Broker Dealer Green Card Jobs

Broker dealer roles at U.S. securities firms qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your authorization to the employer rather than a temporary visa status. Firms with active FINRA registrations and compliance teams regularly sponsor foreign professionals with Series 7 or Series 63 credentials.

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Overview

Open Jobs13+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type46% On-site
Median Salary$154K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsTD Securities

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MUFG
Broker Dealer Treasury - VP
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MUFG
New 35m ago
Broker Dealer Treasury - VP
MUFG
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Compliance & Risk
$143,000/yr - $180,000/yr
Hybrid
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Foris
Director, US Broker-Dealer Compliance
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Foris
Added 1d ago
Director, US Broker-Dealer Compliance
Foris
Remote
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Compliance & Risk
$230,000/yr - $280,000/yr
Remote (US)
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Citi
Assistant Broker-Dealer Legal Entity Treasurer, Director
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Citi
Added 1d ago
Assistant Broker-Dealer Legal Entity Treasurer, Director
Citi
Tampa, Florida
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Tax
Project Management
$170,000/yr - $300,000/yr
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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TD Securities
VP Broker Dealer Regulatory Reporting
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TD Securities
Added 4d ago
VP Broker Dealer Regulatory Reporting
TD Securities
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Audit
Tax
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On-Site
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Continental Casualty
Complex Claims Consultant - Life Insurance Agent / Broker Dealer
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Continental Casualty
Added 1w ago
Complex Claims Consultant - Life Insurance Agent / Broker Dealer
Continental Casualty
Tarrytown, New York
Customer Service & Support
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
$72,000 - $141,000/yr
Hybrid
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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Broker Dealer

Align your credentials before PERM begins

PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising. Confirm your Series 7, Series 63, or equivalent foreign securities credentials are documented and translatable to U.S. licensing standards before the labor certification process starts.

Target firms with compliance-heavy hiring pipelines

Broker dealer firms in institutional trading, wealth management, and prime brokerage sponsor more consistently than retail-focused firms. Those with dedicated legal or HR compliance teams are better positioned to manage the PERM recruitment documentation requirements without delays.

Search sponsored broker dealer roles on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter broker dealer openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This saves time that would otherwise go to cold-applying to firms with no PERM filing track record in financial services roles.

Verify prevailing wage classification early

Broker dealer roles often span multiple DOL wage levels depending on supervisory responsibilities and AUM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which SOC code and wage level your specific role maps to before negotiating your offer letter.

Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and adjustment filing

If your priority date is current, USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status. Ask your prospective employer whether their immigration counsel supports concurrent filing to reduce your overall green card timeline.

Understand how FINRA licensing interacts with status changes

Your FINRA registration is tied to your employer of record. If you change employers during the green card process, your I-140 may need to be refiled unless AC21 portability applies. Confirm your status timeline with counsel before switching broker dealer firms mid-process.

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Broker Dealer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Do broker dealer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Most broker dealer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree and industry licensing. Roles with significant analytical or advisory responsibilities and a requirement for an advanced degree can qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on the actual job duties and the minimum education the employer specifies in the PERM filing, not just your personal credentials.

How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for broker dealer roles?

H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and has no lottery. The EB-3 category has no annual cap per se, though per-country backlogs affect how long you wait for a visa number. The PERM process also requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role, which H-1B does not require.

Where can I find broker dealer employers who sponsor green cards?

Use Migrate Mate to search for broker dealer roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Many firms actively sponsor but don't advertise it prominently in job postings, so searching by sponsorship track record rather than job title alone gives you a more accurate picture of where to focus your applications.

How does FINRA licensing affect my green card application as a foreign broker dealer professional?

FINRA licensing itself doesn't directly impact your PERM application, but it does affect how the employer structures the job requirements. If the role requires a Series 7 or Series 63, the PERM posting must reflect that, and your ability to obtain or transfer that license on a valid work authorization will factor into the employer's willingness to sponsor you through the full process.

Can I change broker dealer employers while my green card is being processed?

You can change employers after your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, using AC21 portability. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Changing employers before those thresholds generally requires restarting the PERM and I-140 process with the new firm.

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