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Business Development Associate roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file on your behalf, and your credentials, industry focus, and employer size all shape how quickly the process moves.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.
- Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
- An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Business Developer is a professional networker and relationship builder who enjoys working with professionals from a wide range of industries. This position is responsible for generating sales, increasing revenue and profitability while achieving performance metrics. Skillsets served include but are not limited to transactional accounting, finance, supply chain, administration, and operations (A/P, A/R, Payroll, Billing, Collections, Administrative Support, Marketing, Sales and Human Resources).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and develop client relationships on an ongoing basis.
- Conduct prospecting activities including phone/email outreach, client visits, and other methods.
- Actively develop and maintain a target account list.
- Manage open job orders from intake to fulfillment.
- Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts.
- Achieve performance objectives relating to activity and individual Gross Margin according to job level and line of business.
- Consistently utilize Applicant Tracking System to log all activity.
- Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.
‘Best Place to Work’ Perks
- True base salary and uncapped compensation package that surpasses industry standards.
- Annual, FIVE STAR vacations (we call it “Vatopia”) for meeting top tier performance goals.
- World class training where Vaconians learn and exchange ideas.
- Flexible PTO to take time off that fits your needs and supports your well-being.
- Technology packages that include smart phone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top tier online resources.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, fertility, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!
DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Communication: Speaks in a clear, concise, and confident manner; listens attentively
- Judgement: Forms reasonable interpretations about relationships and situations that affect actions. Develops objective opinions.
- Marketing: Interprets, delivers, and communicates value to appropriate target audience.
- Emotional Intelligence: Maintains a high level of self-awareness and the ability to appropriately identify, manage, and respond to the emotions of self and others; able to read others.
- Written Communication: Develops written communication that is clear, concise, grammatical, and engaging.
- Adaptability: Responds to changes, delays, or unexpected events in a positive manner; adapts working style to best fit a given situation.
- Leadership: Self-directed with an innate drive to succeed; Accepts feedback with a desire for continuous improvement. Ethical.
- Relationship Building: Builds, develops, and maintains strong relationships with others while building trust and connection.
- Social Confidence: Exhibits self-confidence in social settings and when dealing with others.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting professional services staffing.
- Proven success achieving and/or exceeding performance goals.
- Detailed, organized, and adaptable.
- Economically motivated with high desire to grow professionally and financially.
Technical Skills
- Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Experience with Bullhorn preferred.
Basic Skills
- Able to work with a sense of urgency and meet tight deadlines; Organized, detailed, and results driven.
Travel
<10% - Occasional travel to annual conference or client sites
COMPENSATION
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. An applicant may also be eligible to participate in certain incentive compensation programs based on achieving certain performance targets set forth each year and subject to the incentive compensation plan’s terms and conditions. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Salary Range for this role: $75,000 USD - $90,000 USD
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Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to match the job's minimum requirements. A business administration or marketing degree supports most Business Development Associate filings, but a degree in an unrelated field can trigger a denial even with years of relevant experience.
Target companies with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to find employers who have filed PERM applications for business development roles. Companies with repeated filings already have in-house processes and legal counsel, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting an offer
Ask directly whether the employer will sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 and whether they cover attorney fees. Some companies sponsor only H-1B visa and assume green card sponsorship is a separate conversation, so align on this in writing before you sign.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify Business Development Associate roles at employers with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship track lets you focus your applications on companies already familiar with PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your timeline
Most Business Development Associate roles qualify under EB-3. Nationals from India and China face multi-year priority date backlogs, while rest-of-world applicants often wait one to two years. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting an offer to set realistic expectations.
Verify the prevailing wage before PERM is filed
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Look up the wage range using OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so your offered salary clears the threshold and doesn't stall the PERM filing later.
Green Card Business Development Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Development Associate roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Business Development Associate positions qualify under EB-3, which covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, marketing, or economics. EB-2 applies when the employer can justify that the role requires an advanced degree or when a candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver. The classification affects your priority date and ultimately how long you wait for a green card.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B grants temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, though per-country visa number limits can create backlogs. The PERM process also requires the employer to test the labor market by advertising the role, which adds three to six months before USCIS even sees your I-140 petition.
What does the PERM process actually require for a business development role?
Your employer must file a PERM labor certification with DOL proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This involves placing specific job advertisements, documenting recruitment results, and submitting an ETA Form 9089. The job requirements listed in the PERM filing must match what you were hired to do, so any discrepancy between your actual duties and the posted description can jeopardize the case.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a green card for business development roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search Business Development Associate positions filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history. Looking for companies that have previously filed PERM applications in sales, strategy, or business operations roles is the most reliable signal that a potential employer understands the process and is willing to invest in it.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my I-140?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved and you have waited at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers or roles as long as the new position is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Business Development Associates moving into adjacent roles like account management or partnerships, USCIS generally accepts this as a qualifying same-or-similar job change.