Chief Compliance Officer Green Card Jobs

Chief Compliance Officer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document U.S. recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Advanced-degree candidates typically qualify under EB-2, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

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Overview

Open Jobs99+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type75% On-site
Median Salary$186K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsBank of China USA

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Myriad Genetics
VP Chief Compliance Officer
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VP Chief Compliance Officer
Myriad Genetics
Salt Lake City, Utah
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Truist
Chief Compliance Officer
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Chief Compliance Officer
Truist
Richmond, Virginia
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
$200,000/yr - $290,000/yr
On-Site
15+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Edelman Financial Engines
Chief Compliance Officer
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Chief Compliance Officer
Edelman Financial Engines
Overland Park, Kansas
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
$227,000/yr - $302,700/yr
Hybrid
15+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Ameriprise Financial
Vice President, Compliance & Chief Compliance Officer
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Vice President, Compliance & Chief Compliance Officer
Ameriprise Financial
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Compliance & Legal
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Compliance & Risk
$215,000 - $250,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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National Life Group
Chief Compliance Officer
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Chief Compliance Officer
National Life Group
Addison, Texas
Compliance & Legal
$215,625/yr - $316,250/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Compliance Officer

Audit your credentials before applying

CCO roles almost always require a J.D., M.B.A., or advanced compliance credential like a CCEP or CRCM. Confirm your degree equivalency for U.S. PERM purposes before targeting employers, since a credential gap can stall your I-140 petition later.

Target employers with dedicated legal or compliance departments

Publicly traded companies, financial institutions, and healthcare systems file PERM most reliably for CCO-level hires because they have in-house legal counsel to manage the process. Mid-size firms often lack that infrastructure and may offer the role without green card sponsorship.

Find sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate

Search for CCO and senior compliance roles with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. It surfaces employers who have filed for similar positions before, saving you from outreach to companies that haven't sponsored at this seniority level.

Understand the PERM prevailing wage for your target market

The DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific job duties and location before your employer files PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level III or Level IV wage for compliance officer roles in your target city, so your offer letter won't trigger a PERM rejection.

Negotiate green card sponsorship terms before signing

Ask the employer to include a PERM filing commitment and timeline in your offer letter or employment agreement. Many CCO candidates assume sponsorship is implied; without written terms, employers can delay filing indefinitely after you've already started.

Plan for PERM's supervised recruitment phase

Your employer must run a DOL-required recruitment campaign advertising the CCO role to U.S. workers before PERM is certified. This adds 60 to 90 days to the timeline before the I-140 can even be filed, so build that window into your start-date negotiation.

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Chief Compliance Officer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Chief Compliance Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

CCO positions typically qualify under EB-2 because they require an advanced degree or its equivalent in law, business, or a compliance-related field. If the role requires only a bachelor's degree plus experience, EB-3 applies instead. Your employer's PERM application will specify the minimum requirements, which locks the category, so the job description language matters.

How does the green card process differ from an H-1B for a CCO role?

The H-1B is a temporary status with a two- to three-year initial term and annual lottery exposure, while the EB-2 or EB-3 green card leads to permanent residency with no recurring renewals. PERM takes longer upfront, usually 12 to 24 months before an I-140 is even filed, but there's no annual numerical cap at the petition stage for most countries and the outcome is permanent.

How long does the full EB-2 or EB-3 green card process take for a CCO?

From PERM filing to receiving a green card, most cases take two to five years depending on your birth country and whether a priority date backlog applies. PERM certification alone averages 12 to 18 months under current DOL processing times. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer waits due to per-country annual limits on immigrant visa numbers.

How do I find Chief Compliance Officer jobs that include green card sponsorship?

Most standard job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, so you can waste months applying to employers who won't file PERM at the CCO level. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search and surfaces roles with documented sponsorship history, letting you focus outreach on employers who have already sponsored comparable positions.

Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm working in H-1B status?

Yes, and this is the standard approach. You can work on H-1B status while your employer simultaneously pursues PERM and then I-140 approval. Once the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, you file I-485 for adjustment of status without leaving the U.S. USCIS allows you to extend H-1B status in one-year increments once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old.

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