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Correspondent roles at U.S. news organizations can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Foreign journalists with advanced degrees or specialized reporting credentials are well-positioned for sponsorship.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for performing end-to-end investigations or investigations support functions of external financial crimes activities for high risk client segments, including Money Service Businesses (MSBs), Casinos, Third Party Payment Processors (TPPPs), Professional Services Entities, Embassies/Missions/Consulates, Consultants, Virtual Currency firms, and Correspondent Banking relationships. Key responsibilities include conducting routine to complex investigations, including fraud committed by external parties, money laundering, or terrorist financing and acting as the liaison to Law Enforcement as required. Job expectations include providing coaching and inputs to investigators to improve case quality, ensure all cases are sufficiently investigated and findings are adequately documented.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations on investigations, while identifying enhancements to ensure cases meet or exceed closure and quality metrics
- Reviews Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) in a timely and accurate manner for submission to regulators and/or law enforcement
- Reports facts of the investigation to senior stakeholders, assisting in identifying potential operational or compliance risks and partners with Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Management and/or Front Line Units (FLU) to resolve investigations
- Performs quality control functions, training, communications, guidance, monitoring scenario development/enhancement input and testing, or law enforcement liaison responsibilities in an investigative support role
- Supports the identification of improvements to the investigations and case assignment processes to enhance the effectiveness of investigative procedures
- Participates in the case assignment process to distribute work across the investigative team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years' experience in anti-money laundering (AML), financial crimes investigations, including consumer or complex investigations and correspondent and/or international banking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is needed
- Strong writing skills / report writing (SARs)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Effective communication skills
- Experience in financial services and/or a related government entity
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Certifications: ACAMS – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
SKILLS
- Coaching
- Fraud Management
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Investigation Management
- Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
- Risk Management
- Issue Management
- Reporting
- Written Communications
PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Risk Identification & Assessment
- Line of Business (LoB) Products, Services & Acumen
- Risk Governance & Reporting
- Financial Crimes Risk Programs
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Customer Due Diligence
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Case Investigations & Resolution
- High Risk Activities & Typologies
SHIFT:
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for performing end-to-end investigations or investigations support functions of external financial crimes activities for high risk client segments, including Money Service Businesses (MSBs), Casinos, Third Party Payment Processors (TPPPs), Professional Services Entities, Embassies/Missions/Consulates, Consultants, Virtual Currency firms, and Correspondent Banking relationships. Key responsibilities include conducting routine to complex investigations, including fraud committed by external parties, money laundering, or terrorist financing and acting as the liaison to Law Enforcement as required. Job expectations include providing coaching and inputs to investigators to improve case quality, ensure all cases are sufficiently investigated and findings are adequately documented.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations on investigations, while identifying enhancements to ensure cases meet or exceed closure and quality metrics
- Reviews Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) in a timely and accurate manner for submission to regulators and/or law enforcement
- Reports facts of the investigation to senior stakeholders, assisting in identifying potential operational or compliance risks and partners with Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Management and/or Front Line Units (FLU) to resolve investigations
- Performs quality control functions, training, communications, guidance, monitoring scenario development/enhancement input and testing, or law enforcement liaison responsibilities in an investigative support role
- Supports the identification of improvements to the investigations and case assignment processes to enhance the effectiveness of investigative procedures
- Participates in the case assignment process to distribute work across the investigative team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years' experience in anti-money laundering (AML), financial crimes investigations, including consumer or complex investigations and correspondent and/or international banking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is needed
- Strong writing skills / report writing (SARs)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Effective communication skills
- Experience in financial services and/or a related government entity
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Certifications: ACAMS – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
SKILLS
- Coaching
- Fraud Management
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Investigation Management
- Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
- Risk Management
- Issue Management
- Reporting
- Written Communications
PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Risk Identification & Assessment
- Line of Business (LoB) Products, Services & Acumen
- Risk Governance & Reporting
- Financial Crimes Risk Programs
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Customer Due Diligence
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Case Investigations & Resolution
- High Risk Activities & Typologies
SHIFT:
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Correspondent
Document your specialized reporting beat credentials
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job requirement tied to your credentials. Compile bylines, awards, and language proficiency records that demonstrate expertise in a distinct reporting beat, such as foreign affairs, science, or investigative journalism.
Target news organizations with PERM filing history
Large broadcast networks, wire services, and digital outlets are far more likely to sponsor correspondents than small regional outlets. Search OFLC disclosure data via the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have filed PERM applications for journalist or correspondent roles.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B sponsorship
Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Identifying which outlets have sponsored correspondents for green cards is time-consuming without the right data. Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you apply where sponsorship has actually happened.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
EB-2 eligibility hinges on the position requiring an advanced degree in a specific field, such as journalism or international relations. Review the O*NET occupation profile for correspondents to confirm the educational and skill requirements that support your employer's PERM job description.
Negotiate PERM job description terms before signing
The PERM application locks in your job title, duties, and minimum requirements. If your offer letter describes a generalist reporter role, work with your employer to ensure the description accurately reflects specialized duties, since a vague job description weakens the EB-2 advanced-degree argument.
Green Card Correspondent: Frequently Asked Questions
Do correspondent jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree in journalism, communications, or a related field and your employer can document that requirement in the PERM application. EB-3 covers roles that require at least a bachelor's degree. The category depends on how your employer defines the minimum job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for correspondents?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries. The downside is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status or consular processing can collectively take two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and USCIS workload.
What does PERM labor certification require from a news employer sponsoring a correspondent?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers were available for the specific role. This includes job postings, documentation of applicants reviewed, and a detailed job description filed with DOL. The job duties and minimum requirements defined during PERM become binding, so the description must accurately reflect your correspondent role from day one.
How can I find news organizations that have sponsored correspondents for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search for correspondent and journalist roles filtered by employers with confirmed PERM and I-140 filing history. This narrows your job search to outlets that have already committed resources to green card sponsorship, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to absorb the legal and administrative costs.
Can a foreign correspondent on an existing work visa begin the green card process without leaving the U.S.?
Yes. If you're already in the U.S. on a valid work visa such as H-1B or O-1 visa, your employer can initiate PERM while you maintain that status. Once the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status to remain in the U.S. during processing. USCIS allows concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 when a visa number is immediately available based on your priority date and country of birth.