Head Of Compliance Green Card Jobs

Head of Compliance roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your credentials and the employer's requirements. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, a process that leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status.

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Overview

Open Jobs156+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type67% On-site
Median Salary$179K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsState Street

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Head of Compliance
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Head of Compliance
Next Insurance
Remote
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Legal Counsel
$235,000/yr
Remote (US)
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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TD Securities
Head of Compliance, Employee Trading, TD Securities (US)
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Head of Compliance, Employee Trading, TD Securities (US)
TD Securities
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
$200,000 - $280,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.
Head of Analytical Compliance Lead - PDS&T
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Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.
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Head of Analytical Compliance Lead - PDS&T
Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.
North Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Quality Control
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Human Resources
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
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5+ yrs exp.
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Citi
Head of Payments Compliance Technology Director
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Head of Payments Compliance Technology Director
Citi
Tampa, Florida
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$170,000/yr - $300,000/yr
Hybrid
15+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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SMBC Group
Director, Head of Employee Compliance
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Director, Head of Employee Compliance
SMBC Group
Jersey City, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$198,000/yr - $240,000/yr
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Head Of Compliance

Align your credentials to PERM requirements

PERM locks in the minimum education and experience the employer advertises. Get your foreign law degree or compliance certifications evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency before your employer drafts the job description, so your credentials match exactly what gets filed.

Target regulated industries with PERM history

Financial services, healthcare, and energy firms routinely sponsor compliance officers because regulators demand the role. Filter your search to employers in those sectors and ask recruiters directly whether their legal or HR teams have run PERM cases for similar positions.

Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early

If your role requires a master's degree or you can demonstrate an advanced degree, EB-2 may apply and can shorten your priority date wait. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel which category the job description supports before the I-140 is filed.

Understand the PERM recruitment window

Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including job postings and a supervised recruitment period, before filing. Any gap in documentation during this window can require starting over, so track every recruitment step your employer takes alongside your own application timeline.

Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate

Migrate Mate filters Head of Compliance postings by employers with active green card sponsorship histories, saving you from applying at companies that won't initiate PERM. Use it to identify firms already familiar with the compliance officer job classification and the EB filing process.

Negotiate a start date that preserves PERM priority

Your PERM priority date is set when DOL accepts the application, not when you accept the offer. Starting employment before the I-140 is approved can complicate your record, so confirm with the sponsoring employer that the filing timeline is realistic before you resign from your current role.

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Head Of Compliance Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Head of Compliance role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Both categories can apply. EB-2 covers the role if it requires a master's degree or you hold one and qualify under the advanced degree prong. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category when drafting the PERM job description, and that classification stays fixed throughout the case.

How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?

H-1B is a temporary status with a six-year limit and an annual lottery that caps new approvals. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no time limit on your status once the green card is granted. The tradeoff is a longer process: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and a priority date wait can take two to four or more years depending on your country of birth.

What documentation should I prepare before a compliance employer begins my PERM case?

Have your academic credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency if your degrees are from outside the U.S. Gather certificates for any compliance designations you hold, such as CAMS or CRCM. Also prepare a detailed employment history covering every position your employer will cite to satisfy DOL's experience requirements in the PERM application.

How can I find Head of Compliance jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces compliance roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not guessing whether a company will initiate PERM. Filtering by sponsorship history at the job title level is far more efficient than asking recruiters cold during early screening calls.

Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?

Yes, but timing matters. Under portability rules established by the AC21 provisions, you can change to a same or similar role once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days. The new role must fall within the same occupational classification as your approved I-140. A compliance manager moving to a senior compliance officer role at a new firm typically qualifies, but you should confirm with immigration counsel before accepting any offer.

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