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Operations Advisor green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Roles overseeing process improvement, supply chain, or organizational efficiency regularly qualify under skilled-worker or advanced-degree categories, leading to lawful permanent residency.
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DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.
You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Customer Experience & Sales Support
- Greet customers in a friendly, professional manner and create a positive dealership experience.
- Assist Sales & Operations Advisors during purchasing process including presenting vehicle features, pricing, financing basics, and dealership services to confidently assist customers.
- Follow up with internet leads, phone inquiries, and showroom guests to nurture relationships and maintain engagement.
- Schedule appointments and maintain consistent communication with prospective customers through phone calls, text and email using the expected nurture strategy.
- Support the sales team with test drives, vehicle presentations, and customer follow-up activities.
Dealership Operations Support
- Assist with processing paperwork including down payments, title documents, trade information, and loan paperwork.
- Support daily dealership operations by helping where needed across departments.
- Maintain vehicle inventory presentation and showroom organization.
- Help maintain operational flow, organization, and accountability throughout the dealership.
- Utilize internal technical systems to support dealership operations and ensure a seamless end-to-end customer journey.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the sales and management teams to support and achieve dealership goals.
- Be cross-trained in multiple dealership functions to provide operational flexibility while completing assigned tasks.
- Contribute to a positive, energetic, and team-oriented workplace culture.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or bachelors preferred OR equivalent experience.
- 1 – 3 years related work experience. Minimum of 1 year of experience in hospitality, sales and/or retail with a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
- Ability to progress through a multi-phase, learning certification of Level 1 and 2 assuming increasing responsibility for sales and operations.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the previous 3 years.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to pass a drug test and a background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
- Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
- But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
- Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
- Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
- Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
- Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
- Consistent Work Schedule. We are strong believers in work/life balance. We’re closed on Sundays to give our employees valued time with family and friends.
- Teamwork, Makes the Dream Work. Be part of a winning team and get winning results. Monthly bonus share, sales contests, and other perks to recognize a job well done.
- World Class Training and Development. You can quickly certify on higher levels and prepare for the next role with our manager training programs.
- Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
Anything Else? Absolutely.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!
INTRODUCTION
DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.
You can find DriveTime’s tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach, eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Customer Experience & Sales Support
- Greet customers in a friendly, professional manner and create a positive dealership experience.
- Assist Sales & Operations Advisors during purchasing process including presenting vehicle features, pricing, financing basics, and dealership services to confidently assist customers.
- Follow up with internet leads, phone inquiries, and showroom guests to nurture relationships and maintain engagement.
- Schedule appointments and maintain consistent communication with prospective customers through phone calls, text and email using the expected nurture strategy.
- Support the sales team with test drives, vehicle presentations, and customer follow-up activities.
Dealership Operations Support
- Assist with processing paperwork including down payments, title documents, trade information, and loan paperwork.
- Support daily dealership operations by helping where needed across departments.
- Maintain vehicle inventory presentation and showroom organization.
- Help maintain operational flow, organization, and accountability throughout the dealership.
- Utilize internal technical systems to support dealership operations and ensure a seamless end-to-end customer journey.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the sales and management teams to support and achieve dealership goals.
- Be cross-trained in multiple dealership functions to provide operational flexibility while completing assigned tasks.
- Contribute to a positive, energetic, and team-oriented workplace culture.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or bachelors preferred OR equivalent experience.
- 1 – 3 years related work experience. Minimum of 1 year of experience in hospitality, sales and/or retail with a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
- Ability to progress through a multi-phase, learning certification of Level 1 and 2 assuming increasing responsibility for sales and operations.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the previous 3 years.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to pass a drug test and a background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
So What About the Perks? Perks matter
- Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
- But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
- Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
- Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
- Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
- Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
- Consistent Work Schedule. We are strong believers in work/life balance. We’re closed on Sundays to give our employees valued time with family and friends.
- Teamwork, Makes the Dream Work. Be part of a winning team and get winning results. Monthly bonus share, sales contests, and other perks to recognize a job well done.
- World Class Training and Development. You can quickly certify on higher levels and prepare for the next role with our manager training programs.
- Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
Anything Else? Absolutely.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Operations Advisor
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
An Operations Advisor role qualifies under EB-2 when it requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Document each promotion and scope expansion in writing so your employer can demonstrate the advanced-degree requirement during PERM recruitment.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with active employment-based sponsorship history by searching Operations Advisor roles on Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship records searchable by city and role, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment test
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, posting the role at prevailing wage and documenting that no qualified U.S. worker applied. Review the OFLC Wage Search for the prevailing wage in your work location before your employer sets the posted salary.
Confirm your O*NET classification before filing
Operations Advisor duties map across several SOC codes on O*NET. The classification your employer selects directly affects the PERM job description, prevailing wage tier, and whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies, so reconcile your actual duties against the O*NET task list before PERM is submitted.
Account for per-country priority date backlogs
Employment-based green cards have per-country numerical limits, and nationals of high-demand countries face priority-date backlogs that can extend the wait significantly after I-140 approval. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your category and country's current cutoff date.
Understand AC21 portability before switching employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar Operations Advisor role at a new employer without restarting the green card process, and your original priority date can carry over if the initial I-140 was approved.
Green Card Operations Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Advisor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined and what degree the employer requires. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in operations or a related field. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Your employer's job description and prevailing wage determination will determine the correct category before PERM is filed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Operations Advisors?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than temporary work authorization. The process requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, including a prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before the I-485 adjustment of status can be filed.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Operations Advisor roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM and I-140 process rather than spending time approaching employers unfamiliar with green card sponsorship requirements for operations roles.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation at a new employer without restarting the process. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 if the original I-140 petition was already approved by USCIS.
What is PERM labor certification and why does it matter for Operations Advisors?
PERM is the Department of Labor process your employer must complete before filing the I-140 immigrant petition. It requires a formal prevailing wage determination using the OFLC Wage Search, followed by a structured recruitment test documenting that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. For Operations Advisor positions, the job duties and educational requirements stated in PERM must match your actual role, making the job description one of the most critical documents in the entire sponsorship process.