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Optometrist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Most sponsoring employers are private practices, hospital systems, or vision care chains that file directly through DOL and USCIS.
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Warby Parker is looking for a high-energy, innovative, and caring Optometrist to join one of its affiliated Independent OD practices. The ideal candidate has a passion for delivering remarkable eye care in a collaborative environment, is a team player at heart who strives to exceed patient expectations and has a great attitude. Sound like you? Keep reading!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with the company's protocol and standards of care
- Provide a great eye exam experience and communicate eye health, eyewear, and prescription advice to patients
- Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and effectively communicate features and benefits to patients
- Act as a representative for our brand and help educate and excite others to establish us as a leading eye care provider
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Doctor of Optometry licensed in this state (new and recent grads are also welcome to apply)
- Excited by a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
- Dedicated to making people healthy and happy
- Knowledgeable about (and eager to incorporate) new technology into your work
- Innovative, proactive, and entrepreneurial
- Business-minded and driven to deliver results
- Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.
For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.
For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation days per year
- Retirement savings plan (401(k))
- Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
- Short-term disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement Support
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Free eyewear
- And more (just ask!)
BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave
- And more (just ask!)
Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.
1 WA only: Full-Time employees’ paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked).
2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).
Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.
We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.
Since the day we launched in 2010, we’ve pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we’re there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)
Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.
INTRODUCTION
Warby Parker is looking for a high-energy, innovative, and caring Optometrist to join one of its affiliated Independent OD practices. The ideal candidate has a passion for delivering remarkable eye care in a collaborative environment, is a team player at heart who strives to exceed patient expectations and has a great attitude. Sound like you? Keep reading!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with the company's protocol and standards of care
- Provide a great eye exam experience and communicate eye health, eyewear, and prescription advice to patients
- Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and effectively communicate features and benefits to patients
- Act as a representative for our brand and help educate and excite others to establish us as a leading eye care provider
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Doctor of Optometry licensed in this state (new and recent grads are also welcome to apply)
- Excited by a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
- Dedicated to making people healthy and happy
- Knowledgeable about (and eager to incorporate) new technology into your work
- Innovative, proactive, and entrepreneurial
- Business-minded and driven to deliver results
- Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.
For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.
For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation days per year
- Retirement savings plan (401(k))
- Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
- Short-term disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement Support
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Free eyewear
- And more (just ask!)
BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave
- And more (just ask!)
Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.
1 WA only: Full-Time employees’ paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked).
2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).
Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.
We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.
Since the day we launched in 2010, we’ve pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we’re there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)
Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Optometrist
Verify your degree meets PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum credentials for the role before filing. Confirm that your Doctor of Optometry degree from a non-U.S. institution has been evaluated by a NACES-recognized credential evaluation service so it aligns with the job description DOL will scrutinize.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment history
Practices and health systems enrolled in E-Verify have already built federal compliance infrastructure, which makes them more prepared to handle the documentation demands of PERM sponsorship. This is a faster signal of sponsorship readiness than simply asking HR during an interview.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter optometrist roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to practices that have never navigated PERM and focuses your search on employers already familiar with the DOL filing process.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before PERM can be certified. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for SOC code 29-1041 in your target city before evaluating any offer.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires employers to complete a mandatory 30-day SWA job posting plus additional recruitment steps before DOL submission. Practices new to sponsorship often underestimate this stage. Ask specifically whether they have immigration counsel or an HR contact who has run a PERM case before.
File I-485 concurrently if your priority date is current
Once your I-140 is approved, check the USCIS Visa Bulletin to see if your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is current for your country of birth. If it is, you can file for adjustment of status immediately rather than waiting, which shortens your path to permanent residency significantly.
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Find Optometrist JobsOptometrist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do optometrist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Optometrist positions qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies to candidates with a Doctor of Optometry degree and strong professional credentials, since the role typically requires an advanced degree. EB-3 covers the same professionals under the skilled worker or professional subcategory. Your employer chooses the category when drafting the PERM job description, and most sponsoring practices use EB-2 given the degree requirement.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for optometrists?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual cap and lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads directly to permanent residency. There is no cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, though nationals of India and China face priority date backlogs. The PERM process adds a DOL recruitment and certification phase that H-1B sponsorship does not require, making the timeline longer but the outcome permanent.
How long does the PERM process take for an optometrist position?
DOL typically takes six to twelve months to certify a PERM application under standard processing, though analyst review cases can run longer. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, which can take several additional months under standard processing or a few weeks with premium processing. For nationals from countries without priority date backlogs, the full path from PERM filing to green card approval often takes two to three years.
Where can I find optometrist jobs that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search optometrist roles specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to practices that have never run a PERM case. Targeting employers who have already completed the process before significantly reduces the risk that a promising role stalls at the sponsorship conversation.
Can a small private optometry practice sponsor a green card?
Yes. There is no employer size requirement for PERM-based sponsorship. A solo or small group practice can sponsor an EB-2 or EB-3 green card as long as it can demonstrate the ability to pay the prevailing wage at the time of the I-140 filing, typically through tax returns, audited financials, or a current net income statement. Smaller practices may need more guidance navigating DOL's recruitment documentation requirements.
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