Green Card Machine Learning Scientist Jobs

Machine Learning Scientist roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when they require an advanced degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field, and for EB-3 when the position demands at least a bachelor's degree. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making early sponsorship conversations essential.

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Apple
Senior ML Software Engineer
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Apple
New 54m ago
Senior ML Software Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$185k - $325k/yr
Hybrid
Master's
10,000+

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Next Gen Software Solutions
AI ML Engineer
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Next Gen Software Solutions
New 9h ago
AI ML Engineer
Next Gen Software Solutions
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$50 - $53/hr
On-Site
Master's

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
AI & ML Software Engineer
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
New 11h ago
AI & ML Software Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Fort Collins, Colorado
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$144k - $273k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Motional
Director, Prediction and ML Planning
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Motional
New 15h ago
Director, Prediction and ML Planning
Motional
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$288k - $396k/yr
Hybrid
Master's
501-1,000

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Expedia Group
Principal Machine Learning Scientist
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Expedia Group
New 16h ago
Principal Machine Learning Scientist
Expedia Group
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$224k - $387k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Machine Learning Scientist

Document your research output before applying

PERM requires employers to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. Published papers, patents, or conference presentations strengthen your EB-2 petition by showing specialized expertise that generic candidates cannot replicate.

Target employers with dedicated immigration programs

Companies that run internal ML research labs and regularly sponsor green cards already have outside counsel and PERM workflows in place. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Machine Learning Scientist roles at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history.

Clarify the degree field requirement before the offer stage

PERM job requirements lock in the minimum degree field. If the posted role requires computer science but your degree is in applied mathematics, confirm with the hiring team that equivalent fields are acceptable before DOL certifies the labor condition.

Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility

If a visa number is immediately available for your country and category, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status application at the same time, cutting months off your path to permanent residency.

Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary

DOL's OFLC Wage Search maps Machine Learning Scientist roles to specific wage levels by location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified prevailing wage, so check the applicable tier early to avoid a PERM amendment after the offer is signed.

Check O*NET alignment when the job title varies

Employers use different titles for ML research roles. O*NET classifies Machine Learning Scientists under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code, which DOL uses for wage determinations. Confirm the SOC code on your PERM application matches your actual duties.

Green Card Machine Learning Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Machine Learning Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?

Most Machine Learning Scientist positions qualify for EB-2 because employers typically require a master's degree or PhD in computer science, statistics, or a related field. If the job description accepts a bachelor's degree with several years of experience, EB-3 professional sponsorship may apply instead. The degree requirement written into the PERM application determines the category, so the job posting language matters.

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

H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 85,000 new slots per year and subject to an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, though the PERM labor certification process adds six to twelve months before USCIS even reviews the I-140 petition. For most nationalities outside India and China, priority dates are current, meaning the overall timeline to a green card can be comparable to waiting for H-1B approval.

How long does the PERM process take for a Machine Learning Scientist position?

DOL currently processes standard PERM applications in roughly six to twelve months, though audit-selected cases take longer. Before filing, the employer must complete supervised recruitment, including job postings and candidate review, which typically adds sixty to ninety days. From PERM certification to an approved I-140 at USCIS adds another three to six months under standard processing, or as little as fifteen business days with premium processing.

Can I negotiate my job offer while a green card is being sponsored?

You can negotiate salary before the PERM application is filed, but once DOL certifies the labor condition the offered wage is locked as the floor. Promotions or title changes after PERM certification can trigger an amendment or a new filing. Raises above the certified wage are fine. Discuss the sponsorship timeline with your employer before signing so you understand which terms are fixed once the DOL filing is submitted.

Where can I find Machine Learning Scientist jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Machine Learning Scientist roles at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness during the interview process. Filtering by sponsorship type upfront saves weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters at companies that don't have immigration programs in place.