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Policy Analyst roles at think tanks, federal contractors, and government agencies regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Strong research credentials and a graduate degree in public policy, economics, or a related field strengthen your sponsorship case.
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About the Team
E-commerce's Governance and Experience is a global team responsible for ensuring our marketplace is safe and trustworthy for not only users but also sellers and creators. We value user satisfaction and work on policies, rules, and systems to ensure quality.
- Develop strategies and policies covering content and creator governance, to adhere to cultures, regulations, nuances.
- Develop strategies and policies for overall content and creator account health, violations, rewards, penalties, etc.
- Develop strategies and policies to mitigate risks, monitor, and raise the overall ecommerce content ecosystem quality and personalized recommendations.
- Engage cross-functional stakeholders to consolidate, pre-empt and analyse content and creator governance pain points; derive and implement action plans and operational workflows to resolve them.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders -- including Engineering, Ops, Product, Moderation -- to develop and launch relevant strategies and policies from end-to-end.
- Develop and implement feedback loops and operational workflows to ensure the day-to-day quality of launches and implementation.
- Implement and review dashboards and cases as needed, to ensure day-to-day ecosystem health.
- Communicate and conduct training as regards new strategies and policies, to ensure their effective implementation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority emergency cases that may arise.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Working experience or practical experience in Creator and Ecosystem Operations or Strategy, Social Media Content Safety, Trust & Safety, Internet Safety and related fields will be prioritised.
- Driven, motivated and proactive; excellent coordination, communication and project management skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and launch plans.
- Willingness to travel when needed and work across timezones.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Familiarity with e-commerce compliance and ecosystem management – as well as strategic business sensitivity – will be advantageous.
- Familiarity with the e-commerce content ecosystem and/or social media content landscape will be advantageous.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $143640 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
About the Team
E-commerce's Governance and Experience is a global team responsible for ensuring our marketplace is safe and trustworthy for not only users but also sellers and creators. We value user satisfaction and work on policies, rules, and systems to ensure quality.
- Develop strategies and policies covering content and creator governance, to adhere to cultures, regulations, nuances.
- Develop strategies and policies for overall content and creator account health, violations, rewards, penalties, etc.
- Develop strategies and policies to mitigate risks, monitor, and raise the overall ecommerce content ecosystem quality and personalized recommendations.
- Engage cross-functional stakeholders to consolidate, pre-empt and analyse content and creator governance pain points; derive and implement action plans and operational workflows to resolve them.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders -- including Engineering, Ops, Product, Moderation -- to develop and launch relevant strategies and policies from end-to-end.
- Develop and implement feedback loops and operational workflows to ensure the day-to-day quality of launches and implementation.
- Implement and review dashboards and cases as needed, to ensure day-to-day ecosystem health.
- Communicate and conduct training as regards new strategies and policies, to ensure their effective implementation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority emergency cases that may arise.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Working experience or practical experience in Creator and Ecosystem Operations or Strategy, Social Media Content Safety, Trust & Safety, Internet Safety and related fields will be prioritised.
- Driven, motivated and proactive; excellent coordination, communication and project management skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and launch plans.
- Willingness to travel when needed and work across timezones.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Familiarity with e-commerce compliance and ecosystem management – as well as strategic business sensitivity – will be advantageous.
- Familiarity with the e-commerce content ecosystem and/or social media content landscape will be advantageous.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $143640 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Policy Analyst
Align your credentials with PERM documentation requirements
PERM requires your employer to prove the job genuinely requires your specific qualifications. A master's degree in public policy, economics, or international affairs supports EB-2 eligibility and narrows the U.S. worker pool your employer must advertise against.
Target employers with established PERM filing histories
Federal contractors, research institutions, and policy organizations file PERM petitions regularly. Prioritize employers whose job postings reference visa sponsorship and whose HR teams already work with immigration counsel, cutting negotiation friction at the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate to filter policy roles by sponsorship history
Migrate Mate surfaces Policy Analyst listings from employers with verified green card sponsorship records, so you spend time on roles where PERM is a realistic outcome rather than an employer promise that stalls after an offer.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL sets prevailing wages for Policy Analyst roles by geography and experience level using OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's offered salary must meet the certified wage level, or PERM will be denied. Confirm the wage tier matches your role description early.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your employment contract
PERM timelines run two to four years before you reach adjustment of status. Get written commitment covering employer-paid USCIS filing fees and attorney costs before signing. Verbal assurances don't bind the employer if leadership changes.
Understand how O*NET job zone classification affects your petition
Policy Analyst maps to a high job zone on O*NET, requiring substantial preparation and a relevant degree. Your actual duties must match this profile; if your role skews toward data entry or administrative work, DOL may flag a PERM mismatch during audit.
Green Card Policy Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Policy Analyst roles commonly qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Policy Analyst positions typically require at least a master's degree in public policy, economics, political science, or a related field, which meets the EB-2 advanced-degree standard. If your employer can document the role requires that specific credential, PERM labor certification can proceed under EB-2. Roles at federal contractors, think tanks, and research nonprofits are the most consistent sponsors.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Policy Analysts?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 registrations annually and subject to a lottery. PERM is permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China, and EB-2 for advanced-degree cases. The PERM process is longer, typically two to four years from labor certification through adjustment of status, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment for the Policy Analyst role, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and certify a prevailing wage through OFLC Wage Search. This process takes six to twelve months before USCIS even sees the I-140 petition. Employers who have never filed PERM before often underestimate the documentation burden, so early legal counsel matters.
Can I search specifically for Policy Analyst jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate filters Policy Analyst roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship records, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have completed PERM filings before rather than hoping a new employer will start the process. This significantly reduces the risk of accepting an offer from an employer who offers sponsorship in principle but has no practical process to execute it.
Does my country of birth affect how long I'll wait for a green card as a Policy Analyst?
Yes, for nationals of India and China. EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates for those countries are years behind due to per-country annual limits, meaning even a successfully certified PERM petition may involve a multi-year wait after I-140 approval. For nationals of most other countries, the priority date backlog is minimal and adjustment of status can proceed relatively quickly once USCIS approves the I-140.