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Client Service Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Most placements fall under EB-3, covering professionals with a bachelor's degree. Sponsorship timelines vary by country of birth, so start early and target employers with active PERM filing history.
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We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
At Ameriprise Financial, we take pride in providing our clients with a personalized experience every step of the way! If you prosper in an environment where you can help others and enjoy crafting a positive impact on client’s overall experience, we invite you to take your career to the next level by applying to join our team today. As a Client Service Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting all administrative responsibilities for front desk support and provide practice management support for one or more advisors or leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- General administrative duties performed may include: logging/distributing correspondence and check deposits, maintenance for office of supervisory jurisdiction and client files, office supply management (including maintenance of equipment), processing expense submissions-tracking-approvals, initiating maintenance requests, schedule wholesalers and support branch seminar series/events. Responsible for Reception support: answering phones during regular business hours, greeting clients-prospects.
- Practice Support duties may include: delivery of Ameriprise Client Experience for clients of one or more practices. Responsibilities may include: scheduling client or prospect appointments, entering client data into various applications, supervising progress vs. practice goals, addressing client service requests, establishing new clients with Ameriprise, including introducing the digital experience, assisting advisor in preparation or follow-up to client or prospect meetings. Supporting the practice's marketing programs (events, go-social, MOD, etc.).
Required Qualifications
- Associate (2-year) degree or equivalent.
- 1-3 years Relevant Experience Required.
- Able to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism, and operate under limited/minimal direction.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients.
- Effective shown written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to function in fast-paced environment, maintain operational quality, ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Understanding of a financial advisor's practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Understanding of business basics (profitability, negotiation), ability to work directly with clients to understand, resolve and detail any and all requests, informational updates and concerns.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Business Support & Operations
Line of Business
AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
At Ameriprise Financial, we take pride in providing our clients with a personalized experience every step of the way! If you prosper in an environment where you can help others and enjoy crafting a positive impact on client’s overall experience, we invite you to take your career to the next level by applying to join our team today. As a Client Service Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting all administrative responsibilities for front desk support and provide practice management support for one or more advisors or leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- General administrative duties performed may include: logging/distributing correspondence and check deposits, maintenance for office of supervisory jurisdiction and client files, office supply management (including maintenance of equipment), processing expense submissions-tracking-approvals, initiating maintenance requests, schedule wholesalers and support branch seminar series/events. Responsible for Reception support: answering phones during regular business hours, greeting clients-prospects.
- Practice Support duties may include: delivery of Ameriprise Client Experience for clients of one or more practices. Responsibilities may include: scheduling client or prospect appointments, entering client data into various applications, supervising progress vs. practice goals, addressing client service requests, establishing new clients with Ameriprise, including introducing the digital experience, assisting advisor in preparation or follow-up to client or prospect meetings. Supporting the practice's marketing programs (events, go-social, MOD, etc.).
Required Qualifications
- Associate (2-year) degree or equivalent.
- 1-3 years Relevant Experience Required.
- Able to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism, and operate under limited/minimal direction.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients.
- Effective shown written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to function in fast-paced environment, maintain operational quality, ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Understanding of a financial advisor's practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Understanding of business basics (profitability, negotiation), ability to work directly with clients to understand, resolve and detail any and all requests, informational updates and concerns.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Business Support & Operations
Line of Business
AAG Ameriprise Advisor Group
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Client Service Specialist
Match your credentials to the PERM job requirements
PERM requires your education and experience to meet the job requirements exactly as written. A bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field strengthens your EB-3 case. Gaps between your credentials and the posted requirements can trigger DOL audit flags.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
Pull the Client Service Specialist occupation profile from O*NET to document standard education requirements and typical duties. This data helps employers and attorneys write a PERM job description that accurately reflects the role's professional requirements and supports your petition.
Target employers with established PERM filing infrastructure
Larger financial services, healthcare, and technology firms often have in-house immigration counsel and repeat PERM experience. Smaller employers may not understand the multi-year sponsorship commitment, so ask directly about green card policy during early conversations.
Search for green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Client Service Specialist roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship status upfront saves weeks of outreach to employers who won't sponsor, letting you focus on realistic opportunities.
Negotiate the sponsorship commitment before signing an offer
Get the employer's green card sponsorship commitment confirmed in writing before you accept. Ask whether they cover PERM attorney fees, whether portability under AC21 applies after 180 days, and who bears the cost if the process restarts after a denial.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
For applicants born in high-demand countries, EB-3 backlogs can add years between I-140 approval and adjustment of status. Monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly and ask your employer's attorney whether concurrent I-485 filing is available when your priority date becomes current.
Green Card Client Service Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Service Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Client Service Specialist positions fall under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration or communications. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when the candidate holds one and the employer can justify the elevated requirement in the PERM job description. The distinction affects both processing timelines and priority date waiting periods, particularly for applicants born in India or China.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires or requires lottery selection. There is no annual cap on EB-3 approvals, so your employer can file at any point in the year without waiting for a registration window. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take several years in typical cases, compared to the H-1B visa's faster initial authorization but recurring renewal requirements.
What does the PERM process require from my employer for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Client Service Specialist position at the offered wage. This includes posting the role through specific channels, documenting rejection reasons for U.S. applicants, and filing the PERM application with the prevailing wage certified by DOL. The job duties and requirements posted during recruitment must match the PERM application exactly, so early coordination between you and your employer's immigration attorney matters.
Where can I find Client Service Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Client Service Specialist roles filtered specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have sponsored similar positions through PERM rather than guessing from a generic job posting. Focusing your search this way shortens the time between application and a substantive sponsorship conversation with a hiring manager.
Can I change jobs after my employer sponsors my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar role after your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. Client Service Specialist positions across different industries are often considered same or similar occupations by USCIS, meaning a move to a comparable role at a new employer typically does not restart your priority date. Confirm the new role's SOC code with an immigration attorney before accepting any offer during this window.