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Immunologist roles in U.S. research institutions, biotech firms, and academic medical centers regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file a PERM application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making permanent residency the destination rather than a temporary status.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT OHSU DOERNBECHER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
ABOUT OHSU
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
ABOUT PORTLAND AND OREGON
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
FUNCTION/DUTIES OF POSITION:
The Division of Pediatric Neurology provides clinical care to pediatric patients within Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a 151 bed hospital-within-a-hospital associated with OHSU, and a member of NACHRI, as well as Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics. The division of pediatric neurology is a highly motivated vibrant team of faculty focused on scholarship, research, and advocacy as well as providing the best teaching and clinical care to their chosen area.
This position may be scheduled to provide patient care as a consultant to other inpatient services, though it is highly anticipated that the majority of clinical service will be provided in outpatient clinics or virtually. This position will provide specialized care for children and adolescents with autoimmune, inflammatory, and demyelinating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, while maintaining a broad general pediatric neurology practice. The position will assume a portion share of both night and weekend on-call service. The division of pediatric neurology provides educational endeavors for medical students, residents and clinical care teams within the hospital while additionally providing specific intensified training and mentorship to the pediatric and adult neurology residents. Division members are also encouraged to participate in translational research and clinical trials.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have an MD/DO, eligible for licensing in Oregon, a DEA Certificate, board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Neurology.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Apply here online:
Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.
WHY APPLY TO OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu.
ABOUT OHSU DOERNBECHER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
ABOUT OHSU
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
ABOUT PORTLAND AND OREGON
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
FUNCTION/DUTIES OF POSITION:
The Division of Pediatric Neurology provides clinical care to pediatric patients within Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a 151 bed hospital-within-a-hospital associated with OHSU, and a member of NACHRI, as well as Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics. The division of pediatric neurology is a highly motivated vibrant team of faculty focused on scholarship, research, and advocacy as well as providing the best teaching and clinical care to their chosen area.
This position may be scheduled to provide patient care as a consultant to other inpatient services, though it is highly anticipated that the majority of clinical service will be provided in outpatient clinics or virtually. This position will provide specialized care for children and adolescents with autoimmune, inflammatory, and demyelinating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, while maintaining a broad general pediatric neurology practice. The position will assume a portion share of both night and weekend on-call service. The division of pediatric neurology provides educational endeavors for medical students, residents and clinical care teams within the hospital while additionally providing specific intensified training and mentorship to the pediatric and adult neurology residents. Division members are also encouraged to participate in translational research and clinical trials.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have an MD/DO, eligible for licensing in Oregon, a DEA Certificate, board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Neurology.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Apply here online:
Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.
WHY APPLY TO OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Immunologist
Document your subspecialty before applying
PERM job descriptions are written around a specific role, so your credentials need to match precisely. Gather publications, clinical protocols, or lab reports that show your immunology subspecialty, whether that's autoimmunity, vaccine research, or transplant immunology, before you start outreach.
Target PERM-active research and biotech employers
Academic medical centers, NIH-funded research institutions, and biotech companies developing biologics or immunotherapies file PERM applications regularly. Search DOL disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have certified immunology roles in the past two years.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring jobs
Not every job posting flags green card eligibility. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for immunologist roles where employers have active sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where PERM was never part of the hiring plan.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
Your employer classifies the role as EB-2 or EB-3 based on minimum degree requirements in the PERM job description. EB-2 typically requires a master's or above; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles. Your personal degree may exceed the listed requirement, but the category is set by the job, not your credentials.
Ask about PERM timing before accepting an offer
Employers can begin PERM recruitment before or after you start, but the I-140 can't be filed until PERM is certified. Ask HR directly whether they have an established PERM process or if this would be their first sponsored hire, since inexperienced sponsors add months of internal delay.
Verify prevailing wage requirements for your lab or clinical setting
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before USCIS approves the I-140. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for immunologists in your target city, so salary negotiations don't stall the petition.
Green Card Immunologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do immunologist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most immunologist positions at research institutions and biotech companies qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require at minimum a master's degree or doctorate in immunology or a closely related field. Roles that list a bachelor's degree as the minimum educational requirement can qualify under EB-3. The PERM job description determines the category, and your employer's HR team sets that language when they initiate the DOL recruitment process.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for immunologists?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and no path to permanence on its own. PERM leads directly to a green card and lawful permanent residency. There's no annual lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 petition stage, though priority date backlogs affect nationals from certain countries. The PERM process also requires the employer to conduct DOL-mandated recruitment to test the U.S. labor market before filing, which H-1B does not require.
How long does the PERM process take for an immunologist position?
DOL processing for a PERM application currently runs between six and eighteen months depending on whether the application is selected for audit. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which can take an additional six to twelve months under standard processing or as few as fifteen business days with premium processing. Priority date movement for your country of birth then determines how long you wait before filing for adjustment of status.
Where can I find immunologist jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for immunologist and related life sciences roles where employers have a documented history of employment-based green card sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship history up front saves you from spending weeks in interview processes at employers who have no infrastructure for PERM filing.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my green card progress?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your priority date has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Immunology research, clinical immunology, and closely related biomedical science roles generally satisfy the same-or-similar standard, but you should document the overlap carefully when you file for adjustment of status.