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Economist roles at research institutions, federal agencies, and private-sector firms qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers sponsoring foreign economists must document prevailing wage compliance and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing an I-140 immigrant petition.
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Amazon Advertising is one of Amazon's fastest growing and most profitable businesses. Our products are used daily to surface new selection and provide customers a wider set of product choices along their shopping journeys. The business is focused on generating value for shoppers as well as advertisers. Our team uses a combination of econometrics, machine learning, and data science to build disruptive products for all our Advertising products. We also generate insights to guide Amazon Advertising strategy, providing direct support to senior leadership.
We are looking for an experienced Economist with a deep passion for building econometric solutions and the ability to communicate data insights and scientific vision to execute on strategic projects.
Key job responsibilities
- Leverage econometrics and ML models to optimize advertising strategies on behalf of our customers.
- Influence key business and product decisions based on insights from models you develop.
- Perform hands-on analysis and modeling with enormous data sets to develop insights that increase traffic monetization and merchandise sales without compromising shopper experience.
- Work closely with software engineers on detailed requirements to productionize the models you build.
- Run A/B experiments that affect hundreds of millions of customers, evaluate the impact of your optimizations and communicate your results to various business stakeholders.
- Work with other scientists, software developers, and product partners to implement your solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
- Knowledge of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, Matlab, SAS
- Experience in prediction and forecasting in a research or industrial environment
- Experience with handling of large datasets
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Culver City - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Advertising is one of Amazon's fastest growing and most profitable businesses. Our products are used daily to surface new selection and provide customers a wider set of product choices along their shopping journeys. The business is focused on generating value for shoppers as well as advertisers. Our team uses a combination of econometrics, machine learning, and data science to build disruptive products for all our Advertising products. We also generate insights to guide Amazon Advertising strategy, providing direct support to senior leadership.
We are looking for an experienced Economist with a deep passion for building econometric solutions and the ability to communicate data insights and scientific vision to execute on strategic projects.
Key job responsibilities
- Leverage econometrics and ML models to optimize advertising strategies on behalf of our customers.
- Influence key business and product decisions based on insights from models you develop.
- Perform hands-on analysis and modeling with enormous data sets to develop insights that increase traffic monetization and merchandise sales without compromising shopper experience.
- Work closely with software engineers on detailed requirements to productionize the models you build.
- Run A/B experiments that affect hundreds of millions of customers, evaluate the impact of your optimizations and communicate your results to various business stakeholders.
- Work with other scientists, software developers, and product partners to implement your solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in economics or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience
- Knowledge of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, Matlab, SAS
- Experience in prediction and forecasting in a research or industrial environment
- Experience with handling of large datasets
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Culver City - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Economist
Frame your credentials around EB-2 eligibility
An advanced degree in economics, econometrics, or a closely related field strengthens your EB-2 case. If your master's or PhD was earned outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-approved credential agency before targeting roles that require graduate-level qualifications.
Use O*NET to align your job description
Economist roles span policy analysis, quantitative modeling, and market research. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific function and match your resume's language to it. PERM audits often scrutinize whether the job duties match the certified occupation, so precision here matters.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Federal agencies, consulting firms, financial institutions, and university research centers file PERM for economists most consistently. Search for roles that explicitly list permanent residency sponsorship rather than relying on H-1B visa mentions, since PERM reflects a longer-term hiring commitment from the employer.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Economist job listings by employers with green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where PERM is unlikely. Search by role and location to surface positions where the hiring process is already structured around EB-2 or EB-3 pathways.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer stage
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and county before negotiations. A wage offer below the DOL threshold will stall your PERM filing regardless of employer intent.
Understand how PERM recruitment obligations affect your timeline
Before filing PERM, your employer must complete a mandatory recruitment period advertising the role to U.S. workers. This typically adds four to six months before the I-140 can be filed. Build this into your employment start date expectations when discussing offers with prospective sponsors.
Green Card Economist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Economist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Economist positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role typically requires a master's degree or higher in economics, econometrics, or a related field. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3 as skilled workers. Your employer's job description and the DOL's occupational classification both factor into which category USCIS accepts for your petition.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Economist?
H-1B provides temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM leads to permanent residency with no visa expiration and no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 filing, typically takes one to two years before your priority date becomes current, compared to H-1B's faster but uncertain annual selection.
Where can I find Economist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Economist job listings from employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not guessing which roles include PERM. Filtering by your target location and specific economics function shows you where active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship is most common in this field.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search as an Economist?
Before your employer can file PERM with DOL, they must run a formal recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. This means your employer needs to commit to sponsorship well before you start. Roles at established research centers and federal contractors are more likely to have this process already embedded in their hiring workflows.
Does my country of birth affect my green card timeline as an Economist?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates are subject to per-country annual limits. If you were born in India or China, significant backlogs mean your wait after I-140 approval can stretch many years. For nationals of most other countries, EB-3 and EB-2 dates are often current or close to current, making the green card timeline much shorter. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from the Department of State to track your priority date.