Green Card Credit Underwriter Jobs

Credit Underwriter green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Financial services firms with structured immigration programs sponsor this role for foreign professionals with degrees in finance, economics, or accounting and demonstrated credit analysis experience.

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Open Jobs262+
Work Type56% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Credit Underwriter II / Sr. Credit Underwriter
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Credit Underwriter II / Sr. Credit Underwriter
Bank of America
New York, New York
$87k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Credit Operations Underwriter
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Credit Operations Underwriter
OCTANE
Irving, Texas
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Finance
Accounting
Customer Service
Tax
On-Site
High School
11-50

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Commercial Credit Underwriter II
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Commercial Credit Underwriter II
Bank OZK
Little Rock, Arkansas
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Credit Underwriter
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Senior Credit Underwriter
M&T Bank
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Compliance & Legal
Customer Service & Support
Property Management
$109k - $182k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Credit Risk Analyst Commercial Underwriter
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Credit Risk Analyst Commercial Underwriter
Stripe
San Francisco, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Consulting & Professional Services
$221k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Credit Underwriter

Align your credentials to PERM requirements

PERM labor certification requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Your degree transcripts and credit analysis experience documentation must match the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description exactly, so inconsistencies don't create recruitment-test complications.

Target financial institutions with EB-3 filing history

Regional banks, credit unions, and commercial lenders regularly sponsor Credit Underwriters through EB-3 for professionals holding a bachelor's degree. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history filtered by this specific role and industry.

Request your prevailing wage tier before negotiations

DOL assigns a wage level (I through IV) to your PERM position based on complexity and supervisory duties. Ask your prospective employer which wage level they intend to use in the PERM filing; your offered salary must meet or exceed the OFLC Wage Search result for your location and SOC code.

Distinguish your O*NET occupation code early

Credit Underwriter roles map to different SOC codes depending on whether the position focuses on consumer, mortgage, or commercial credit. Confirm which O*NET classification your employer plans to use in the PERM filing, since the wage determination and job duties description must match that code throughout the process.

File I-140 concurrently if your priority date allows

Once PERM is certified, your employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS. If your country's priority date is current under the Visa Bulletin, you may be able to file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, reducing overall processing time and protecting your status while the petition is reviewed.

Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs

If your I-485 has been pending with USCIS for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new Credit Underwriter role with a different employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the priority-date queue. Document the job similarity carefully to support any portability claim.

Green Card Credit Underwriter: Frequently Asked Questions

How does green card sponsorship for a Credit Underwriter differ from H-1B sponsorship?

Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, and finally I-485 adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa is a renewable nonimmigrant status; an employment-based green card is permanent. The PERM recruitment test and per-country priority-date backlogs add steps that H-1B does not involve.

What PERM job requirements must I meet as a Credit Underwriter?

The PERM labor certification defines the minimum qualifications for your specific position, typically a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field for EB-3, or an advanced degree for EB-2. Your actual credentials must meet but not exceed those minimums. If your employer lists more requirements than the job genuinely needs, DOL may flag the filing during audit review.

How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Credit Underwriter roles?

Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus on regional banks, commercial lenders, mortgage companies, and large financial institutions, as these employers most frequently sponsor Credit Underwriters through EB-2 and EB-3. Smaller credit unions may sponsor but often have less structured immigration support internally.

Does my country of birth affect my Credit Underwriter green card timeline?

Yes. Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs even after the I-140 is approved. Your priority date is set when PERM is filed with DOL, and you cannot file I-485 until that date becomes current under the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the Department of State.

Can I change employers while my green card application is in progress?

Once your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending with USCIS for at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a substantially similar Credit Underwriter occupation without restarting the process. Your approved priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 filing, preserving your place in the queue.