Green Card Import Specialist Jobs

Import Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers who rely on trade compliance expertise to manage customs clearance, tariff classification, and cross-border logistics. Most sponsors file under EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced degree, with PERM labor certification establishing the prevailing wage and recruitment test before the I-140 petition.

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Overview

Open Jobs12+
Work Type75% On-site
Top LocationDes Plaines, IL
Most JobsFNS, Inc.

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Import Specialist
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Import Specialist
Nippon Express
Des Plaines, Illinois
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
$80k - $85k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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International Import Specialist
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International Import Specialist
Falcone Global Solutions LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
$75k - $80k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Air Import Specialist
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Air Import Specialist
ALPI USA Inc.
Edison, New Jersey
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
$55k - $65k/yr
On-Site
None

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Americas Import Trade Compliance Specialist
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Americas Import Trade Compliance Specialist
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Washington, Washington DC
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Supply Chain
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Tax
$124k - $251k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Customs Import Specialist I
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Customs Import Specialist I
CEVA Logistics
Des Plaines, Illinois
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
$19 - $24/hr
Hybrid
High School
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Import Specialist

Document your HTS classification expertise

Compile concrete examples of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications you've determined, customs entries you've prepared, and any C-TPAT or ISF compliance work. PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements, and your credentials must meet them exactly.

Target customs brokers and licensed freight forwarders

Licensed customs broker firms and multinational importers with dedicated compliance teams file PERM most consistently for Import Specialists. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, filtered to your target metro area.

Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Import Specialist under SOC code 13-1081 in your target city. DOL assigns a wage level to your PERM, and your offered salary must meet or exceed it throughout the entire sponsorship process.

Align your O*NET profile to your PERM job description

Review the O*NET occupation profile for 13-1081 to understand which tasks and skills DOL expects for this role. If your employer's PERM job description drifts from O*NET core duties, an auditor can challenge whether the position is a legitimate specialty occupation requiring a sponsored worker.

Understand priority date backlogs before accepting an offer

Employment-based green cards have per-country numerical limits, so nationals from high-demand countries like India or China can wait years even after PERM certification and I-140 approval. Ask your prospective employer about their PERM timeline and check the USCIS Visa Bulletin for your preference category.

Preserve your priority date if you change employers

Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date carries over to a new employer's I-140. AC21 job portability also lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending 180 days. Confirm both protections are in place before resigning.

Green Card Import Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions

Which green card category applies to Import Specialist roles?

Most Import Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. If the role requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in trade compliance or logistics, the employer may file under EB-2 instead. The PERM job description controls which category applies.

How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?

Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status. The PERM process requires the employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, and then file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. There is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of some countries wait longer for a visa number to become available.

How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Import Specialists?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by occupation and location. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, you can identify companies that have actively sponsored Import Specialist or similar trade compliance roles, which is a stronger signal than a job posting that simply says sponsorship is available.

What does the PERM recruitment test mean for my job search timeline?

Before DOL certifies PERM, the employer must advertise the position and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. This recruitment phase typically runs 30 to 60 days, and the employer cannot start it until after the prevailing wage determination is received. Plan for several months between your start date and the moment the employer can even file PERM with DOL.

Can I change jobs after my employer files PERM for an Import Specialist position?

Changing employers before I-140 approval restarts the PERM process entirely. After I-140 approval, your priority date becomes portable to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending with USCIS for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue, but you must notify USCIS of the job change.