Data Scientist Green Card Jobs

Data Scientist roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition, making this one of the most direct paths to permanent U.S. residency for quantitative professionals.

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Open Jobs2,109+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type67% On-site
Median Salary$184K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsApple

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Strategic Education, Inc
Data Scientist II, Advanced Analytics
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Strategic Education, Inc
New 3h ago
Data Scientist II, Advanced Analytics
Strategic Education, Inc
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Analytics
$95,100 - $142,600/yr
Hybrid
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Mayo Clinic
Data Scientist
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Data Scientist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$171,433/yr - $248,580/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

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New York Life
Corporate Vice President, Data Scientist
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New York Life
New 5h ago
Corporate Vice President, Data Scientist
New York Life
Tampa, Florida
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Business Strategy
$130,000/yr - $170,000/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Sr. Epic Data Scientist
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New 8h ago
Sr. Epic Data Scientist
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Nashville, Tennessee
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thomson Reuters
Data Scientist
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New 10h ago
Data Scientist
Thomson Reuters
New York, New York
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Analytics
$94,000/yr - $175,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Scientist

Document your degree field precisely

PERM requires your degree to match the role's specialty occupation definition. A degree in statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics strengthens the match. A business or general IT degree may require a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency.

Target employers with PERM filing history

Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications under SOC code 15-2051 (Data Scientists). Employers with repeated filings have established internal processes, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly.

Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate

Filter Data Scientist roles by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship availability on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have active green card pipelines, so you're not starting a sponsorship conversation from scratch during negotiations.

Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer

Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for Data Scientists in your target city before the offer stage.

Ask about the EB-2 NIW option if self-petitioning fits

If your research or modeling work has national economic or scientific impact, a National Interest Waiver lets you skip the PERM step entirely and self-petition. USCIS evaluates this under a three-prong test without requiring a specific employer.

Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before PERM starts

DOL requires employers to post a job notice and run recruitment steps before filing PERM. If your employer isn't E-Verify enrolled, some state-level recruitment requirements may complicate the process. Confirm enrollment status during the offer negotiation stage.

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Data Scientist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Data Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Data Scientist positions typically qualify for EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, and EB-3 if a bachelor's degree plus experience suffices. Most employers filing PERM for this role use EB-2 because the job normally requires an advanced degree in statistics, computer science, or a quantitative field. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel determines which category fits the specific job description.

How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for Data Scientists?

H-1B is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments with no path to permanency on its own. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card process, starting with PERM labor certification, leads directly to lawful permanent residency. There's no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, and EB-2 priority dates for countries outside India and China are often current, meaning shorter waits than many candidates expect.

How long does PERM labor certification take for a Data Scientist position?

DOL currently processes most PERM applications within six to eighteen months, depending on whether the application goes through analyst review or audit. Data Scientist roles sometimes draw audits because the job duties overlap with software development roles, which DOL scrutinizes for accurate classification. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, and then you file for adjustment of status or consular processing depending on your priority date.

What O*NET classification applies to Data Scientist roles, and why does it matter for PERM?

Data Scientists are classified under O*NET SOC code 15-2051. PERM filings must use the correct SOC code to run compliant recruitment and establish the right prevailing wage level. Using a mismatched code, such as filing under a software developer code for a role focused on statistical modeling, can trigger a DOL audit and delay certification by months. Your employer's legal team should verify the SOC match against your actual job duties before filing.

How do I find Data Scientist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?

Migrate Mate lets you search Data Scientist roles filtered specifically by EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship availability. This matters because most general job boards don't distinguish between H-1B-only sponsors and employers willing to run a full PERM process. Filtering upfront saves you from roles where sponsorship conversations stall after an offer, which is one of the most common delays for foreign professionals in quantitative fields.

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