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Developer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Software and web development occupations consistently appear in DOL PERM filings, making sponsorship a realistic path for foreign professionals with a relevant degree and employer backing.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Developer to support the creation, implementation, maintenance, performance, production support and documentation of various departmental and enterprise-wide application systems. This includes but is not limited to the installation, modification, and testing of new and/or upgraded applications (packages or home grown), operating systems, file structures, hardware, communication devices, and productivity tools. Assist with database maintenance and application system code support.
Job Scope/Complexity
Demonstrate a basic understanding of project life cycle and support sections of life cycle. Under direct supervision, assist with full life-cycle of small and/or parts of a large project. Once priorities are set, perform tasks under direct supervision with regular process updates. Examples can easily be found in existing code, methods or online. Typically, concepts used are simple and standard.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The responsibilities listed below are typical examples of the work performed by this position. Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility.
Analysis & Requirements Gathering
- Under direct supervision support business/clinical/education problems by meeting with clients and more Sr. IT colleagues to observe and understand current processes and the issues related to those processes. Contribute to written documentation of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues.
- Review system requirements by meeting with clients and Sr. IT colleagues and researching existing technology to understand the business requirements for new applications.
Design & Development
- Contribute to the development of detailed tasks by analyzing project scope and milestones for projects in order to ensure product is delivered in a timely fashion according to software lifecycle standards.
- Contribute to functional/technical specifications by reviewing the provided system requirements, assist with putting them into functional and technical descriptions for use by programmers and business analysts to develop technical solutions.
- Assist with the development/change of data input, files/database structures, data transformation, algorithms, and data output by using appropriate computer language/tools to provide technical solution for application development tasks.
- Assist with documentation of code and associated processes by adhering to development methodologies, adding code comments and appropriate documentation to various knowledge-based system(s) to simplify code maintenance and to improve the support.
Testing & Documentation
- Assist with the creation and documentation of test scenarios using the appropriate testing tools to validate and verify application functionality.
- Assist with the testing of all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end-user references.
Implementation & Maintenance
- Assist with the implementation of changes by adhering to the change management policies and procedures for any given project to communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors of the solution.
- Assist in the monitoring of changes and resolution of problems by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution.
- Provide support by triaging and resolving issues to ensure prompt, effective service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- No prior professional experience required.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred.
- Prior professional experience working with a team of software developers to develop, maintain, and publish computer applications.
- Related classwork or internships with computer systems and applications preferred.
Classified Title: Developer
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OG
Starting Salary Range: $24.25 - $42.50 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary, approximately 4 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
LOCATION
Location: Remote
Department name: Health Policy & Management - Injury
Personnel area: School of Public Health
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Developer to support the creation, implementation, maintenance, performance, production support and documentation of various departmental and enterprise-wide application systems. This includes but is not limited to the installation, modification, and testing of new and/or upgraded applications (packages or home grown), operating systems, file structures, hardware, communication devices, and productivity tools. Assist with database maintenance and application system code support.
Job Scope/Complexity
Demonstrate a basic understanding of project life cycle and support sections of life cycle. Under direct supervision, assist with full life-cycle of small and/or parts of a large project. Once priorities are set, perform tasks under direct supervision with regular process updates. Examples can easily be found in existing code, methods or online. Typically, concepts used are simple and standard.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The responsibilities listed below are typical examples of the work performed by this position. Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility.
Analysis & Requirements Gathering
- Under direct supervision support business/clinical/education problems by meeting with clients and more Sr. IT colleagues to observe and understand current processes and the issues related to those processes. Contribute to written documentation of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues.
- Review system requirements by meeting with clients and Sr. IT colleagues and researching existing technology to understand the business requirements for new applications.
Design & Development
- Contribute to the development of detailed tasks by analyzing project scope and milestones for projects in order to ensure product is delivered in a timely fashion according to software lifecycle standards.
- Contribute to functional/technical specifications by reviewing the provided system requirements, assist with putting them into functional and technical descriptions for use by programmers and business analysts to develop technical solutions.
- Assist with the development/change of data input, files/database structures, data transformation, algorithms, and data output by using appropriate computer language/tools to provide technical solution for application development tasks.
- Assist with documentation of code and associated processes by adhering to development methodologies, adding code comments and appropriate documentation to various knowledge-based system(s) to simplify code maintenance and to improve the support.
Testing & Documentation
- Assist with the creation and documentation of test scenarios using the appropriate testing tools to validate and verify application functionality.
- Assist with the testing of all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end-user references.
Implementation & Maintenance
- Assist with the implementation of changes by adhering to the change management policies and procedures for any given project to communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors of the solution.
- Assist in the monitoring of changes and resolution of problems by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution.
- Provide support by triaging and resolving issues to ensure prompt, effective service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- No prior professional experience required.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred.
- Prior professional experience working with a team of software developers to develop, maintain, and publish computer applications.
- Related classwork or internships with computer systems and applications preferred.
Classified Title: Developer
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OG
Starting Salary Range: $24.25 - $42.50 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary, approximately 4 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
LOCATION
Location: Remote
Department name: Health Policy & Management - Injury
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Developer
Align your degree to the role
PERM requires your degree field to directly match the Developer position. A computer science or software engineering degree is straightforward, but an unrelated degree paired with a relevant specialization can work if the employer documents the requirement carefully.
Target employers with active PERM histories
Search OFLC disclosure data by job title and employer to find companies that have filed PERM applications for Developer roles before. Repeat filers understand the process and are less likely to stall mid-sponsorship due to internal HR confusion.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by sponsoring employers
Filter Developer job listings by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate so you only apply to employers already familiar with PERM filing requirements, cutting out time spent on companies that will decline once sponsorship comes up.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
Your Developer job must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field to qualify for PERM. Generic titles like 'programmer' sometimes draw scrutiny, so ensure the job description reflects specialized technical duties that justify the degree requirement.
Negotiate sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
PERM filing cannot begin until you are employed, and the full EB-2 or EB-3 process typically runs two to five years from labor certification through adjustment of status. Clarify whether your employer will initiate PERM within the first year of your start date.
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Find Developer JobsDeveloper Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Developer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Developer roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. Positions demanding an advanced degree or demonstrating specialized expertise may qualify for EB-2 instead. The PERM labor certification filing must specify the minimum education and experience the role genuinely requires, and USCIS will assess the petition against that documentation.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Developer role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level, though country-of-birth backlogs apply at the visa number stage. The PERM process also takes longer up front, typically one to three years before you receive your green card.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from your employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign defined by DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Developer role at the offered wage. This includes job postings, newspaper ads, and documented rejections of U.S. applicants. The employer then files the ETA Form 9089 through the PERM system, and DOL audits a percentage of cases before certifying.
How can I find Developer jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Developer positions filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated PERM filings. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering an employer's sponsorship limitations only after multiple interview rounds.
Does my country of birth affect how long my Developer green card takes?
Yes. Nationals from India and China face the longest waits under EB-3 due to per-country annual limits, sometimes stretching beyond a decade. Nationals from most other countries face little to no backlog at the EB-3 level and may receive their green card within two to four years of PERM filing, depending on USCIS processing times.
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