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Nutrition Consultant green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs and prevailing wage requirements shape the timeline, so targeting employers experienced with this process gives you a real advantage.
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Seeking an experienced SNAP EBT Planning Consultant to support the re-procurement and implementation planning of its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system. Responsibilities include updating RFP documentation, developing bid evaluation plans, preparing USDA/FNS Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), managing system testing, leading System Acceptance Testing (SAT), and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and EBT industry standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Update RFP documentation
- Develop bid evaluation plans
- Prepare USDA/FNS Advanced Planning Documents (APDs)
- Manage system testing
- Lead System Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations and EBT industry standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SNAP EBT systems, planning, procurement, or implementation.
- Knowledge of USDA/FNS regulations, FNS Handbook 901, and Quest operating rules.
- Experience developing RFPs, evaluation criteria, and APD/IAPD documentation.
- Expertise in test planning, UAT, system acceptance testing, and implementation readiness.
- Strong project management, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to travel to South Dakota for onsite meetings and testing.
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
WORK HOURS
- Expected hours: 40.0 per week
LOCATION
- Work Location: Remote
INTRODUCTION
Seeking an experienced SNAP EBT Planning Consultant to support the re-procurement and implementation planning of its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system. Responsibilities include updating RFP documentation, developing bid evaluation plans, preparing USDA/FNS Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), managing system testing, leading System Acceptance Testing (SAT), and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and EBT industry standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Update RFP documentation
- Develop bid evaluation plans
- Prepare USDA/FNS Advanced Planning Documents (APDs)
- Manage system testing
- Lead System Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations and EBT industry standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with SNAP EBT systems, planning, procurement, or implementation.
- Knowledge of USDA/FNS regulations, FNS Handbook 901, and Quest operating rules.
- Experience developing RFPs, evaluation criteria, and APD/IAPD documentation.
- Expertise in test planning, UAT, system acceptance testing, and implementation readiness.
- Strong project management, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to travel to South Dakota for onsite meetings and testing.
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
WORK HOURS
- Expected hours: 40.0 per week
LOCATION
- Work Location: Remote
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Nutrition Consultant
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive nutrition experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone. Confirm which category your credentials support before targeting employers, since PERM documentation requirements differ between the two.
Verify prevailing wages before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for a Nutrition Consultant role in their specific location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before negotiations so you can confirm any offer actually clears the PERM threshold.
Find employers through Migrate Mate by role and location
Search Migrate Mate's database of employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, filtered by Nutrition Consultant roles and the cities where you want to work. This avoids applying blindly to employers who have never sponsored permanent residence.
Expect a formal recruitment process tied to PERM
Your employer must conduct a genuine, documented recruitment effort before DOL certifies PERM. This includes job postings, candidate review, and written rejection reasons. Understanding this helps you recognize employers who are serious about filing versus those exploring the idea casually.
Review your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
The O*NET profile for Nutrition Consultants outlines the core duties, required knowledge domains, and typical education levels that DOL references in prevailing wage and PERM decisions. Aligning your resume language to these categories reduces the risk of a PERM audit.
Track your priority date if nationals face backlogs
Nationals from India and China often face multi-year waits for employment-based green card numbers, even after PERM and I-140 approval. File your I-140 as early as possible so your priority date is established, and ask your employer to expedite approval where eligible.
Green Card Nutrition Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Nutrition Consultant roles?
Most Nutrition Consultant positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3. Your employer's PERM filing must document which category applies and demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the specific position.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments, with no path to permanent residence on its own. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a multi-step process including PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, and finally adjustment of status or consular processing. The goal is lawful permanent residence, not a renewable temporary status.
How long does the PERM process take for a Nutrition Consultant position?
PERM processing times at DOL vary and can be affected by audit selection, which adds several additional months. Beyond PERM, I-140 adjudication at USCIS and any priority date backlog add further time. Nationals from countries with high petition volumes, such as India and China, may wait significantly longer for a visa number to become available after I-140 approval.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 job portability allows you to change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's petition, protecting the time already invested.
How do I find Nutrition Consultant employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by job title and location. This is more reliable than applying generally to nutrition-focused employers and hoping they'll sponsor, since PERM and I-140 filings are documented and verifiable. Targeting employers who have completed this process before significantly increases your chances of a successful sponsorship outcome.