Green Card Operations Executive Jobs

Operations Executive roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers can demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available through PERM labor certification. Sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status, making it a long-term commitment for both you and your employer.

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Executive Director, Operations
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Executive Director, Operations
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Honolulu, Hawaii
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Executive Vice President, Regulatory Operations - Risk & Intelligence
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Executive Vice President, Regulatory Operations - Risk & Intelligence
FINRA
Washington, Washington DC
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Compliance & Legal
Strategy & Corporate Development
Human Resources
Compliance & Risk
Business Strategy
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Broker-Dealer Operations Executive
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Senior Broker-Dealer Operations Executive
Teksky LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Investment Operations
$140k - $170k/yr
On-Site
None

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Business Operations Executive
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Business Operations Executive
Brooks Automation
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project Management
Business Strategy
Program Management
$148k - $201k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Executive Operations Manager
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Executive Operations Manager
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Business Operations
Project Management
$60k - $65k
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Operations Executive

Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements

EB-2 requires either a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in operations. Document promotions, expanding scope, and direct reports carefully; USCIS scrutinizes whether each year of experience was genuinely progressive, not lateral.

Use O*NET to anchor your specialty

O*NET lists the standard duties and education requirements for operations roles, which USCIS and DOL use as a benchmark during PERM. Cross-reference your actual job description against O*NET's profile to identify any gaps before an employer files.

Find sponsors through Migrate Mate

Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history in operations roles. Focusing on companies with an active filing record shortens your search and surfaces employers who already understand the PERM process.

Target companies with dedicated HR compliance teams

PERM requires a formal recruitment test, prevailing wage documentation, and strict advertising timelines managed by the employer. Mid-to-large employers with in-house immigration counsel or established PERM workflows are far more likely to initiate and complete sponsorship for an Operations Executive.

Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer

DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific SOC code, experience level, and work location that the employer must meet or exceed. Run your offer details through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting, so you can flag any shortfall before PERM is filed.

Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs

If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Confirm the occupational similarity with an immigration attorney before giving notice.

Green Card Operations Executive: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Operations Executive role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?

Most Operations Executive positions qualify for EB-2 if the employer can show the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree alone satisfies the minimum requirement. The specific SOC code the employer assigns and how the job description is drafted both influence which category PERM is filed under.

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

H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, subject to an annual lottery, and renewable in three-year increments. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, a step that has no equivalent in H-1B filing.

How long does the PERM and green card process take for an Operations Executive?

DOL adjudicates PERM applications on a first-in, first-out basis, and processing times vary. After PERM certification, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Nationals of countries with high demand, particularly India and China, can face significant priority-date backlogs before an immigrant visa number becomes available. Your country of birth, not citizenship, determines which per-country limit applies.

Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Operations Executive roles?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your search on companies that have previously completed PERM filings for operations positions saves time and surfaces employers who are already familiar with the process, documentation requirements, and timelines involved.

Can I change employers after my green card process has started?

Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date is established and can be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition if the new role is similar. If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. These are two distinct rules that apply at different stages.