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Carpenter roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, and construction-focused employers in commercial, residential, and specialty trades regularly sponsor foreign carpenters. Your employer files the PERM application with DOL, then petitions USCIS via I-140, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.
ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter to support our Prime NASA program at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.
SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Under direction of the Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Carpenter is responsible for the daily operation and support of all buildings on Center to include carpentry, painting, masonry and sheet metal tasks to maintain, repair, and or replace structural and architectural components.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintenance, repairs and response to service calls
- Builds, repairs, and installs of counters, cabinets, floors, and doors
- Installation of glass in windows, doors or partitions
- Replacement of ceiling tile, floor tile and wall coverings
- Ability to use equipment of the trade, including but not limited to saws, shaper and jointer
- Ability to work from blueprints, drawings and or oral instruction to make repairs
- Ordering correct materials for required jobs
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4-5 Year Apprentice Program or Equivalent Experience
- Experience as a journeyman carpenter
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials and tools of the carpentry trade
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Able to climb minimum 4ft ladders and scaffolds
- Experience in MAXIMO preferred
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.
ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter to support our Prime NASA program at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.
SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Under direction of the Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Carpenter is responsible for the daily operation and support of all buildings on Center to include carpentry, painting, masonry and sheet metal tasks to maintain, repair, and or replace structural and architectural components.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintenance, repairs and response to service calls
- Builds, repairs, and installs of counters, cabinets, floors, and doors
- Installation of glass in windows, doors or partitions
- Replacement of ceiling tile, floor tile and wall coverings
- Ability to use equipment of the trade, including but not limited to saws, shaper and jointer
- Ability to work from blueprints, drawings and or oral instruction to make repairs
- Ordering correct materials for required jobs
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4-5 Year Apprentice Program or Equivalent Experience
- Experience as a journeyman carpenter
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials and tools of the carpentry trade
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Able to climb minimum 4ft ladders and scaffolds
- Experience in MAXIMO preferred
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Carpenter
Document your trade credentials before applying
Gather journeyman cards, union membership records, apprenticeship completion certificates, and any state contractor licenses. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements, so having organized documentation speeds up the labor certification process.
Target union contractors with sponsorship history
Commercial and industrial union contractors, particularly those working on federal projects, are far more familiar with PERM sponsorship than small residential shops. Framing contractors, cabinet manufacturers, and large interior fit-out firms regularly file I-140 petitions for skilled foreign carpenters.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Carpenter job listings by employers who have active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM. That filtering saves months of targeting the wrong employers.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for carpenters in your target metro before you discuss compensation, so the offer supports a defensible PERM filing.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment status
PERM-sponsoring employers are not universally E-Verify enrolled, but those who regularly sponsor foreign workers almost always are. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early signals the employer has the compliance infrastructure to actually complete a green card filing for you.
Understand how PERM recruitment timing affects your start date
Your employer must complete the required DOL recruitment steps and file the PERM application before you can begin work on an EB-3 petition. PERM processing currently runs several months, so negotiating a realistic start date that accounts for the filing timeline protects both you and the employer.
Green Card Carpenter: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Carpenter jobs actually qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Carpenters are classified as skilled workers under the EB-3 category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, then petitions USCIS with Form I-140. The role doesn't need an advanced degree to qualify.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a carpenter?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which carpentry typically doesn't meet, so most carpenters aren't H-1B eligible at all. EB-3 is designed for skilled trades. It also leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, has no annual lottery, and for workers born outside India or China, priority date backlogs at the EB-3 level are often much shorter.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a carpenter role?
From the employer's first PERM filing to receiving your green card, the full process typically runs two to four years for workers from most countries. PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months depending on DOL audit rates. After PERM approval, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, and then you file for adjustment of status or attend a consular interview.
Where can I find Carpenter jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate specializes in U.S. employment-based sponsorship roles and lets you search Carpenter listings filtered by employers with active green card filing history. That's more targeted than general job boards, which don't distinguish between employers willing to sponsor and those who aren't. Focus on commercial contractors, millwork manufacturers, and large general contractors.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card if I'm currently working on a different visa status?
Yes. Your employer can file PERM and the I-140 petition regardless of your current visa type. If you're in the U.S. on a valid status like H-1B, TN visa, or even a work-authorized OPT period, you can typically file for adjustment of status without leaving the country once your priority date becomes current, as long as your status remains valid throughout the process.