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Instructional Design Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's or advanced degree in instructional design, education technology, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency, not a temporary visa.
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INTRODUCTION
The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing multi-pronged, multi-modal best-in-class learning programs that align to the Healthfirst culture with an emphasis in digital transformation. The Instructional designer will execute learning analysis, design and development while adhering to design standards for assigned projects. This is a hybrid role which consists of reporting to our NY or FL office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007 | 1101 Greenwood Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior instructional designer or other learning leader to identify learning objectives, gather requirements, define outcomes, and establish evaluation measures and success metrics.
- Engage in a collaborative development process ensuring to partner with SME’s, media developers and key stakeholders as assigned to develop learning assets that align with predefined and rapidly prototyped processes and product solutions.
- Perform rapid prototyping, developing content from needs analysis within cross-functional processes and teams.
- Design and develop learning materials for both asynchronous and synchronous training delivery.
- Design and develop content to support the comprehensive learning experience, including: course outlines, storyboards, facilitator guides, participant guides, exercise guides, and other content resources.
- Design and develop dynamic learning solutions which are engaging and creative, while maintaining the instructional integrity and validity of the solutions.
- Design and develop experiential learning material and training courseware, with a shift to responsive design that supports the learner in the flow of the work.
- Create content that enhances the retention, transfer, and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes specific to roles, performance, culture, and outcomes.
- Develop multimedia assets with tools included in Adobe Creative Suite or comparable to supplement learning.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to support iterative improvements or enhancements to learning for improved business outcomes.
- Align training content to the defined standards and frameworks for all capability building across dispersed areas of the organization, ensuring alignment across all key stakeholders and business strategies.
- Ensure materials are up to date and relevant for a seamless experience within the team and for learners (e.g., course outline, digital pre-work and post-work, presentation materials, handouts, communications, participant guides, job aids, leader guides, etc.).
- Review content developed by peers and provide timely feedback.
- Test/Validate e-Learning and other digital content to ensure an optimal end user experience.
- Utilize the LMS to manage curriculum, capture program registration, and run reports on utilization and key performance indicators.
- Construct engaging training communications and sustainability plans that reinforce key knowledge and skill development beyond the initial courseware.
- Continuously monitor and solicit feedback on all training programs and materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness, while driving enhancements for improved adoption.
- Work with business leaders and project managers to meet training delivery schedules, with appropriate resourcing that meet business needs.
- Keep current with training and learning industry trends, best practices, new technologies, and emerging innovations, with a recommended plan on how to leverage at Healthfirst.
- Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related adult learning field from an accredited institution.
- Two years or more experience in design and development of learning using industry standard course authoring tool(s) with specific focus on adhering to design standards, and outcomes-driven learning solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Experience working in Learning Management Systems, and other tools to organize, track and coordinate learning.
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex processes and translate into learning solutions for the learner to ensure understanding and retention.
- Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and critically in developing solutions to complex problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related adult learning field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience in designing e-Learning, simulations, system demonstration videos, teaser videos to drive excitement about learning opportunities, train-the-trainer and instructor-led facilitation content for synchronous and asynchronous modalities.
- Experience with designing active engagement learning experiences to drive retention and sustainability.
- Strategic thinking, creativity and flexibility in proactively addressing future challenges and opportunities specific to Healthfirst.
- Certifications in one or more course authoring and multi-media tools.
- Experience in change management or organizational development practices.
Hiring Range:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $83,100 - $120,360
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $73,400 - $109,225
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Document your degree field precisely
Your transcript and credential evaluation must show a degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, or a closely related field. A general education degree with no specialization can trigger a PERM denial if the job description requires a specific discipline.
Target employers with dedicated L&D teams
Companies with internal learning and development departments file PERM more often than those outsourcing training work. Focus on corporate employers in healthcare, tech, and finance where instructional design is a standing headcount role, not a project-based hire.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructional Design Specialist roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Seeing PERM filing patterns by company helps you prioritize outreach before applying, not after an offer falls through.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold one and the employer will document it as a requirement, EB-2 is available without country-of-birth backlogs for most nationals. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles but carries longer waits for Indian and Chinese nationals.
Confirm the employer will run a PERM recruitment
PERM requires the employer to conduct supervised DOL recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team has PERM experience and whether the role is budgeted for a multi-year sponsorship timeline before accepting an offer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up your title on OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you can verify the offered wage meets the legal floor, which directly affects whether your PERM filing passes.
Green Card Instructional Design Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Design Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Instructional Design Specialist positions qualify for EB-3 at the bachelor's degree level, and EB-2 when the employer documents a legitimate business necessity for a master's degree or higher. The job must involve applying a body of highly specialized knowledge in instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum development. USCIS reviews both the job description and your credentials to confirm the fit.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that must be renewed every three years. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your employer can file anytime after PERM is certified. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM-to-green-card process typically takes two to four years for most nationals, longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to visa backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing supervised recruitment showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews whether the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Analyst review at DOL currently averages several months. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, then you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa when a visa number becomes available.
How do I find Instructional Design Specialist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Instructional Design Specialist roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Targeting employers with established PERM filing patterns in learning and development reduces the risk of an offer falling through after months of interviews because the company lacks the legal infrastructure or budget for sponsorship.
Can my employer start green card sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B for this role?
Yes. Many employers begin the PERM process while you hold H-1B visa status, and the two run in parallel. Filing early matters because your priority date, set when PERM is certified, determines your place in the visa queue. H-1B extensions beyond the standard six years are available once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, which protects your status while you wait.