Green Card Licensed Massage Therapist Jobs
Licensed Massage Therapist jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification and sponsor an I-140 petition under EB-2 or EB-3. Spas, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and sports medicine clinics are among the employers who have pursued permanent sponsorship for licensed practitioners with specialized credentials.
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The Massage Therapist provides various massage therapy services and treatments that compliments fitness programs, improves overall sense of well-being, and enhances the guest’s fitness experience while living the mission, vision and core values of LifeSpa and Salon. They work to build relationships with other departments in the club and educate on benefits of massage therapy. They are responsible to designing sessions around guests specific needs and suggest massage schedules for recurring sessions. They work with the entire LifeSpa and Salon team to provide a superior experience in a professional atmosphere.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Greets and services members in a friendly and professional manner
- Provides individualized massage therapy services and treatments that meet the clients’ needs and expectations
- Initiates, develops and maintains personalized relationships with clients
- Educates clients on LifeSpa and Salon products, services and treatments
- Maintains LifeSpa and Salon appearance and cleanliness
- Serves as an expert in muscle and body analysis and maintenance regimens
- Promotes and sells massage therapy services and treatments and encourages repeat business
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Massage Therapy License
- Ability to perform all types of massage therapy services and treatments
- Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
- Knowledge of basic PC operating
- Ability to stand, walk, reach and lift and move up to 50 pounds
Preferred Requirements
- 2 years of massage experience in a professional environment
- Knowledge of body treatments
- Experience with Salon Biz
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
Position Summary
The Massage Therapist provides various massage therapy services and treatments that compliments fitness programs, improves overall sense of well-being, and enhances the guest’s fitness experience while living the mission, vision and core values of LifeSpa and Salon. They work to build relationships with other departments in the club and educate on benefits of massage therapy. They are responsible to designing sessions around guests specific needs and suggest massage schedules for recurring sessions. They work with the entire LifeSpa and Salon team to provide a superior experience in a professional atmosphere.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Greets and services members in a friendly and professional manner
- Provides individualized massage therapy services and treatments that meet the clients’ needs and expectations
- Initiates, develops and maintains personalized relationships with clients
- Educates clients on LifeSpa and Salon products, services and treatments
- Maintains LifeSpa and Salon appearance and cleanliness
- Serves as an expert in muscle and body analysis and maintenance regimens
- Promotes and sells massage therapy services and treatments and encourages repeat business
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Massage Therapy License
- Ability to perform all types of massage therapy services and treatments
- Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
- Knowledge of basic PC operating
- Ability to stand, walk, reach and lift and move up to 50 pounds
Preferred Requirements
- 2 years of massage experience in a professional environment
- Knowledge of body treatments
- Experience with Salon Biz
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Licensed Massage Therapist
Verify your license transfers across states
Each U.S. state issues its own massage therapy license, and your foreign credentials must pass a state board's equivalency review before PERM recruitment can begin. Research the specific licensure requirements for the state where your target employer operates before applying.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Filter by Licensed Massage Therapist roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before saves you from lengthy conversations with HR about whether sponsorship is possible.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before PERM recruitment can start. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level tied to your SOC code and geographic area so you can negotiate an offer that meets DOL requirements from day one.
Document continuing education and specialty training
EB-2 eligibility for massage therapists typically requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, since most U.S. programs award associate degrees. Certificates in oncology massage, sports therapy, or lymphatic drainage strengthen your case for an advanced-degree-equivalent position and can support a higher PERM wage level.
Clarify employer commitment before recruitment begins
PERM requires the employer to run a timed recruitment campaign, pay the prevailing wage, and file on your behalf. Confirm in writing that the employer understands these obligations and has worked with an immigration attorney before you rely on their sponsorship offer.
Understand AC21 portability before you file
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 lets you transfer your green card case to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation. If your sponsoring employer closes or restructures, your priority date remains intact and can carry over to a new I-140.
Green Card Licensed Massage Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Licensed Massage Therapist qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-3 is the more common path because most massage therapy programs award associate degrees rather than bachelor's degrees, and EB-3 skilled worker covers roles requiring at least two years of experience or training. EB-2 is available if the position requires an advanced degree or if you have a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for massage therapists?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status. The PERM process requires your employer to file a prevailing wage request with DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before the final I-485 step.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Licensed Massage Therapist for a green card?
Hospitals, integrated health systems, luxury resort spas, sports medicine clinics, and rehabilitation centers are among the employer types that have pursued PERM sponsorship for licensed practitioners. Use Migrate Mate to identify specific employers with a documented history of green card sponsorship for massage therapy and related health support roles.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs after filing?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your original priority date, established when your I-140 was approved, can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition filed on your behalf.
Does my foreign massage therapy license automatically satisfy PERM requirements?
No. PERM focuses on whether the job requirements are met and whether the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role, but practicing legally in the U.S. still requires a state-issued license. You'll need to have your foreign credentials evaluated and pass the state board's licensing exam for the state where you'll be employed before your employer can rely on your qualifications in the PERM filing.