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Market research roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Analysts and research managers with advanced degrees often qualify at the EB-2 level, making this one of the more direct paths to permanent residency in the social sciences.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Lone Tree, CO ; Austin, TX ; Westlake, TX
Requisition ID 2026-126669
Category Data Analytics and Strategy
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-09-15
Your opportunity
The Manager, Market Research & Research Operations will lead end-to-end primary research while strengthening the processes, tools, standards, and operational practices that enable the Market Research team to work efficiently and consistently.
This individual will partner with business stakeholders to clarify their needs, translate business questions into appropriate research approaches, and manage quantitative and qualitative studies from initial scoping through analysis, reporting, and activation. The role will also own important research operations, including project intake and tracking, survey programming and quality assurance, sample and participant management, vendor coordination, documentation, compliance support, knowledge management, and process improvement.
The role will provide dedicated research support to the International and Workplace teams, helping each group translate distinct business priorities and audience needs into studies, actionable insights, and consistent research practices.
What you have
- Demonstrated experience independently managing primary market research from business-question development through reporting.
- Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including survey research and interview- or discussion-based approaches.
- Experience developing research instruments and overseeing programming, testing, fieldwork, data quality, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Ability to move comfortably between detailed execution and higher-level interpretation.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to turn evidence into clear business implications.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated stakeholder-management and consultative problem-solving skills.
- Experience improving processes, documenting workflows, or creating reusable research standards and resources.
- High attention to detail and sound judgment in handling sensitive research information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, plus experience with survey or research platforms.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience conducting research in financial services or another highly regulated industry.
- Experience with research involving clients, prospects, consumers, or specialized customer segments.
- Experience with Qualtrics or a similar survey platform.
- Experience managing participant recruitment, customer sample, research panels, or qualitative scheduling.
- Familiarity with vendor contracts, budgets, invoicing, and research procurement processes.
- Experience supporting brand, advertising, message-testing, customer-experience, product, or UX research.
- Experience creating training, onboarding materials, process documentation, or knowledge-management resources.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Lone Tree, CO ; Austin, TX ; Westlake, TX
Requisition ID 2026-126669
Category Data Analytics and Strategy
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-09-15
Your opportunity
The Manager, Market Research & Research Operations will lead end-to-end primary research while strengthening the processes, tools, standards, and operational practices that enable the Market Research team to work efficiently and consistently.
This individual will partner with business stakeholders to clarify their needs, translate business questions into appropriate research approaches, and manage quantitative and qualitative studies from initial scoping through analysis, reporting, and activation. The role will also own important research operations, including project intake and tracking, survey programming and quality assurance, sample and participant management, vendor coordination, documentation, compliance support, knowledge management, and process improvement.
The role will provide dedicated research support to the International and Workplace teams, helping each group translate distinct business priorities and audience needs into studies, actionable insights, and consistent research practices.
What you have
- Demonstrated experience independently managing primary market research from business-question development through reporting.
- Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including survey research and interview- or discussion-based approaches.
- Experience developing research instruments and overseeing programming, testing, fieldwork, data quality, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Ability to move comfortably between detailed execution and higher-level interpretation.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to turn evidence into clear business implications.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated stakeholder-management and consultative problem-solving skills.
- Experience improving processes, documenting workflows, or creating reusable research standards and resources.
- High attention to detail and sound judgment in handling sensitive research information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, plus experience with survey or research platforms.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience conducting research in financial services or another highly regulated industry.
- Experience with research involving clients, prospects, consumers, or specialized customer segments.
- Experience with Qualtrics or a similar survey platform.
- Experience managing participant recruitment, customer sample, research panels, or qualitative scheduling.
- Familiarity with vendor contracts, budgets, invoicing, and research procurement processes.
- Experience supporting brand, advertising, message-testing, customer-experience, product, or UX research.
- Experience creating training, onboarding materials, process documentation, or knowledge-management resources.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Market Research
Document your degree field before applying
PERM filings require your degree to align with the job's stated educational requirement. A marketing or statistics degree typically satisfies analyst roles, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE during the I-140 stage. Verify the match before submitting applications.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter market research employers by green card sponsorship history. Companies that have filed PERM applications for research analysts in the past are far more likely to have internal processes, legal counsel, and budget already in place for your sponsorship.
Understand how EB-3 skips the H-1B lottery
Unlike H-1B visa, employment-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery. EB-3 for skilled workers and professionals runs through PERM and I-140 without a random selection step, giving you a predictable path regardless of when you enter the process.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your metro
DOL sets prevailing wage levels by occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your employer's offered salary must meet the certified wage level before PERM can be filed, so verifying this early prevents delays if your offer needs adjustment.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for market research analysts documents degree requirements and specialized knowledge domains. Referencing these job zone classifications strengthens your I-140 petition by grounding your role in DOL-recognized occupational definitions rather than a generic job description.
Negotiate green card sponsorship before you accept
Once you start work, many employers deprioritize initiating PERM. Raise sponsorship timing, legal fee responsibility, and job description lock-in during the offer stage, not after onboarding. USCIS requires the job duties to match your I-140 petition at the time of adjustment of status.
Green Card Market Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Do market research jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Market research analyst roles qualify at the EB-3 level when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a related field such as statistics, economics, or marketing. Roles that require an advanced degree or where you hold a master's degree and the employer can justify EB-2, you may qualify at that tier instead. The distinction affects processing timelines and priority date movement, particularly for applicants from high-backlog countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for market research roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent employment rather than a temporary work period. There is no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, so your path forward does not depend on random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing volumes, compared to H-1B's faster status grant but limited duration.
What does the PERM process look like for a market research analyst position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL attesting that they conducted a good-faith recruitment process and found no qualified U.S. workers for the role. The job description locks in at this stage and must match your actual duties throughout the green card process. After PERM certification, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. You can file for adjustment of status once a visa number becomes available for your priority date and country of birth.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for market research roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for market research employers with green card sponsorship history. Filtering by PERM filing history narrows the pool to companies that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for this occupation, which means shorter internal approval cycles and less friction when you raise sponsorship in an offer conversation.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I am on OPT or H-1B?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM labor certification while you hold any valid work authorization status. Starting PERM early is common strategy for H-1B holders who want to build priority date equity before their six-year cap approaches. USCIS allows concurrent I-485 filing once a visa number is current, and AC21 portability lets you change employers in a same or similar market research role after your I-485 has been pending for 180 days.