Green Card Information Security Intern Jobs

Information Security Intern roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers file with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making early sponsorship conversations critical to your U.S. permanent residency path.

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Boeing
Manager, Information Security
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Boeing
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Manager, Information Security
Boeing
Bingen, Washington
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
Compliance & Risk
$133k - $183k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Stellantis
Director, Risk Management & Information Security
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Director, Risk Management & Information Security
Stellantis
Salt Lake City, Utah
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Information Security Engineer
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Added 2d ago
Information Security Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
McLean, Virginia
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
IT Support
$99k - $225k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Target
Business Information Security Officer
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Target
Added 2d ago
Business Information Security Officer
Target
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security Engineering
$132k - $238k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Perrigo
Senior Information Security Analyst
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Perrigo
Added 3d ago
Senior Information Security Analyst
Perrigo
Allegan, Michigan
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Information Security Intern

Match your degree to the role's SOC code

PERM approval depends on your credentials aligning with the employer's minimum requirements. Confirm your computer science or information systems degree maps to the SOC code the employer uses on the LCA, a mismatch triggers RFEs that can stall the entire process.

Verify employer E-Verify enrollment before applying

PERM-sponsoring employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to legally hire and sponsor foreign nationals. Confirm enrollment status directly with the recruiter during your first screening call, not after you've invested weeks in the interview process.

Check prevailing wage before your offer negotiation

Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I and Level II wages for security analyst roles in your target city before negotiating, so your number doesn't disqualify the petition.

Ask about the PERM timeline during your offer stage

PERM processing currently averages well over a year at DOL, and that's before the I-140 and adjustment of status stages. Confirm the employer has sponsored interns through to green card completion before, not just filed an initial LCA.

Search for employers with active PERM history using Migrate Mate

Instead of guessing which employers sponsor green cards for security roles, use Migrate Mate to filter companies with verified PERM filing history in information security. This targets your applications toward employers with proven sponsorship infrastructure, not just good intentions.

Document your O*NET specialty occupation evidence early

For EB-2 eligibility, your role needs to meet specialty occupation criteria. Pull the O*NET profile for Information Security Analysts and collect job postings, course transcripts, and degree requirements that confirm the position demands a specific bachelor's-level field, not just any degree.

Green Card Information Security Intern: Frequently Asked Questions

Can an internship role actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science or cybersecurity. The PERM labor certification process does not exclude internship titles, but the employer must demonstrate through a supervised recruitment process that no qualified U.S. worker applied. The role's degree requirement, not the title, determines EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility.

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

H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 annually, subject to a lottery, and must be renewed. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to a green card.

How can I find information security intern roles where the employer is already set up to sponsor green cards?

Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with documented PERM filing history in information security and related fields. This filters out employers who say they will sponsor but have never completed a PERM case, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is aspirational rather than operational.

What documents should I prepare before asking an employer about green card sponsorship?

Gather your official academic transcripts, your degree certificate translated into English if applicable, and any relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker credentials. USCIS and DOL both require evidence that you meet the minimum requirements the employer documented during the PERM recruitment process, so your credentials need to match the job description exactly.

Does the EB-3 backlog affect information security intern sponsorship for candidates from all countries?

No. Candidates from most countries outside India and China currently face minimal or no backlog in the EB-3 skilled worker category, meaning priority dates are current and green card processing can proceed without extended waits after I-140 approval. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer queues due to per-country annual limits, and should discuss this timeline reality with their sponsoring employer before accepting an offer.