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Journeyman Electrician green card sponsorship follows the EB-3 skilled worker path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Electrical contractors and industrial employers regularly sponsor foreign electricians for permanent residence, particularly where licensed journeymen are in short supply.
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Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations
- Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place
- Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
- Work with high and low voltage systems
- Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems
- Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 190926
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations
- Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place
- Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
- Work with high and low voltage systems
- Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems
- Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Journeyman Electrician
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign electrical apprenticeship completions and trade certificates don't automatically map to U.S. journeyman status. Have a credential evaluation agency assess your documents so PERM recruitment can correctly classify your experience under DOL's skilled worker category.
Target union contractors with multi-state agreements
IBEW-affiliated electrical contractors frequently have labor agreements that accommodate sponsored workers and familiarity with PERM filings. These employers understand prevailing wage obligations and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process than smaller non-union shops.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Many electrician job listings don't advertise green card sponsorship upfront. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented EB-3 sponsorship history for trades roles, so you're applying to companies already committed to the PERM process.
Confirm your state license transfers or qualifies
PERM recruitment must show no qualified U.S. workers are available, but some states require a local journeyman license regardless of immigration status. Confirm your existing license is reciprocally recognized or identify what testing you'd need before your employer starts the PERM recruitment clock.
Ask your employer to request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before advertising the position in PERM recruitment. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage for your SOC code and work location before negotiations so you can confirm the offered rate meets DOL standards.
Understand priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, EB-3 priority date backlogs can significantly extend your wait after the I-140 is approved. Ask your employer to confirm your priority date category and check the USCIS monthly Visa Bulletin before committing to a sponsorship timeline.
Green Card Journeyman Electrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Journeyman Electrician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most journeyman electrician roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the occupation typically requires a formal apprenticeship or at least two years of documented trade experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is possible if you hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field plus five years of progressive experience, but that path is uncommon for trade roles.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for electricians?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. For electricians, it follows the PERM labor certification process: your employer advertises the position, proves no qualified U.S. workers applied, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no lottery, but EB-3 has per-country numerical limits, so nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before a visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM process require from an electrician's employer?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment test, document that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the journeyman electrician role, and submit a PERM application to DOL. Only after PERM certification can the employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS. The entire PERM stage typically takes several months before the I-140 is even submitted.
How do I find electrical contractors that sponsor green cards?
Most employers don't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings, so direct application without research wastes time. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-3 sponsorship history in the trades, letting you focus your applications on contractors already familiar with PERM requirements rather than trying to persuade an employer to start the process from scratch.
Can I change employers after my green card process is started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the entire process. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting the time already accumulated in the backlog queue.