Green Card Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

Certified Medical Assistant jobs can qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, with some candidates meeting EB-2 criteria based on advanced credentials. Employers file with DOL and USCIS to permanently sponsor foreign professionals, converting a job offer into lawful permanent residency.

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Infectious Diseases & Internal Medicine Associates PC
Certified Medical Assistant
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Infectious Diseases & Internal Medicine Associates PC
New 35m ago
Certified Medical Assistant
Infectious Diseases & Internal Medicine Associates PC
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Administrative & Office Support
Healthcare Administration
Customer Service & Support
$15 - $17/hr
On-Site
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Lifepoint Health
Certified Medical Assistant
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Lifepoint Health
New 1h ago
Certified Medical Assistant
Lifepoint Health
McMinnville, Oregon
Nursing
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Mercy Health
Certified Medical Assistant
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Mercy Health
New 5h ago
Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy Health
Oregon, Ohio
Nursing
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Mount Sinai Medical Center
Certified Medical Assistant
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Mount Sinai Medical Center
New 5h ago
Certified Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Hialeah, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Geisinger
Certified Medical Assistant
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Geisinger
New 6h ago
Certified Medical Assistant
Geisinger
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Certified Medical Assistant

Match your credentials to PERM requirements

Before applying, confirm your foreign medical assistant diploma or certification maps to U.S.-recognized credentials like the CMA (AAMA) or RMA. PERM requires the employer to document that your qualifications meet the minimum requirements listed in the job posting.

Target health systems with E-Verify enrollment

Hospitals and outpatient clinics enrolled in E-Verify have already built compliance infrastructure, making PERM sponsorship a smaller operational lift for their HR teams. Prioritize these employers when researching certified medical assistant openings.

Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations

PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city before you receive an offer so you can recognize whether the employer's wage qualifies.

Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate

Searching for certified medical assistant roles with green card sponsorship history is faster when the data is pre-filtered. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM or I-140 petitions for this role, so you spend less time on dead ends.

Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your employer early

Most certified medical assistant roles qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, but candidates holding a bachelor's degree in a health science field may qualify for EB-2 advanced-degree sponsorship. Confirm which category applies before your employer begins recruitment for the PERM record.

Understand concurrent filing once I-140 is approved

Once your employer's I-140 petition is approved, you can file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently if a visa number is immediately available. For EB-3 applicants from most countries, this can significantly shorten the gap between approval and permanent residency.

Green Card Certified Medical Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a certified medical assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Most certified medical assistant positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. Candidates who hold a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a health science discipline may qualify for EB-2 advanced-degree sponsorship if the employer is willing to document that the role requires an advanced degree.

How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?

H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to annual cap lotteries, making it difficult to obtain for many clinical support roles. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap at the petition level. The PERM process does take longer overall, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a two- or three-year work authorization period.

What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?

Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role before sponsoring you. They post the job, document applicant rejections with lawful reasons, then file an ETA-9089 application with DOL. Only after PERM is certified can they file the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf with USCIS.

Where can I find certified medical assistant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs with employment-based green card sponsorship history, filtered by role and employer. Searching by job title on Migrate Mate shows you which health systems and outpatient clinics have an active track record of filing PERM and I-140 petitions for certified medical assistant positions, saving you significant research time.

Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?

Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. For certified medical assistants, a comparable clinical support role at a different employer generally qualifies. Notify USCIS of the job change to preserve your priority date and adjustment of status filing.