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International Trade Compliance roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Multinationals, customs brokers, and manufacturers with import/export operations regularly sponsor these positions. Targeting employers with active PERM filings puts you on the fastest path to permanent residency.
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We are seeking a full-time Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Garmin importing, exporting and supply chain security activities ensuring full compliance with governmental laws and regulations which includes Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), U. S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). This also includes the import and export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other import and export licensing and compliance matters.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures compliant with import, export and supply chain security
- Drive process improvements supporting ITC activities
- Develop and prepare detailed project plans from concept to completion and effectively communicate progress to management
- Lead projects on regulatory compliance, system enhancements and suggest potential solutions
- Lead teams on planning and executing projects with little to no direction from management
- Drive regular and periodic compliance reviews and assessments (internal & external) of corporate import, export and supply chain security activities
- Lead ITC initiatives globally
- Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of import, export controls and supply chain security, training globally
- Drive the design of tools and performance reports to provide awareness and measure and ensure the effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance
- Effectively utilize tools and performance reports to provide reports on the effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance programs
- Provide oversight on the global DPL screening and tier 2 and 3 denied party list resolutions
- Provide oversight on the import and export classifications, ensuring compliance
- Represent the ITC department in cross functional initiatives
- Lead, organize, and carry out process improvement initiatives/projects
- Lead and organize the ITC team’s day to day activity
- Mentor and train associates
- Attend seminars, meetings and read journals and other industry publication to maintain knowledge of specialized information and identify any regulation or industry changes affecting the company’s business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Engineering AND a minimum of 8 years of experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and basic knowledge of Access
- Proven track record in project management with a demonstrated ability to develop, plan, document, and independently drive complex projects to successful conclusions
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
- Demonstrated effective and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines
- Must possess the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
- Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented and possess the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work on exceedingly complex problems and provides solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
- Juris Doctorate (JD)
- U.S. Customs broker license
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a full-time Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Garmin importing, exporting and supply chain security activities ensuring full compliance with governmental laws and regulations which includes Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), U. S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). This also includes the import and export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other import and export licensing and compliance matters.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures compliant with import, export and supply chain security
- Drive process improvements supporting ITC activities
- Develop and prepare detailed project plans from concept to completion and effectively communicate progress to management
- Lead projects on regulatory compliance, system enhancements and suggest potential solutions
- Lead teams on planning and executing projects with little to no direction from management
- Drive regular and periodic compliance reviews and assessments (internal & external) of corporate import, export and supply chain security activities
- Lead ITC initiatives globally
- Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of import, export controls and supply chain security, training globally
- Drive the design of tools and performance reports to provide awareness and measure and ensure the effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance
- Effectively utilize tools and performance reports to provide reports on the effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance programs
- Provide oversight on the global DPL screening and tier 2 and 3 denied party list resolutions
- Provide oversight on the import and export classifications, ensuring compliance
- Represent the ITC department in cross functional initiatives
- Lead, organize, and carry out process improvement initiatives/projects
- Lead and organize the ITC team’s day to day activity
- Mentor and train associates
- Attend seminars, meetings and read journals and other industry publication to maintain knowledge of specialized information and identify any regulation or industry changes affecting the company’s business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Engineering AND a minimum of 8 years of experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and basic knowledge of Access
- Proven track record in project management with a demonstrated ability to develop, plan, document, and independently drive complex projects to successful conclusions
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
- Demonstrated effective and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines
- Must possess the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
- Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented and possess the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work on exceedingly complex problems and provides solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
- Juris Doctorate (JD)
- U.S. Customs broker license
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in International Trade Compliance
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to match the job description exactly. A degree in international business, supply chain, or law strengthens your EB-2 case, while documented trade compliance work experience supports EB-3 filings.
Prioritize employers with PERM filing history
Companies that have filed PERM applications for trade compliance roles before already understand the recruitment documentation process. Search OFLC disclosure data for job titles like Trade Compliance Analyst or Export Control Specialist to identify repeat sponsors.
Search green card roles using Migrate Mate
Filter directly for International Trade Compliance positions with active green card sponsorship using Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for this role category, cutting out the guesswork of cold outreach.
Confirm the prevailing wage before your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Before accepting an offer, verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search to ensure the role qualifies at the right EB-2 or EB-3 tier.
Clarify sponsorship intent during interviews
Trade compliance hiring managers often work within legal or operations teams unfamiliar with PERM mechanics. Ask directly whether the company has sponsored green cards for similar roles and whether their legal team has handled PERM filings before.
Understand how O*NET classification affects your petition
USCIS and DOL use O*NET occupation codes to evaluate whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm your job duties map to the correct O*NET profile for trade compliance or export control to avoid PERM or I-140 delays.
Green Card International Trade Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions
Do International Trade Compliance roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role and your credentials. EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals or EB-2-eligible candidates with strong specialized experience in trade regulation, customs law, or export controls. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Your employer initiates the process through PERM labor certification before filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Trade Compliance positions?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that must be renewed. There's no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, which removes the uncertainty that H-1B visa registrants face each spring. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM takes six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed, compared to H-1B's faster initial approval.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for Trade Compliance employers?
The employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including job postings and newspaper advertisements, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. For trade compliance roles, this often includes documenting that applicants lacked specific knowledge of export control regulations such as EAR or ITAR, or relevant licensing experience. DOL audits are common, so documentation must be thorough.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for International Trade Compliance jobs?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for trade compliance roles with active or historical PERM sponsorship. You can also review OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for titles like Trade Compliance Manager, Export Control Specialist, or Customs Analyst. Multinationals in aerospace, defense, technology, and manufacturing are consistent sponsors in this field.
Can export control specializations like ITAR or EAR strengthen my green card case?
Yes. Documented expertise in specific regulatory frameworks like the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations can support an EB-2 case by demonstrating that your qualifications are narrowly specialized. During PERM recruitment, your employer can legitimately require this expertise as a minimum qualification, which narrows the U.S. applicant pool and supports a successful labor certification.