Operations Director Green Card Jobs

Operations Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business, operations management, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role.

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Overview

Open Jobs2,235+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type70% On-site
Median Salary$161K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsAlvarez & Marsal

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Stripe
Chief Operating Officer
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Stripe
New 8h ago
Chief Operating Officer
Stripe
Washington, Washington DC
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
$200,700/yr - $301,100/yr
Hybrid
10+ yrs exp.
None
1,001-5,000

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DaVita
Regional Operations Director
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New 20h ago
Regional Operations Director
DaVita
Gilbert, Arizona
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Human Resources
Healthcare Administration
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Trimble
Revenue Operations Director
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Trimble
Added 1d ago
Revenue Operations Director
Trimble
Westminster, Colorado
Business Operations
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Compliance & Risk
$105,600/yr - $145,200/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
51-200

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Kontoor Services LLC
Retail Operations Director, Helly Hansen
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Kontoor Services LLC
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Retail Operations Director, Helly Hansen
Kontoor Services LLC
Denver, Colorado
Account Management
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Retail Banking & Branch Management
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Associate's

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Cigna Health And Life Insurance
Operations Director, Revenue Cycle Management- Evernorth
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Operations Director, Revenue Cycle Management- Evernorth
Cigna Health And Life Insurance
Florida
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
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Remote (US)
High School

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Operations Director

Document your degree's equivalency early

PERM requires your foreign degree to meet the job's minimum requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying, so employers don't delay sponsorship over unanswered questions about your qualifications.

Target employers with prior PERM filings

Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Director roles by green card sponsorship history. Companies that have filed PERM for this title before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-application.

Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating

DOL's OFLC Wage Search lists the prevailing wage for Operations Director by location and experience level. Your offer must meet or exceed this figure, so check it before salary discussions to avoid a PERM denial on wage grounds.

Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 filing during the offer stage

If you hold a master's degree or your role genuinely requires one, push for EB-2 filing. EB-2 can mean faster priority date movement for some countries, and employers have discretion over which category they file under.

Understand that PERM advertising timelines affect your start

Employers must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps before USCIS sees your I-140. That process alone takes three to six months. Build this into your timeline when accepting an offer, especially if you're transitioning from a temporary status.

Use O*NET to align your resume with PERM job duties

PERM applications define the role using SOC-coded job duties. Review the O*NET profile for Operations Director before applying so your resume mirrors the exact duties the employer will cite in their labor certification filing.

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Operations Director Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Operations Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Operations Director typically qualifies for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how the employer defines the position's minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five or more years of progressive experience, EB-2 is the right category. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree alone generally fall under EB-3. The employer's PERM job description drives which category applies.

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

Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with renewal deadlines. Unlike H-1B, there's no annual lottery for employment-based green cards, and EB-3 has no annual cap at the petition level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status routinely takes two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth.

What does the PERM process require from an Operations Director candidate?

Your employer bears most of the PERM burden, running DOL-mandated recruitment to show no qualified U.S. worker is available. Your role is to ensure your credentials match the minimum requirements in the PERM job order exactly. Any mismatch between your actual qualifications and the certified job description can create problems at the I-485 stage.

Where can I find Operations Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter Operations Director roles by employers who have a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and then discovering an employer won't sponsor during the offer stage.

Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved?

Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Operations Director to a comparable senior operations role would generally qualify, but you should confirm the SOC code alignment with your new employer before making the move.

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