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Framer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of experience, while EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the sponsorship process early matters.
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Read blueprints and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, and material and tool requirements. Hang drywall on walls and ceilings, cutting to fit. Patch drywall to remove any seams and fill gaps. Support activities at all Swinerton job-sites as directed.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:
- Trim rough edges from wall to maintain even joints, fit and fasten wallboard or sheetrock into specified position
- Measure and mark cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim
- Install blanket installation in-between studs and tacks plastic moisture barrier over installation
- Assemble and install metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways and vents
- Read blueprints and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, material and tool requirements
- Lay out reference lines and points, computes position of framing, and marks position, using chalk line
- Suspend angle iron grid and channel iron from ceiling
- Install horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools
- Cut metal or wood framing, angle and channel iron, and trim to size, using cutting tools
- Inspect furring’s, mechanical mountings, and masonry surface for plumbness and level, using spirit or water level
- Layout walls from gridlines
- Fabricate box headers and king stud assemblies
- Attach framing to floor using powder actuated fasteners or screws
- Frame window and door opening systems
- Build and install box headers
- Frame for openings for mechanical and other openings in accordance with structural drawings
- Ensure walls are level and plumb
- Install door jambs in framing as required
- Frame block-outs for doors, windows and other openings
- Install access panels in framing, black iron ceiling systems, grid ceiling systems, drywall, sheathing or cement board in accordance with specifications or local building codes
- Install flashing at windows and doors and sound and fire caulking as required
- May supervise small crews
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to learn new skills with attention to detail
- Lift and/or pull 75lbs., climb ladders, work off ladders, man lifts or other equipment
- Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time, fully squat, bend or kneel while wearing a tool belt
- Must have knowledge of fire rated assemblies and local building codes
- Understand fall protection systems and working from heights
- Capable of working in a variety of weather conditions
- Uphold Swinerton Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Passion and Excellence at all times
- Adhere to all OSHA and Swinerton safety practices and procedures
About us
Welcome to Swinerton—Building Excellence Since 1888
Swinerton is a 100% employee-owned construction company with a legacy of shaping skylines, transforming communities, and delivering award-winning projects across the United States. Since our founding in 1888, we have remained forward-thinking, operating with accountability, integrity, and a passion for building what matters.
As an integrated ecosystem of expertise, Swinerton brings together talented professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver innovative and efficient construction solutions. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach sets us apart, allowing us to respond to any project challenge—regardless of size, location, or complexity.
When you join Swinerton, you become part of a dynamic network of employee-owners who are committed to excellence, safety, and continuous growth. We invest in your development, offer competitive benefits, and empower you to make a meaningful impact on every project and in every community we serve.
Discover how you can build your future with Swinerton. Explore our open positions and join a team that leads with ownership, integrity, and a shared commitment to success.
Swinerton—Building is not just what we do; it is who we are.
Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.
Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation.
We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Swinerton will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal Workday (which requires the set-up of a login) and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @swinerton.com. If you receive fraudulent communication please inform us by emailing reportissues@swinerton.com.
Job Description Summary:
Read blueprints and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, and material and tool requirements. Hang drywall on walls and ceilings, cutting to fit. Patch drywall to remove any seams and fill gaps. Support activities at all Swinerton job-sites as directed.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:
- Trim rough edges from wall to maintain even joints, fit and fasten wallboard or sheetrock into specified position
- Measure and mark cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim
- Install blanket installation in-between studs and tacks plastic moisture barrier over installation
- Assemble and install metal framing and decorative trim for windows, doorways and vents
- Read blueprints and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, material and tool requirements
- Lay out reference lines and points, computes position of framing, and marks position, using chalk line
- Suspend angle iron grid and channel iron from ceiling
- Install horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs for attachment of wallboard on interior walls, using hand tools
- Cut metal or wood framing, angle and channel iron, and trim to size, using cutting tools
- Inspect furring’s, mechanical mountings, and masonry surface for plumbness and level, using spirit or water level
- Layout walls from gridlines
- Fabricate box headers and king stud assemblies
- Attach framing to floor using powder actuated fasteners or screws
- Frame window and door opening systems
- Build and install box headers
- Frame for openings for mechanical and other openings in accordance with structural drawings
- Ensure walls are level and plumb
- Install door jambs in framing as required
- Frame block-outs for doors, windows and other openings
- Install access panels in framing, black iron ceiling systems, grid ceiling systems, drywall, sheathing or cement board in accordance with specifications or local building codes
- Install flashing at windows and doors and sound and fire caulking as required
- May supervise small crews
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to learn new skills with attention to detail
- Lift and/or pull 75lbs., climb ladders, work off ladders, man lifts or other equipment
- Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time, fully squat, bend or kneel while wearing a tool belt
- Must have knowledge of fire rated assemblies and local building codes
- Understand fall protection systems and working from heights
- Capable of working in a variety of weather conditions
- Uphold Swinerton Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Passion and Excellence at all times
- Adhere to all OSHA and Swinerton safety practices and procedures
About us
Welcome to Swinerton—Building Excellence Since 1888
Swinerton is a 100% employee-owned construction company with a legacy of shaping skylines, transforming communities, and delivering award-winning projects across the United States. Since our founding in 1888, we have remained forward-thinking, operating with accountability, integrity, and a passion for building what matters.
As an integrated ecosystem of expertise, Swinerton brings together talented professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver innovative and efficient construction solutions. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach sets us apart, allowing us to respond to any project challenge—regardless of size, location, or complexity.
When you join Swinerton, you become part of a dynamic network of employee-owners who are committed to excellence, safety, and continuous growth. We invest in your development, offer competitive benefits, and empower you to make a meaningful impact on every project and in every community we serve.
Discover how you can build your future with Swinerton. Explore our open positions and join a team that leads with ownership, integrity, and a shared commitment to success.
Swinerton—Building is not just what we do; it is who we are.
Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.
Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation.
We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Swinerton will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal Workday (which requires the set-up of a login) and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @swinerton.com. If you receive fraudulent communication please inform us by emailing reportissues@swinerton.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Framer
Document your Framer experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum job requirements. Compile dated project records, client contracts, and deliverables that show at least two continuous years of professional Framer or interactive-prototyping work before the labor certification is filed.
Search employers with active green card filings
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed employment-based green card sponsorships for design and UX roles. Targeting companies with an established PERM history shortens your path from offer to petition because the internal process already exists.
Verify your role qualifies under the right EB category
Check the O*NET occupation profile for Framer-adjacent titles to confirm whether the role requires a bachelor's degree, which supports EB-2 or EB-3 professional classification, or qualifies as a skilled worker under EB-3 based on two-plus years of experience.
Ask about the prevailing wage determination upfront
Before accepting an offer, ask the employer which wage level they intend to certify. PERM filings require DOL to verify the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, determined using OFLC Wage Search data for your specific metro area.
Understand priority dates before you negotiate start timelines
If you were born in a high-demand country like India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date may face a multi-year backlog. Factor this into employment negotiations so you're not surprised when adjustment of status cannot proceed immediately after I-140 approval.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, USCIS allows you to carry that priority date to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line.
Green Card Framer: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover Framer jobs?
Most Framer roles qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and skilled workers with at least two years of documented experience. If the role requires an advanced degree or the equivalent, EB-2 may apply. Your employer determines the category when filing the PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Framer role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, with no path to permanence on its own. Green card sponsorship via EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. The process includes PERM labor certification, an I-140 immigrant petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits create priority-date backlogs for some nationalities.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Framer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Focusing on companies that have completed PERM filings for design or UX roles is more efficient than cold-applying broadly, since those employers already have internal processes for sponsoring foreign workers through the full EB-2 or EB-3 pathway.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Framer position?
PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, and then file the ETA Form 9089 with the Department of Labor. The employer, not the applicant, drives this process. Approval allows the employer to file the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Can I change Framer jobs after my green card sponsorship has started?
It depends on how far along your case is. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting. If your original employer's I-140 was already approved, you can also ask a new employer to file a fresh I-140 and retain your earlier priority date, which protects your place in the backlog queue.