Hospitality Green Card Jobs

Hospitality employers across hotels, resorts, and food service operations sponsor foreign professionals through PERM labor certification, leading to EB-2 or EB-3 green cards. Sponsorship is available for roles from executive chefs and hotel managers to front-of-house directors, with no annual lottery and a clear path to permanent residency.

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Overview

Open Jobs20,791+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$18K
Top LocationLas Vegas, NV
Most JobsStarbucks

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Incontact, Inc.
Strategic Account Executive - Travel, Retail and Hospitality
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Incontact, Inc.
New 8h ago
Strategic Account Executive - Travel, Retail and Hospitality
Incontact, Inc.
Remote
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
Not listed
Remote (US)
10+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Live Nation
Backstage Hospitality Lead
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Live Nation
New 15h ago
Backstage Hospitality Lead
Live Nation
Shakopee, Minnesota
Hospitality & Guest Services
Events & Tourism
Food Service
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
$25/hr - $32/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Ricoh
Hospitality Services Supervisor
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Ricoh
New 16h ago
Hospitality Services Supervisor
Ricoh
Atlanta, Georgia
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Events & Tourism
Administrative & Office Support
Hospitality Management
Event Planning
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
High School
10,000+

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Gensler
Designer - Hospitality - Junior
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Gensler
Added 2d ago
Designer - Hospitality - Junior
Gensler
Washington, Washington DC
Creative & Design
$65,000/yr - $85,000/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Lutron Electronics
Hospitality Closing Sales Lead
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Lutron Electronics
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Hospitality Closing Sales Lead
Lutron Electronics
Miami, Florida
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Hospitality

Align your credentials with PERM requirements

PERM requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific role. Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like ServSafe or CHE, and letters confirming your specialized training before approaching employers.

Target multi-property hotel groups over independents

Large hotel management companies with multiple U.S. properties have established HR and legal infrastructure for sponsoring EB-3 workers. They file PERM regularly and understand prevailing-wage requirements, reducing your risk of a first-time employer making procedural errors.

Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate

Filter by hospitality roles and green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed PERM applications for positions like yours, so you're targeting companies with a proven track record rather than starting from scratch.

Verify your job duties match the certified position

PERM ties your green card to the exact job description your employer certifies with DOL. If your actual duties drift significantly from that certified description before you receive your green card, your I-140 petition can be challenged. Confirm the written duties match your real role.

Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location throughout the PERM process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific hospitality title before accepting an offer so you know the floor.

Understand EB-3 priority dates if you're from India or China

Most hospitality workers qualify under EB-3, which has no backlog for most nationalities. Nationals from India and China face priority date waits that can span years. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to understand your realistic timeline before committing to a sponsoring employer.

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Hospitality Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

What hospitality roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

EB-3 covers skilled hospitality workers in roles that require at least two years of training or experience, including executive chefs, hotel general managers, food and beverage directors, and spa directors. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's-level hospitality management credential. Front-line roles requiring less than two years of training typically fall under EB-3 unskilled worker classifications, which have longer waits for most nationalities.

How does the green card process differ from H-1B for hospitality workers?

The H-1B requires a lottery and applies only to specialty occupations, which eliminates most operational hospitality roles. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery and covers a broader range of positions, including skilled trades and roles that don't require a four-year degree. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before your employer can even file the I-140, making the total process significantly longer than an H-1B approval.

How can I find hospitality employers who sponsor green cards?

Searching for green card sponsorship in hospitality is most efficient when you can filter by employers who have filed PERM applications for roles in your specific area. Migrate Mate lets you search by job category and sponsorship history, so you can identify hotel groups and hospitality companies that have gone through the PERM process before, rather than approaching employers who have never sponsored a foreign worker.

Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa?

Yes. Many hospitality workers begin the green card process while holding H-2B, J-1, or TN status. Your employer can initiate PERM labor certification before your current visa expires, but the timing matters. If you're on a visa with a fixed end date that falls before the I-485 adjustment of status is approved, you may need to extend your current status or depart and re-enter. Coordinate the filing timeline carefully with your employer's immigration counsel.

What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers mid-process?

Changing employers resets the PERM process entirely unless you qualify for portability under AC21, which allows you to transfer your pending I-140 approval to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification. In hospitality, a hotel manager petition may port to a similar management role at a different property, but the new position must genuinely match. If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days and your I-485 is pending, you have more flexibility than early-stage applicants.

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