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We are seeking individuals interested in solving applied microeconomic problems. Expertise in industrial organization, labor, healthcare, econometrics, financial economics, applied microeconomics, or data science is helpful, but not required.
Our firm is recognized by leading academics and professionals as a premier place to work. Bates White has an innovative and entrepreneurial culture where bright minds from diverse backgrounds come together to solve difficult challenges facing legal, business, and government decision makers in the United States and around the world. In addition, the firm maintains strong relationships with key academics and industry experts.
We are deeply committed to providing a quality work experience and fostering and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. This is evidenced in the firm’s academic focus, career development programs, and employee engagement activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of our quality work experience and supportive culture, here is what you can expect from us:
- Competitive compensation—the salary for this position is $250,000/year. Economists are eligible for promotion review and bonus consideration every six months.
- Comprehensive benefits package—includes low health care premiums, wellness benefits, generous paid time off, and more!
- Immigration support and sponsorship of visas and green cards.
- A hybrid work environment with three coordinated in-office days/week with personal flexibility.
- A team-based approach to client work where you’ll work side-by-side with peers, managers, and experts, making it easy to learn, network, and contribute to cases.
- A transparent culture where your voice is heard, your input is sought, and your contributions are rewarded.
- Investment in your career through intensive training programs, an assigned mentor and peer coach, and frequent feedback.
- Networking opportunities through employee interest groups, our Women’s, International, and BWProud Networks, and our Diversity-Inclusion Council.
- A fun and engaging culture including social events such as practice-area happy hours, team dinners, and firmwide celebrations.
- Amenities including standing desks, a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, espresso, fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon snacks, billiards, and ping pong.
- Employee-driven community outreach featuring creative fundraising events (e.g., trivia, game shows, cooking competitions), volunteer opportunities, pro bono opportunities, and matching funds along with our pro bono program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For consideration, please submit a resume, cover letter, transcript and job market paper. Please also send three letters of recommendation to aea2027@bateswhite.com. The application deadline is Sunday, November 8, 2026. If you are focusing your job search on economic consulting and would like to start the interview process early, please submit your application by Sunday, October 18, indicate your focus in your cover letter, and email our Talent Manager, Eileen Tharrington at eileen.tharrington@bateswhite.com. For more information, refer to the careers page.
Bates White is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at (202) 408-6110 or email your request to careers@bateswhite.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the Know your Rights Poster for more information.
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking individuals interested in solving applied microeconomic problems. Expertise in industrial organization, labor, healthcare, econometrics, financial economics, applied microeconomics, or data science is helpful, but not required.
Our firm is recognized by leading academics and professionals as a premier place to work. Bates White has an innovative and entrepreneurial culture where bright minds from diverse backgrounds come together to solve difficult challenges facing legal, business, and government decision makers in the United States and around the world. In addition, the firm maintains strong relationships with key academics and industry experts.
We are deeply committed to providing a quality work experience and fostering and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. This is evidenced in the firm’s academic focus, career development programs, and employee engagement activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of our quality work experience and supportive culture, here is what you can expect from us:
- Competitive compensation—the salary for this position is $250,000/year. Economists are eligible for promotion review and bonus consideration every six months.
- Comprehensive benefits package—includes low health care premiums, wellness benefits, generous paid time off, and more!
- Immigration support and sponsorship of visas and green cards.
- A hybrid work environment with three coordinated in-office days/week with personal flexibility.
- A team-based approach to client work where you’ll work side-by-side with peers, managers, and experts, making it easy to learn, network, and contribute to cases.
- A transparent culture where your voice is heard, your input is sought, and your contributions are rewarded.
- Investment in your career through intensive training programs, an assigned mentor and peer coach, and frequent feedback.
- Networking opportunities through employee interest groups, our Women’s, International, and BWProud Networks, and our Diversity-Inclusion Council.
- A fun and engaging culture including social events such as practice-area happy hours, team dinners, and firmwide celebrations.
- Amenities including standing desks, a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, espresso, fresh fruit, breakfast and afternoon snacks, billiards, and ping pong.
- Employee-driven community outreach featuring creative fundraising events (e.g., trivia, game shows, cooking competitions), volunteer opportunities, pro bono opportunities, and matching funds along with our pro bono program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For consideration, please submit a resume, cover letter, transcript and job market paper. Please also send three letters of recommendation to aea2027@bateswhite.com. The application deadline is Sunday, November 8, 2026. If you are focusing your job search on economic consulting and would like to start the interview process early, please submit your application by Sunday, October 18, indicate your focus in your cover letter, and email our Talent Manager, Eileen Tharrington at eileen.tharrington@bateswhite.com. For more information, refer to the careers page.
Bates White is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at (202) 408-6110 or email your request to careers@bateswhite.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the Know your Rights Poster for more information.
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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.