Payment Operations Specialist Green Card Jobs

Payment Operations Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your immigration status to a U.S. employer. Financial operations experience, process automation skills, and cross-border payment expertise all strengthen a PERM filing for this role.

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Overview

Open Jobs8+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$17K
Top LocationJeffersonville, IN
Most JobsGlobal Payments Inc.

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Gen Digital Inc.
Sr Billing/Payments Operations Specialist
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Gen Digital Inc.
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Sr Billing/Payments Operations Specialist
Gen Digital Inc.
Tempe, Arizona
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Tax
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Truist
Deposit and Payment Operations Specialist II
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Truist
Added 1w ago
Deposit and Payment Operations Specialist II
Truist
Wilson, North Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Audit
Tax
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School
10,000+

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City National Bank
Payments Claim Specialist
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City National Bank
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Payments Claim Specialist
City National Bank
Phoenix, Arizona
Customer Service & Support
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Customer Service
$22/hr - $33/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Global Payments Inc.
Sales Support Specialist
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Global Payments Inc.
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Sales Support Specialist
Global Payments Inc.
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Business Operations
Customer Support
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On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Associate's

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University of Chicago
Payments and Research Revenue Specialist
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University of Chicago
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Payments and Research Revenue Specialist
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Healthcare Administration
Audit
$70,000/yr - $95,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Payment Operations Specialist

Document your payment systems expertise early

Gather evidence of your experience with payment rails, reconciliation platforms, and compliance frameworks before applying. PERM requires your employer to document that your qualifications match the role's minimum requirements, so gaps between your credentials and the job description can stall the filing.

Target employers with PERM filing history

Banks, fintech companies, and payment processors that have filed PERM applications for operations roles before are far more likely to sponsor again. Use Migrate Mate to filter Payment Operations Specialist jobs by green card sponsorship history rather than sorting through postings manually.

Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 apply to your profile

EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree; EB-2 requires an advanced degree or the equivalent in specialized experience. Payment operations roles often support both categories, so your employer's attorney will choose the category that best fits your credentials and the prevailing wage tier.

Check prevailing wages before accepting an offer

Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer, so you know whether the salary structure will clear the PERM wage requirement.

Confirm your employer is ready to start PERM immediately

PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, and I-140 adjudication adds more time. Ask your employer directly whether they use outside immigration counsel and whether they plan to begin the recruitment steps required by DOL within your first few months of employment.

Align your job title with the O*NET classification

DOL cross-references job duties against O*NET occupation profiles during PERM review. If your day-to-day responsibilities in treasury operations, chargeback management, or settlement processing don't map cleanly to the stated job title, USCIS may issue a request for evidence on the I-140 petition.

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Payment Operations Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Payment Operations Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?

Both categories are available depending on your qualifications. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate that your combination of education and specialized experience meets that threshold. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category at the time of the PERM filing.

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

Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent, with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. H-1B sponsorship is temporary, requires lottery selection, and must be renewed. PERM takes longer to initiate but leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a status that expires. For Payment Operations Specialists from countries without significant visa backlogs, EB-3 green card processing can complete within two to three years.

How do I find Payment Operations Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?

Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, so searching by posting language alone misses most sponsoring employers. Migrate Mate surfaces Payment Operations Specialist roles from companies with documented green card filing history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have sponsored similar roles before rather than guessing.

What does the PERM process look like for a Payment Operations Specialist?

Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, which requires them to conduct a formal recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Once certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can then file for adjustment of status or apply for an immigrant visa abroad. The full sequence from PERM filing to green card approval typically takes two to four years for applicants without backlog concerns.

Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?

Yes. PERM can be filed while you hold any valid work authorization status. Many Payment Operations Specialists begin the green card process while on H-1B, using the I-140 approval to extend their H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules. Starting PERM early protects your options if your H-1B renewal faces delays or your employer's sponsorship priorities shift.

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