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Office Administrator roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when employers complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Advanced-degree candidates in administrative leadership may qualify under EB-2. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work visa, making it a long-term commitment from both sides.
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Get Access To All JobsImproving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Office Administrator can change yours.
An Office Administrator is responsible for supporting a variety of divisions across the Michels Family of Companies, as well as managing the office buildings. The Office Administrator must demonstrate the ability to develop resources that create timely and efficient workflow. Critical for success is the ability to embody the corporate culture in all interactions and demonstrate professionalism and excellence in customer service.
Why Michels?
- We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
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Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
(Benefits may vary based on position and location)
Why you?
- You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You have strong time management, verbal, and written communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative needs of office operations and procedures such as preparation of information management, security cards, filing systems, requisition of supplies, and other clerical services.
- Formulate procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
- Answer telephones and greet and direct visitors.
- Organizing and sorting incoming and outgoing mail.
- Plan office layout, development of office budget, and cost reduction programs.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of paperwork for approval.
- Prepare reports for guidance of management.
- Manage outside vendors, ensuring cleaning, extermination, and other services rendered.
- Other duties as assigned.
What it takes:
- High school diploma or GED, 3+ years of related administrative experience, or an equivalent combination
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team.
- Associate's degree (desired)
- Experience in customer service (face to face and/or through telecommunications) (desired)
- Communication skills, both oral and written: accurate, clear and concise (desired)
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Office Administrator can change yours.
An Office Administrator is responsible for supporting a variety of divisions across the Michels Family of Companies, as well as managing the office buildings. The Office Administrator must demonstrate the ability to develop resources that create timely and efficient workflow. Critical for success is the ability to embody the corporate culture in all interactions and demonstrate professionalism and excellence in customer service.
Why Michels?
- We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
-
We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
-
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
(Benefits may vary based on position and location)
Why you?
- You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You have strong time management, verbal, and written communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative needs of office operations and procedures such as preparation of information management, security cards, filing systems, requisition of supplies, and other clerical services.
- Formulate procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
- Answer telephones and greet and direct visitors.
- Organizing and sorting incoming and outgoing mail.
- Plan office layout, development of office budget, and cost reduction programs.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of paperwork for approval.
- Prepare reports for guidance of management.
- Manage outside vendors, ensuring cleaning, extermination, and other services rendered.
- Other duties as assigned.
What it takes:
- High school diploma or GED, 3+ years of related administrative experience, or an equivalent combination
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team.
- Associate's degree (desired)
- Experience in customer service (face to face and/or through telecommunications) (desired)
- Communication skills, both oral and written: accurate, clear and concise (desired)
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Office Administrator
Translate your credentials for PERM documentation
Foreign degrees and diplomas need a NACES-member credential evaluation before your employer files the PERM application. Get an equivalency report that maps your education to a U.S. bachelor's degree so DOL reviewers don't flag gaps during audit.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have previously filed PERM applications for administrative roles. Past filings signal an HR team that understands the process and won't back out when legal fees arrive.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Run a targeted search on Migrate Mate to surface Office Administrator roles at companies with green card sponsorship history. This saves hours of manually cross-referencing job postings against PERM disclosure data.
Clarify supervisory scope before the PERM audit
DOL PERM audits for administrative roles often scrutinize whether the job duties genuinely require a bachelor's degree. Document any budget authority, staff oversight, or policy coordination responsibilities so the employer can defend the minimum requirements if audited.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your offer letter
Ask employers to include PERM sponsorship as a written employment condition before you sign. Verbal commitments rarely survive turnover in HR departments, and PERM requires continuous employment through the I-140 approval stage.
Understand EB-3 priority dates before accepting a role
Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin for your country's EB-3 priority date cutoff before accepting an offer. Nationals from high-demand countries face wait times that can exceed your employer's willingness to hold the position open.
Green Card Office Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Office Administrator roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Office Administrator positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals, which requires a bachelor's degree or two years of documented experience. EB-2 sponsorship applies if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, such as a master's, and the employer can demonstrate that need during PERM. Standard administrative roles without specialized degree requirements default to EB-3.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Office Administrator?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, lottery-dependent, and requires annual renewals, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even filed, making it a longer but more permanent path than an H-1B.
What does the PERM process require from my employer for this role?
Your employer must conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For Office Administrator roles, this typically includes newspaper advertisements, job postings, and internal notice. If DOL audits the application, the employer must produce documentation showing the minimum job requirements and all recruitment steps followed precisely.
How can I find Office Administrator jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship directly, so filtering by PERM filing history is more reliable than relying on job descriptions alone. Migrate Mate lets you search Office Administrator roles specifically at employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is a realistic outcome rather than a speculative ask.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Portability under AC21 allows you to change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. For Office Administrator roles, USCIS evaluates whether the new position shares substantially similar duties, job requirements, and SOC classification. Changing employers before those thresholds resets the process entirely.