify under EB-2 or EB-3?
Most BCBA positions qualify under EB-2 if you hold a master's degree in applied behavior analysis or a closely related field, which is standard for board certification. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the right category based on your credentials and the role's minimum requirements as stated in the PERM filing.
How do I find BCBA employers that actually sponsor green cards?
Many ABA therapy employers sponsor green cards but don't mention it in job postings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation and location, so you can identify multi-site ABA providers and healthcare organizations that have completed PERM filings for BCBA roles rather than relying on guesswork or cold outreach.
Can I change employers after my green card is filed?
AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more without restarting the green card process. If you change employers before that threshold, you generally need a new PERM and I-140. A previously approved I-140 may allow you to retain your original priority date with a new employer's petition, which matters if you're in a backlogged country.