Payments Specialist Green Card Jobs

Payments 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 your employer. Financial operations employers routinely sponsor foreign professionals with backgrounds in payment processing, reconciliation, and compliance. Securing sponsorship means transitioning from temporary work authorization to lawful permanent residency.

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Overview

Open Jobs37+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type86% On-site
Top LocationCharlotte, NC
Most JobsShift4 Payments, LLC

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Accounts Payable - Payment Specialist
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Accounts Payable - Payment Specialist
NVA
Red Bank, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Tax
$44,500/yr - $65,000/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Truist
AFCO Payment Specialist I
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Truist
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AFCO Payment Specialist I
Truist
Lake Forest, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Customer Service & Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$45,760/yr - $72,380/yr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School
10,000+

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The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
Supervisor, AR Medical Payment Specialist
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The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
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Supervisor, AR Medical Payment Specialist
The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Finance
Accounting
Healthcare Administration
Customer Service & Support
Audit
Tax
Hybrid
6+ yrs exp.
High School

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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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PEAK6
Payment Processing Specialist
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Payment Processing Specialist
PEAK6
Sunrise, Florida
Finance
Accounting
Customer Service & Support
Compliance & Legal
Tax
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Payments Specialist

Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation

PERM requires your employer to define a minimum degree requirement for the role. If your payments background spans fintech, acquiring networks, or card scheme operations, document each specialty clearly so your experience maps to the job description on the ETA 9089.

Target employers with active PERM filing history

Banks, payment processors, and fintech firms that have filed PERM applications before have established HR processes for sponsorship. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which financial services employers regularly certify Payments Specialist roles.

Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by sponsorship status

Search Migrate Mate to find Payments Specialist openings at employers with verified green card filing history. This saves you from applying to roles where the employer has no PERM infrastructure and sponsorship conversations start from zero.

Distinguish EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating

EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or equivalent, or a position requiring one. Many Payments Specialist roles file under EB-3 as skilled workers. Knowing which category fits your profile before the offer stage avoids misaligned expectations with your employer's immigration counsel.

Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting the offer

PERM filing timelines typically run 12 to 24 months before an I-140 petition is filed. Clarify upfront whether your employer covers attorney fees, whether sponsorship continues through job changes within the company, and what happens if your role is restructured mid-process.

Verify your prevailing wage tier using OFLC Wage Search

DOL sets prevailing wage levels for PERM-sponsored roles by geographic area and job zone. Run your specific Payments Specialist title and work location through OFLC Wage Search before your offer letter is finalized to confirm the employer's wage offer meets the required level.

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Payments Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Payments Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Most Payments Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles that formally require a master's degree or equivalent, such as senior compliance or treasury-adjacent positions, may qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials alone.

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

H-1B status is temporary, tied to annual caps, and subject to the lottery for most employers. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, though visa number availability varies by birth country. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.

What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Payments Specialist employer?

Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign through DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes posting the position, documenting applicant reviews, and filing an ETA 9089 with DOL. The job description must match your actual duties, and the offered wage must meet the prevailing wage level determined through DOL's OFLC process before filing.

Where can I find Payments Specialist jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lets you search Payments Specialist roles filtered by employers with active employment-based green card filing history, so you can focus on opportunities where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring process. This is more targeted than general job searches, which rarely surface sponsorship details at the listing stage.

Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?

Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 petition has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Payments Specialist roles within financial operations generally satisfy this requirement if your core duties remain consistent across the transition.

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