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Compliance Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which lets U.S. employers permanently hire foreign professionals in regulatory, risk, and governance functions. Sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary visa, making it one of the most stable paths for compliance professionals building long-term U.S. careers.
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Amazon is looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses in the Trade Operations space. The Senior Trade Compliance PM is responsible for managing the strategy of a complex cross-functional risk program independently.
As a leader within the Global Trade Services team, you will help develop and hire team capabilities, as well as mentor and train colleagues. You will manage the Trade Operations Program team, that works directly with internal teams from legal, logistics, supply chain, quality, engineering, as well as Amazon's global network of trade and compliance teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Set processes for Broker Management activities and liaise with brokers and other participants in the supply chain on a daily basis.
- Act as the main point of contact for regulators across the Trade space in North America.
- Set objectives, and drive improvements to your space and quantify with metrics.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, tech teams, public policy, trade, legal, and regulators to interpret and apply regulations.
- Oversee the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness.
- Build flexible and scalable solutions across various customized technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
- Stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and bring them into your risk management programs.
- Present organized plans to articulate the problem statement, the recommended solution, and milestones.
- Identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk.
- Drive alignment by providing near and long term considerations and impacts, and highlight recommended trade-offs and priorities.
- Drive the best way forward and build consensus when confronted with discordant views.
- Test assumptions by getting feedback from the right input providers across the company, and review metrics and benchmarks.
- Work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build and track key performance indicators and systems.
- Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates and strategies to internal and external stakeholders in meetings and documents.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you will manage escalations and meet with multiple stakeholders across different time zones to move business forward.
About the team
This position reports to the Americas Trade Compliance Operations Sr Manager in the Global Trade Services (GTS) function. GTS is responsible for providing global trade and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SQL and Excel
- Licensed Customs Broker
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses in the Trade Operations space. The Senior Trade Compliance PM is responsible for managing the strategy of a complex cross-functional risk program independently.
As a leader within the Global Trade Services team, you will help develop and hire team capabilities, as well as mentor and train colleagues. You will manage the Trade Operations Program team, that works directly with internal teams from legal, logistics, supply chain, quality, engineering, as well as Amazon's global network of trade and compliance teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Set processes for Broker Management activities and liaise with brokers and other participants in the supply chain on a daily basis.
- Act as the main point of contact for regulators across the Trade space in North America.
- Set objectives, and drive improvements to your space and quantify with metrics.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, tech teams, public policy, trade, legal, and regulators to interpret and apply regulations.
- Oversee the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness.
- Build flexible and scalable solutions across various customized technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
- Stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and bring them into your risk management programs.
- Present organized plans to articulate the problem statement, the recommended solution, and milestones.
- Identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk.
- Drive alignment by providing near and long term considerations and impacts, and highlight recommended trade-offs and priorities.
- Drive the best way forward and build consensus when confronted with discordant views.
- Test assumptions by getting feedback from the right input providers across the company, and review metrics and benchmarks.
- Work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build and track key performance indicators and systems.
- Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates and strategies to internal and external stakeholders in meetings and documents.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you will manage escalations and meet with multiple stakeholders across different time zones to move business forward.
About the team
This position reports to the Americas Trade Compliance Operations Sr Manager in the Global Trade Services (GTS) function. GTS is responsible for providing global trade and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SQL and Excel
- Licensed Customs Broker
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Compliance Specialist
Document your compliance credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather your degree transcripts, professional certifications like CAMS or CCEP, and any foreign credential evaluations early so nothing delays the labor certification filing.
Target employers in regulated industries first
Banks, healthcare systems, insurance companies, and publicly traded firms maintain dedicated compliance departments and file PERM petitions routinely. These employers already have immigration counsel and established sponsorship workflows, which shortens your path from offer to I-140 filing.
Search green card sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Compliance Specialist roles at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Filter by industry and location to find roles where PERM filings have already been approved for comparable positions.
Verify the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific compliance role and location using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure for the PERM application to proceed, so confirm the applicable wage level before accepting an offer.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Ask the employer directly whether sponsorship covers only the I-140 or also includes adjustment of status and any required premium processing. Compliance roles often involve sensitive regulatory access, so some employers limit immigration support to certain petition stages.
Understand how EB-3 avoids the H-1B lottery problem
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and no registration fee. Your employer files PERM with DOL, then an I-140 with USCIS, on a predictable timeline unaffected by randomized selection, making it a more reliable path for professionals from most countries.
Green Card Compliance Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compliance Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Compliance Specialist positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled workers or professionals, especially roles requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or a combination of advanced education and specialized regulatory expertise may qualify for EB-2. The PERM job description must accurately reflect the minimum requirements for the actual position, not inflated credentials.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for compliance roles?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 visas annually, and subject to a randomized lottery. PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency, has no lottery, and no annual cap at the EB-3 level affects most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires a DOL recruitment process and audit risk before USCIS reviews the I-140, so total processing typically runs longer than an initial H-1B approval.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Compliance Specialist position?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This process takes a minimum of 30 to 60 days. The employer retains all application records for potential DOL audits. Only after completing recruitment can they file the PERM application itself, which currently faces multi-month processing times at the DOL.
How can I find Compliance Specialist jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters Compliance Specialist roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can prioritize applications to companies that have already navigated the PERM process for similar positions. This is more reliable than asking general-purpose job boards, where sponsorship willingness is rarely disclosed upfront.
Can I use O*NET data to understand what qualifications support my PERM application?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for Compliance Officers outlines the standard education, skills, and knowledge requirements that DOL and USCIS use as a benchmark when reviewing PERM applications and I-140 petitions. Reviewing the O*NET profile before your employer drafts the PERM job description helps ensure your actual credentials align with the documented requirements, reducing the risk of a DOL audit or USCIS Request for Evidence.