Green Card Director Of Information Security Jobs

Director of Information Security roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Security leadership positions typically meet EB-2 advanced-degree requirements, making sponsorship a realistic path for credentialed foreign professionals at this level.

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Boeing
Manager, Information Security
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Manager, Information Security
Boeing
Bingen, Washington
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
Compliance & Risk
$133k - $183k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Stellantis
Director, Risk Management & Information Security
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Director, Risk Management & Information Security
Stellantis
Salt Lake City, Utah
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Information Security Engineer
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Added 2d ago
Information Security Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
McLean, Virginia
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
IT Support
$99k - $225k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Target
Business Information Security Officer
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Target
Added 2d ago
Business Information Security Officer
Target
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security Engineering
$132k - $238k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Perrigo
Senior Information Security Analyst
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Perrigo
Added 3d ago
Senior Information Security Analyst
Perrigo
Allegan, Michigan
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director Of Information Security

Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements

EB-2 eligibility requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in information security. Gather credential evaluations and promotion letters before job searching so employers see a clean EB-2 case from the start.

Target enterprises with active PERM filing history

Large financial institutions, healthcare networks, and defense contractors regularly sponsor security directors through PERM because ongoing compliance mandates create sustained demand. Search for employers whose job postings explicitly reference visa sponsorship for permanent residency, not just H-1B visa.

Verify your role clears the prevailing wage threshold

PERM requires employers to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary meets Level III or IV wage requirements for a director-level security role.

Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers

Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for information security leadership roles. This lets you prioritize outreach to employers who have completed PERM filings before, rather than asking companies to start from scratch.

Ask about PERM timing during offer negotiation

PERM recruitment and DOL audit resolution can add six to eighteen months before an I-140 is filed. Negotiate a clear written commitment to begin PERM within a defined period after your start date so sponsorship doesn't stall once you're onboarded.

Prepare for DOL's supervised recruitment requirements

PERM requires the employer to run specific recruitment steps, including print and online job postings, before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140. Understanding this process helps you anticipate delays and ensures your employer's HR team has engaged qualified immigration counsel ahead of filing.

Green Card Director Of Information Security: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Director of Information Security role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?

Most Director of Information Security positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in cybersecurity or information assurance. If the posted requirements specify only a bachelor's degree with experience, the role may fall under EB-3 as a skilled worker. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the correct category based on the actual job requirements documented in the PERM application.

How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?

The green card process through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization that requires renewal every three years. Unlike H-1B, EB-2 and EB-3 have no annual lottery, so your petition isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: the full green card process from PERM filing to I-485 approval typically takes two to four years for most nationalities, longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to per-country backlogs.

What does the PERM process look like for a security director position?

The employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position after completing specific recruitment steps. For a director-level role, DOL often scrutinizes whether the job requirements are unduly restrictive. The employer must retain documentation for five years. Once PERM is certified, they file the I-140 petition with USCIS to formally establish your immigrant visa classification.

Where can I find employers who already sponsor green cards for information security leaders?

Migrate Mate aggregates EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship data so you can search specifically for Director of Information Security roles at companies with documented PERM filing history. This is more targeted than general job boards because it filters for employers who have already navigated the labor certification process for security leadership positions, not just those open to the idea in principle.

Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?

Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 is approved, you can change employers as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For a Director of Information Security, a comparable role in cybersecurity management or IT security leadership at a new employer would generally qualify, but you should consult immigration counsel before making the switch.