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Customs Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Roles in trade compliance, import/export classification, and CBP regulatory work qualify under skilled-worker categories, and nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs when planning their timeline.
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At Amazon, we're committed to being Earth's most customer-centric company. The Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) team plays a critical role in that mission — delivering end-to-end customs brokerage services that keep global supply chains moving efficiently and compliantly.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-obsessed Customs Brokerage Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will own daily customs clearance operations across ocean, air, rail, and truck cross-border shipments — partnering with freight forwarders, sellers, and vendors to ensure accurate documentation, timely entry filing, and full regulatory compliance. You'll be a key escalation point for clearance issues and a trusted resource for internal and external stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
- Verify completeness and accuracy of customer onboarding documentation and commercial records
- Prepare and submit import documentation to regulatory agencies to ensure timely release and delivery
- Perform accurate data entry for entry filing, tariff classifications, and inspection records
- Monitor shipment clearance status and manage issue escalation with freight forwarders and logistics partners
- Generate and track delivery forms, ensuring all compliance requirements are met
- Meet daily and weekly KPI targets for entry submission accuracy and timeliness
- Serve as second-tier support for Customer Service escalations related to cross-border shipments
- Collaborate with origin and destination logistics teams to resolve shipment issues end-to-end
About the team
The Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) team is a fast-paced, high-impact group of logistics and compliance professionals dedicated to making international trade seamless for Amazon's customers and partners. We operate at the intersection of global supply chain, regulatory compliance, and customer experience — and we hold ourselves to the same high bar we set for our customers. We value precision, ownership, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for teammates who do too.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in international logistics, cross-border transportation and supply chain, or U.S. Customs rules and regulations
- Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
- Experience performing accurate data entry and analysis
- 2+ years of customs entry writing experience with a proven track record handling complex, high-value shipments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or business
- 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 starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Virtual Location - Tennessee - 17.45 - 30.52 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, we're committed to being Earth's most customer-centric company. The Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) team plays a critical role in that mission — delivering end-to-end customs brokerage services that keep global supply chains moving efficiently and compliantly.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-obsessed Customs Brokerage Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will own daily customs clearance operations across ocean, air, rail, and truck cross-border shipments — partnering with freight forwarders, sellers, and vendors to ensure accurate documentation, timely entry filing, and full regulatory compliance. You'll be a key escalation point for clearance issues and a trusted resource for internal and external stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
- Verify completeness and accuracy of customer onboarding documentation and commercial records
- Prepare and submit import documentation to regulatory agencies to ensure timely release and delivery
- Perform accurate data entry for entry filing, tariff classifications, and inspection records
- Monitor shipment clearance status and manage issue escalation with freight forwarders and logistics partners
- Generate and track delivery forms, ensuring all compliance requirements are met
- Meet daily and weekly KPI targets for entry submission accuracy and timeliness
- Serve as second-tier support for Customer Service escalations related to cross-border shipments
- Collaborate with origin and destination logistics teams to resolve shipment issues end-to-end
About the team
The Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) team is a fast-paced, high-impact group of logistics and compliance professionals dedicated to making international trade seamless for Amazon's customers and partners. We operate at the intersection of global supply chain, regulatory compliance, and customer experience — and we hold ourselves to the same high bar we set for our customers. We value precision, ownership, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for teammates who do too.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in international logistics, cross-border transportation and supply chain, or U.S. Customs rules and regulations
- Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
- Experience performing accurate data entry and analysis
- 2+ years of customs entry writing experience with a proven track record handling complex, high-value shipments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or business
- 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 starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Virtual Location - Tennessee - 17.45 - 30.52 USD hourly
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Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum job requirement before recruitment begins. Gather documentation showing your degree in international trade, supply chain, or a related field, plus any CBP broker license or compliance certifications, so the job description accurately reflects your background.
Target employers with active trade compliance programs
Large importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and multinational manufacturers are most likely to have HR infrastructure for PERM sponsorship. Focus your search on companies with dedicated trade compliance teams rather than generalist logistics roles where green card sponsorship is less routine.
Search Migrate Mate for green card sponsoring employers
Identifying which customs and trade compliance employers have actually sponsored foreign workers is the fastest way to narrow your list. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the process.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Customs Specialist roles in your target city before you receive an offer, so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Clarify the EB category with your sponsoring employer
If your Customs Specialist role requires only a two-year training or an associate credential, it may qualify under EB-3 skilled worker rather than EB-2. Confirming the category early matters because per-country priority-date backlogs differ between EB-2 and EB-3, affecting your estimated wait to file for adjustment of status.
Understand AC21 portability before you file I-485
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. If you switch customs roles before that threshold, your priority date may still carry over to a new employer's approved I-140, but the adjustment application restarts.
Green Card Customs Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Customs Specialist roles?
Most Customs Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as professional or skilled worker roles, particularly when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain, or logistics, or at least two years of specialized experience. If the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive compliance experience, it may qualify under EB-2 instead. Your employer's attorney will confirm the category during the PERM preparation stage.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, requires a Labor Condition Application filed with DOL, and is subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, has no lottery, and requires PERM labor certification instead, which involves a prevailing wage determination and a formal employer recruitment test. The tradeoff is a longer overall process and, for nationals of India or China, potentially significant priority-date backlogs before the I-485 can be filed.
What does the PERM recruitment test require for a customs role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct good-faith recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position before sponsoring a foreign national. For professional roles this typically includes job postings in two Sunday newspaper editions, a DOL job order, and three additional recruitment steps such as an internal posting or a job fair. The employer must document results and show they did not reject qualified U.S. applicants without lawful justification.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a Customs Specialist for a green card?
Many customs and trade compliance employers are open to sponsorship but don't advertise it prominently. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, so you can focus outreach on companies already familiar with PERM and I-140 filings rather than spending time approaching employers who have never navigated the process. Targeting customs brokers, large importers, and multinational manufacturers with established compliance teams tends to yield the best results.
Can I change employers after my Customs Specialist green card case is in progress?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date. If you change jobs before that point, a new PERM and I-140 are generally required, though an approved original I-140 may allow your priority date to carry over to the new petition under certain conditions.