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Commercial real estate roles in asset management, brokerage, development, and property finance qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals and candidates with strong credentials; EB-3 covers skilled professionals. Your employer files the I-140 petition after PERM certification, putting you on the path to permanent residency.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Lending Operations Manager within CIB Lending Operations.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the activities of a Loan Production, Loan Servicing, and Commercial or Real Estate Construction Loan team responsible for loan processing, documentation, pre-closing or closing tasks, loan monitoring, loan servicing, or underwriting activities
- Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated with the Lending Operations functional area
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within Lending Operations functional area
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of new and revised systems, policies, and guidelines
- Oversee implementation of practices to ensure compliance with Wells Fargo legal, investor, regulatory, or business policies
- Make credit decisions and resolve issues regarding performance of a business unit or functional area to ensure business objectives are met
- Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functional areas with low to moderate complexity, and with accountability for special portfolio segments requiring focused management
- Collaborate and consult with Lending Operations peers, colleagues, and multiple level managers accountable for providing quality customer service to internal or external customers
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations
- Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Transactions and Processing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 2+ years of Leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Commercial Real Estate (CRE) experience
- LIQ experience
Posting End Date:
2 May 2026
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Lending Operations Manager within CIB Lending Operations.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the activities of a Loan Production, Loan Servicing, and Commercial or Real Estate Construction Loan team responsible for loan processing, documentation, pre-closing or closing tasks, loan monitoring, loan servicing, or underwriting activities
- Engage stakeholders and internal partners associated with the Lending Operations functional area
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development within Lending Operations functional area
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of new and revised systems, policies, and guidelines
- Oversee implementation of practices to ensure compliance with Wells Fargo legal, investor, regulatory, or business policies
- Make credit decisions and resolve issues regarding performance of a business unit or functional area to ensure business objectives are met
- Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functional areas with low to moderate complexity, and with accountability for special portfolio segments requiring focused management
- Collaborate and consult with Lending Operations peers, colleagues, and multiple level managers accountable for providing quality customer service to internal or external customers
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Lending Operations
- Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Transactions and Processing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 2+ years of Leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Commercial Real Estate (CRE) experience
- LIQ experience
Posting End Date:
2 May 2026
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Commercial Real Estate
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
PERM requires your employer to prove the role needs a specific degree. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and any professional licenses now, before a job offer materializes. Delays in credential documentation routinely slow PERM filings.
Target firms with in-house immigration infrastructure
Large commercial real estate investment trusts, private equity-backed developers, and institutional brokerage houses are more likely to absorb PERM costs and multi-year timelines than smaller regional firms. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already understand DOL recruitment obligations.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces commercial real estate employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can target firms that have already run the PERM process for roles like yours rather than cold-pitching employers unfamiliar with labor certification.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL sets the wage your employer must pay throughout your green card process using the OFLC Wage Search. For commercial real estate roles, wage levels vary sharply by metro market. Confirm your offer meets at least the Level I or Level II prevailing wage before PERM is filed.
Ask about PERM recruitment timing before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to complete a specific DOL-mandated recruitment process before filing. That process typically takes three to six months. Ask whether the employer plans to start recruitment immediately after your start date, since delays reset the clock.
Check your priority date visibility once I-140 is approved
After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. Once approved, your priority date is set. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 professional categories are current or near-current, meaning adjustment of status can proceed without a long backlog wait.
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Do commercial real estate jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most commercial real estate roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled professionals requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles demanding an advanced degree, such as senior asset management positions or roles with significant financial analysis responsibilities, may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's attorney determines the correct category based on the actual job requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for commercial real estate professionals?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and it carries no annual lottery. H-1B has an 85,000-cap lottery that limits entry. PERM requires your employer to complete a formal DOL recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available, then file an I-140 with USCIS. The total timeline from PERM start to green card approval typically runs two to four years for most nationalities.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a commercial real estate employer?
Your employer must advertise the position through DOL-mandated channels, document that no qualified U.S. applicants were available, and submit the ETA 9089 application to DOL. The job description filed with PERM must match your actual duties. Any mismatch between the PERM job description and your day-to-day work can create problems when USCIS reviews the I-140 petition later.
How can I find commercial real estate employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for commercial real estate roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This filters out firms that have never run the PERM process, which makes your job search significantly more targeted. Many smaller brokerages and regional developers have strong real estate practices but no prior sponsorship experience, making them poor candidates for a green card role.
Can my priority date be transferred if I change commercial real estate employers during the green card process?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for more than 180 days, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Commercial real estate roles generally share the same SOC codes, which supports portability across firms in the sector.
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