Embalmer Green Card Jobs
Embalmer roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and some candidates with mortuary science degrees and supervisory experience may meet EB-2 criteria. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making sponsorship a structured but achievable path to a U.S. green card.
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Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains
- Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
- Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
- Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
- Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
- Assists with chemical and supply inventory
- Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
- Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law
Experience
- Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law
- 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred
Licenses
- Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
- Current state/province issued driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift over 75 pounds
- Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
Location: US-VA - Virginia Beach
Postal Code: 23462
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains
- Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
- Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
- Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
- Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
- Assists with chemical and supply inventory
- Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
- Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law
Experience
- Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law
- 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred
Licenses
- Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
- Current state/province issued driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift over 75 pounds
- Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
Location: US-VA - Virginia Beach
Postal Code: 23462
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Embalmer
Verify your mortuary science credentials transfer
State licensure requirements vary, so confirm your foreign mortuary science credentials are recognized before applying. A credential evaluation and any required U.S. licensure exams should be completed before your employer begins the PERM process.
Target funeral homes with multi-location ownership
Regional funeral service corporations are more likely to have HR infrastructure and immigration counsel in place. Single-location, family-run operations rarely initiate PERM sponsorship due to cost and compliance complexity, even when they have genuine staffing shortages.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer
DOL requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for your embalmers role in that specific metro area. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself so you know the minimum your employer must certify before PERM filing begins.
Understand why PERM takes longer than H-1B
PERM requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available, involving mandatory recruitment steps that typically add six to twelve months before your I-140 petition even reaches USCIS. Build this timeline into your employment start negotiations.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Finding funeral homes and mortuary employers actively willing to sponsor green cards is the hardest part of this process. Migrate Mate filters job listings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting employers who've already navigated PERM for similar roles.
Get O*NET classification confirmed before your employer advertises
Your job duties must align with the O*NET definition for embalmers during PERM recruitment. If your role includes unembalmed transfer duties or cremation work only, DOL may reject the occupational classification, invalidating the entire labor certification effort.
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Find Embalmer JobsEmbalmer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do embalmer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most embalmer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a two-year mortuary science degree plus state licensure rather than a full advanced degree. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in mortuary science, substantial supervisory experience, or additional credentials may qualify for EB-2 if the employer can justify the advanced-degree requirement in the PERM job description.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for embalmers?
H-1B requires the role to meet a specialty occupation definition and is subject to an annual lottery cap. Embalmer positions often struggle to qualify as H-1B specialty occupations. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap on petition filings, leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and is generally a more reliable pathway for skilled trade roles in mortuary science.
Can a foreign embalmer start the PERM process before obtaining a U.S. state license?
No. DOL requires that the job requirements listed in a PERM application reflect what the employer genuinely needs on day one of employment. Since all U.S. states require embalmers to hold a state license, your employer must list licensure as a requirement, which means you'll need to satisfy any applicable licensing or exam requirements before or alongside the PERM recruitment period.
Where can I find embalmer employers who will sponsor a green card?
Most job listings don't disclose whether an employer has PERM sponsorship history, which makes the search time-consuming. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in mortuary science and funeral services, so you're reaching out to funeral homes and corporate groups that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles.
How long does the full EB-3 green card process take for an embalmer?
The timeline has three main phases. PERM labor certification at DOL typically takes six to twelve months, including mandatory recruitment. USCIS then processes the I-140 immigrant petition, which can take several months under standard processing. Finally, adjustment of status or consular processing depends on your country of birth and priority date. Nationals from countries without significant EB-3 backlogs can often complete the full process within two to three years.
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