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Communications Advisor green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing your I-140 petition with USCIS. Roles involving strategic communications, public affairs, or policy messaging often qualify, and your degree field and years of progressive experience determine which category fits.
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INTRODUCTION
Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Benefits & Well-Being Communications Advisor shapes how employees experience benefits and well-being across the organization by helping create integrated, employee-centered communications that increase awareness, encourage participation, and reinforce a culture of total well-being. This role provides employees with clear, timely, and engaging information.
A primary focus of this role is assisting with benefit communication planning and the coordination of vendor-led campaigns to support key initiatives. The Advisor will partner with Well-Being and Benefits leaders as well as other internal stakeholders to develop and distribute employee-facing communications across multiple channels, including but not limited to email, intranet, webinars, mailed materials, etc.
This role will be responsible for maintaining and updating benefit communication materials and platforms such as Oxy’s intranet (My HR), Workday, new hire resources, vendor-provided content, etc. The Advisor will ensure that information is accurate, consistent, and in alignment with Oxy brand standards.
In collaboration with internal teams (Well-Being, HRIS, Corporate Communications, etc.) and external vendors and partners, this role will support benefit communication efforts to ensure alignment, reduce duplication, and enhance employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and execution of benefits and well-being communications across multiple channels (email, intranet, print, digital, and webinars)
- Create and distribute employee-facing materials (emails, flyers, presentations, videos, and digital content) with strong attention to clarity, detail, design, and user experience
- Maintain a working knowledge of benefit plans, program offerings, and regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance in all communications
- Lead the execution of the annual open enrollment communications plan, including the development of materials, coordination of timelines, and employee outreach efforts
- Develop and distribute communications related to benefits programs, changes, and required disclosures for employees and former employees
- Manage and update OxyLink Online, My HR, and other benefits communication platforms
- Coordinate vendor communications and campaigns, ensuring alignment with internal messaging and branding
- Support employee-facing communications delivered through external channels (e.g., home mailers), including vendor coordination and quality review
- Support new hire benefits communications and onboarding materials
- Assist in developing communication calendars to align benefits and well-being messaging throughout the year
- Assist with well-being programs and events (e.g., health fairs, webinars, screenings) and related communications
- Partner with internal teams and external partners to align benefits and well-being messaging with broader workforce initiatives (e.g., safety, total rewards, employee experience)
- Track basic communication metrics and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and increase employee engagement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Health Promotion, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in benefits administration, benefits communications, human resources, or a related role
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, and possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, employee-friendly messaging
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Strong written and oral interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with basic design or communication tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva)
- Ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering a positive employee experience
- Demonstrates willingness to learn, with the ability to quickly build knowledge of benefits programs and apply it to effective communication and employee engagement efforts
- Ability to travel to field locations when needed (approx. 10% of the time)
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting employee benefits, HR programs, or well-being initiatives
- Familiarity with benefits terminology, plan structures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SPD, open enrollment, compliance notices)
- Experience working with third-party vendors or benefits administrators
- Experience managing or updating intranet sites or employee communication platforms
- Basic design skills or experience using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives, events, or internal campaigns
- Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Workday) or well-being platforms (e.g., Personify Health)
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Match your degree to the role description
PERM requires your employer to document that the Communications Advisor position genuinely requires a specific degree field. If your degree is in journalism, public relations, or communications, confirm the job posting reflects that requirement before the recruitment phase begins.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for employers who have filed EB-2 or EB-3 PERM applications for communications roles specifically. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting organizations that have already navigated the PERM process for roles like yours.
Get a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before advertising the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code and metropolitan area so you can flag mismatches with posted salaries during your job search.
Review your O*NET profile before interviews
The O*NET profile for Communications Advisor roles defines the core tasks and knowledge areas DOL expects the position to reflect. If your resume and interview examples don't align with that profile, the PERM job description may face scrutiny during the supervised recruitment phase.
Clarify the employer's recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to run a full recruitment test, including advertisements, before filing. Ask prospective employers whether they've completed PERM before for similar roles and whether they have in-house counsel or rely on outside immigration firms to manage the filing.
Understand priority date backlogs before you sign
If you're a national of a high-demand country such as India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date may face significant wait times due to per-country limits. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand where your category stands before accepting an offer.
Green Card Communications Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Communications Advisor role eligible for EB-2 versus EB-3 green card sponsorship?
EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree (a master's or higher, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, or a related field). EB-3 covers positions that require a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work experience. Your employer documents the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, and DOL holds them to those requirements throughout the recruitment test.
How is the green card PERM process different from H-1B sponsorship for a Communications Advisor?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status filed directly with USCIS using an LCA; it doesn't lead to permanent residence on its own. The green card path starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and you eventually file for adjustment of status or go through consular processing. The result is lawful permanent residence, not a time-limited work authorization.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Communications Advisor position?
Many employers who sponsor H-1B workers also sponsor green cards, but not all. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history in communications and public affairs roles, so you're not guessing about an employer's willingness to go through the full PERM process before you apply.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM but before I get my green card?
It depends on where you are in the process. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. If you leave before that point, you typically need to restart the PERM process with the new employer, though an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new petition.
Does a Communications Advisor role qualify for EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petition?
A National Interest Waiver (NIW) lets advanced-degree professionals petition without employer sponsorship, but approval requires demonstrating that your work has substantial merit and national importance and that waiving the PERM job offer requirement serves the U.S. national interest. Communications roles in public health campaigns, government policy, or national security contexts have succeeded, but most standard corporate or agency communications positions don't meet the NIW bar without unusually strong credentials and documented impact.