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Data Science Intern roles can qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting an I-140 petition, making green card sponsorship a longer but permanent path compared to temporary work visas.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Data Analytics, Internal Audit team is to enhance the value and impact of Internal Audit at AbbVie by leveraging analytics and data-driven insights to proactively identify risks, uncover opportunities for operational improvement, and support informed, objective decision-making across the enterprise.
- Design and implement advanced statistical models including decision trees, regression analyses, and natural language processing (NLP) techniques to identify anomalies, patterns, and risk indicators across enterprise datasets.
- Develop and maintain population-level data analytics frameworks to support both ad-hoc audit testing requests and ongoing continuous monitoring initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal audit teams to translate audit objectives into analytical approaches, ensuring data science methodologies align with audit standards and compliance requirements.
- Build predictive models and classification algorithms using decision trees and ensemble methods to assess risk profiles and prioritize audit focus areas.
- Apply NLP techniques to analyze unstructured data sources (e.g., contracts, emails, transaction narratives) to detect potential compliance issues or fraudulent activities.
- Perform multivariate regression analyses to identify relationships between variables and quantify risk factors across business processes.
- Create automated data pipelines and monitoring dashboards to enable real-time detection of control failures or unusual transaction patterns.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define key risk indicators and develop statistical thresholds for continuous monitoring alerts.
- Mentor junior analytics team members on data science techniques, statistical best practices, and audit analytics applications.
- Stay current with emerging data science technologies and audit analytics trends to continuously enhance the team's analytical capabilities.
- Present complex analytical findings to audit leadership and business stakeholders in clear, actionable formats that support audit conclusions and recommendations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or Related Field
- MBA/Master's in relevant field preferred
- Minimum 6+ years of progressive and related experience.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, R, PowerBI/Tableau experience preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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ABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Data Analytics, Internal Audit team is to enhance the value and impact of Internal Audit at AbbVie by leveraging analytics and data-driven insights to proactively identify risks, uncover opportunities for operational improvement, and support informed, objective decision-making across the enterprise.
- Design and implement advanced statistical models including decision trees, regression analyses, and natural language processing (NLP) techniques to identify anomalies, patterns, and risk indicators across enterprise datasets.
- Develop and maintain population-level data analytics frameworks to support both ad-hoc audit testing requests and ongoing continuous monitoring initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal audit teams to translate audit objectives into analytical approaches, ensuring data science methodologies align with audit standards and compliance requirements.
- Build predictive models and classification algorithms using decision trees and ensemble methods to assess risk profiles and prioritize audit focus areas.
- Apply NLP techniques to analyze unstructured data sources (e.g., contracts, emails, transaction narratives) to detect potential compliance issues or fraudulent activities.
- Perform multivariate regression analyses to identify relationships between variables and quantify risk factors across business processes.
- Create automated data pipelines and monitoring dashboards to enable real-time detection of control failures or unusual transaction patterns.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define key risk indicators and develop statistical thresholds for continuous monitoring alerts.
- Mentor junior analytics team members on data science techniques, statistical best practices, and audit analytics applications.
- Stay current with emerging data science technologies and audit analytics trends to continuously enhance the team's analytical capabilities.
- Present complex analytical findings to audit leadership and business stakeholders in clear, actionable formats that support audit conclusions and recommendations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or Related Field
- MBA/Master's in relevant field preferred
- Minimum 6+ years of progressive and related experience.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, R, PowerBI/Tableau experience preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
-
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
-
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
-
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Science Intern
Document your degree field precisely
PERM labor certification ties the sponsored role to a specific minimum education requirement. If your degree is in applied mathematics or information systems rather than computer science, confirm it maps cleanly to the O*NET occupation profile for data science before applying.
Filter employers by PERM filing history
Not every tech company or research lab sponsors interns for green cards. Use Migrate Mate to search verified PERM-filing employers by role and location, so you're targeting companies with an active record of sponsoring data science positions.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
EB-2 sponsorship requires the position to normally demand an advanced degree. For a data science internship, that means your offer letter and job duties should reflect graduate-level statistical modeling or machine learning work, not general data entry or reporting tasks.
Ask about sponsorship timing during the offer stage
PERM advertising requirements mean the employer must post the role publicly and wait through a recruitment period before filing. Raise sponsorship intent early in negotiations so the employer's legal team can start the DOL prevailing wage determination using OFLC Wage Search without delaying your start date.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities, but applicants from India or China face visa bulletin backlogs that can stretch years. Check the USCIS visa bulletin monthly once your I-140 is approved to understand when you can file for adjustment of status.
Prepare a credential evaluation before the PERM audit
DOL can audit a PERM application and request proof that your foreign degree meets the stated minimum requirement. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service converts your transcript into U.S. equivalent terms before the employer files.
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Find Data Science Intern JobsData Science Intern Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Data Science Intern role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
An internship can qualify for EB-3 sponsorship if the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree and the employer is willing to file a PERM labor certification. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a National Interest Waiver, which is harder to justify for an intern-level role. Most data science intern sponsorships go through the EB-3 skilled worker category, with the employer leading the PERM process through DOL before submitting an I-140 to USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a data science intern?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with an annual lottery and a six-year cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle once approved. The EB-3 category has no lottery, so your priority date and country of birth determine the wait rather than random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
What does the PERM process look like for a data science internship employer?
The employer starts by requesting a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Once the wage is set, the company runs a mandatory recruitment period, posting the role publicly to show no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. After completing recruitment, the employer submits the ETA 9089 form to DOL. If approved, the PERM certification unlocks the I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, which establishes your priority date.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor data science interns for green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter companies by verified PERM filing history for data science roles. This narrows your job search to employers who have already navigated the labor certification process, rather than companies that express general openness to sponsorship without any record of doing it. Focusing on organizations with established immigration programs, such as large technology firms or research institutions, also reduces the risk that the employer declines to sponsor after you've accepted an offer.
Does my foreign bachelor's degree count toward the education requirement for EB-3 sponsorship?
Yes, but the employer's PERM application specifies a minimum U.S. equivalent education requirement. DOL can audit the filing and request evidence that your degree meets that standard. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service translates your foreign transcript into U.S. degree equivalency terms, which protects the employer during an audit and confirms your eligibility before the application is submitted.
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