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Export Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Roles managing trade compliance, customs documentation, and international logistics qualify, though nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs.
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CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.
PAY RANGE: $22.00/hr - $27.00/hr
SHIFT: Monday - Friday
LOCATION: 2050 North Cornell, Melrose Park, IL 60160
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as single point of coordination between customers (internal and external), U.S. Customs and Border protection and other government agencies to ensure service commitments are achieved and maintained in accordance with client and company objectives.
- Provide excellent and timely customer service by proactively informing clients of the status of their shipments using judgment and knowledge, referring more technical questions to the team leader or licensed broker for response.
- Receive, review and process documentation for an assigned base of accounts, and process documents through the system. Interface with other CEVA systems to provide updates and communications for internal and external customers to produce timely and compliant transactions.
- Obtain release and other government agency releases as appropriate, arranging receiving or delivery, and ensuring invoicing for services is completed accurately and within the timeframe consistent with the account and company policy.
- Process other duties required for compliant release and timely delivery and receipt of shipments after release including but not limited to OGA release, cargo delivery set-up, and client invoicing.
- Perform initial reviews and advise supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned transactions.
- Ensure customer profile information is entered and updated in the appropriate company system for any customers; prepares quotations, letters, and communications as directed.
- Manage pre-alerts daily to determine whether freight is arriving as expected and ocean documents are received within time standard specified.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred; Minimum one to three years related experience.
- Credentials: Professional certification may be required in some areas.
- Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications; Accurate typing skills and/or data entry skills; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. currency, weights and volume and distance measurements.
- Characteristics: Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Follows policies and procedures and ability to understand laws, rules and regulations in areas of assignment; Ability to gather and analyze documents skillfully.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.
CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.
CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.
Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.
Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans (company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identity theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
INTRODUCTION
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.
PAY RANGE: $22.00/hr - $27.00/hr
SHIFT: Monday - Friday
LOCATION: 2050 North Cornell, Melrose Park, IL 60160
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as single point of coordination between customers (internal and external), U.S. Customs and Border protection and other government agencies to ensure service commitments are achieved and maintained in accordance with client and company objectives.
- Provide excellent and timely customer service by proactively informing clients of the status of their shipments using judgment and knowledge, referring more technical questions to the team leader or licensed broker for response.
- Receive, review and process documentation for an assigned base of accounts, and process documents through the system. Interface with other CEVA systems to provide updates and communications for internal and external customers to produce timely and compliant transactions.
- Obtain release and other government agency releases as appropriate, arranging receiving or delivery, and ensuring invoicing for services is completed accurately and within the timeframe consistent with the account and company policy.
- Process other duties required for compliant release and timely delivery and receipt of shipments after release including but not limited to OGA release, cargo delivery set-up, and client invoicing.
- Perform initial reviews and advise supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned transactions.
- Ensure customer profile information is entered and updated in the appropriate company system for any customers; prepares quotations, letters, and communications as directed.
- Manage pre-alerts daily to determine whether freight is arriving as expected and ocean documents are received within time standard specified.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred; Minimum one to three years related experience.
- Credentials: Professional certification may be required in some areas.
- Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications; Accurate typing skills and/or data entry skills; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. currency, weights and volume and distance measurements.
- Characteristics: Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Follows policies and procedures and ability to understand laws, rules and regulations in areas of assignment; Ability to gather and analyze documents skillfully.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.
CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.
CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.
Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.
Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans (company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identity theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Export Specialist
Document your trade compliance credentials early
Gather your customs broker licenses, export control training certificates, and any EAR or ITAR compliance records before you start applying. PERM requires the employer to define your minimum qualifications precisely, and your credentials must match that definition at the time of filing.
Target manufacturers with active export operations
Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and agricultural equipment manufacturers file PERM for Export Specialists at higher rates than trading intermediaries. Focus your search on companies with established compliance departments, since they already understand the regulatory burden of permanent sponsorship.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for Export Specialist roles, searchable by city and specialty. This saves time you'd otherwise spend screening employers who have never navigated PERM before.
Use O*NET to match your duties to the role definition
Your employer's PERM job description must reflect duties that genuinely require a specialist, not a generalist. Cross-reference your actual responsibilities against the O*NET occupation profile for Export Specialists to identify the technical skills worth emphasizing in your resume and during offer negotiations.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer files a prevailing wage determination with the DOL before starting PERM recruitment. Ask which wage level they intend to request. Level I or II determinations can create issues if your experience supports a Level III or IV role, potentially exposing the case to audit.
Understand priority dates before your I-140 is filed
Once your employer submits the I-140 petition to USCIS, your priority date is set. If you're a national of India or China, check the DOS Visa Bulletin monthly to gauge realistic wait times before the adjustment of status or consular processing stage can begin.
Green Card Export Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Export Specialist roles?
Most Export Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in international business, logistics, or a related field, or as skilled workers if you have at least two years of qualifying experience. Candidates with an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive export experience may qualify under EB-2, which typically involves a shorter adjustment-of-status queue for most nationalities.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence with no lottery involved. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination from the DOL before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS. The timeline is longer, but the outcome is lawful permanent residence rather than a status you must renew every few years.
What does the PERM recruitment test involve for Export Specialist roles?
Your employer must run mandatory recruitment steps, including print and online advertisements, a job posting on the company's website, and additional steps such as job fairs or employee referrals, depending on the role. The recruitment test is designed to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Any applicants who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the PERM application must be considered, so the job description must accurately reflect genuine requirements.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Export Specialist positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for export and trade compliance roles, searchable by location and job function. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards, where employers rarely disclose green card sponsorship intentions upfront. Focusing on manufacturers in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, and life sciences improves your odds, since those sectors routinely navigate PERM for trade compliance staff.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original I-140 was approved, but you and the new employer should confirm this with an immigration attorney before making any moves.