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Database Developer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Sponsorship typically covers SQL, NoSQL, and data warehouse positions where a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is the baseline requirement.
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LMI is seeking a skilled Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Database Developer to support our DHS customer.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
- Work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi-layered maps accomplished by using an appropriate combination of tools found in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
- Design and implement data conversion procedures and perform software and database quality control.
- Work closely with the GIS user community to determine specific application requirements and specifications.
- Perform project planning, requirements analysis, database design and development, and quality assurance and quality control.
- Support SharePoint development and geospatial integration between Microsoft Power Apps and geospatial system and software.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Eight (8) years of experience performing GIS and related development for law enforcement, immigration, and/or border security applications. Experience in GIS concepts, computer graphics fundamentals, and relational database fundamentals and concepts is essential.
- Must have experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
- Must be proficient in the coding of software and manipulating digital databases as well as using GIS programming languages, Internet markup languages, and other, pertinent technologies.
- Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
- Desired to have experience with supporting software including SharePoint and Microsoft PowerApps.
- Education: BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science or other related field w/GIS experience.
- Clearance: Must be able to obtain a DHS Background Investigation.
INTRODUCTION
LMI is seeking a skilled Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Database Developer to support our DHS customer.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
- Work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi-layered maps accomplished by using an appropriate combination of tools found in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
- Design and implement data conversion procedures and perform software and database quality control.
- Work closely with the GIS user community to determine specific application requirements and specifications.
- Perform project planning, requirements analysis, database design and development, and quality assurance and quality control.
- Support SharePoint development and geospatial integration between Microsoft Power Apps and geospatial system and software.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Eight (8) years of experience performing GIS and related development for law enforcement, immigration, and/or border security applications. Experience in GIS concepts, computer graphics fundamentals, and relational database fundamentals and concepts is essential.
- Must have experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
- Must be proficient in the coding of software and manipulating digital databases as well as using GIS programming languages, Internet markup languages, and other, pertinent technologies.
- Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
- Desired to have experience with supporting software including SharePoint and Microsoft PowerApps.
- Education: BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science or other related field w/GIS experience.
- Clearance: Must be able to obtain a DHS Background Investigation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Database Developer
Verify your degree aligns with the role
PERM labor certification requires your foreign degree to match the specific Database Developer position. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly, but a general engineering degree may require a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency before your employer files.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have previously certified Database Developer or related database engineering roles under PERM. Repeat filers have established internal processes, which shortens the timeline from offer to petition filing significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter Database Developer openings by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate so you're only applying to companies that have completed PERM for similar roles, not employers who may agree to sponsor but have never navigated the process before.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 placement before negotiating
If your Database Developer role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer will likely file under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's degree or specialized expertise in distributed systems or cloud database architecture may qualify for EB-2, which affects your priority date and wait timeline.
Confirm prevailing wage before your employer posts the job
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Database Developer positions in your specific metro area before your employer publishes the mandatory recruitment ads.
Time your application around PERM recruitment windows
PERM mandates a recruitment period of at least 60 days before your employer can file with DOL. Starting your job search 6 to 9 months before your intended start date gives your employer room to complete recruitment and file without rushing the audit documentation.
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Find Database Developer JobsDatabase Developer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Database Developer positions qualify under EB-3 when the job requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or involves highly specialized work such as large-scale distributed database architecture, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead. The classification depends on the actual requirements documented in the PERM labor certification, not just your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Database Developer roles?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 registrations annually, subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is time: PERM takes roughly 12 to 18 months from start to I-140 approval, and adjustment of status adds further processing, but the outcome is permanent rather than a two or three-year status tied to a single employer.
What does the PERM process require from a Database Developer candidate?
Your employer drives the PERM filing, but your role is to ensure your credentials are documented correctly. You'll need degree certificates, transcripts, and if your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming it meets the job's educational requirement. PERM also requires that your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for a Database Developer in your work location, which you can verify in advance using the OFLC Wage Search tool.
How do I find Database Developer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search specifically for employers with a documented history of completing PERM labor certifications for database or software development roles. Migrate Mate filters Database Developer openings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have successfully filed PERM before rather than companies that are open to sponsorship in theory but have no practical experience with the process.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved for a Database Developer position?
Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can port to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. Database Developer roles generally fall under the same SOC code family, so a move to a comparable database engineering position at a new company typically qualifies, though you should confirm the role similarity before switching.
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