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Program Support Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories, with employers filing PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before sponsoring permanent residence. Administrative coordination roles in government contractors, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations commonly support foreign professionals through this process.
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INTRODUCTION
The Program Support Assistant Senior job provides quality customer service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians and co-workers, ensuring that everyone will be treated courteously, quickly and with respect. This position establishes and maintains an environmental control plan, coordinates materials management for the department, assists in monitoring clinic activities and provides supervision of clerical activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Support Assistant Senior job performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing employee and unit activities, data and records. This position provides administrative and program support to optimize efficiency of the assigned services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A
Experience REQUIRED:
- Minimum of three (3) years of previous secretarial/administrative work experience in an office setting
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications & e-mail/calendaring
Experience PREFERRED:
- Four (4) years of previous secretarial/administrative work experience in an office setting
- Previous experience in a health care setting
Education/training REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Education/training PREFERRED:
- Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting or related field from an accredited program
Independent action(s) required:
- Act as corporate business agent in delegated areas of responsibility.
- Assist with daily operations by communicating scheduling needs of either team members or patients to the Director; working with team to maximize outpatient or resident scheduling needs (e.g. priority patients or wait-list); and provides necessary data to Director for decision-making.
- Communicate information regarding scheduling to utilize available resources to flex schedules, fill gaps or call in other help.
- Provide administrative support to clinical service team by completing documentation within scope of responsibilities; creating documents and other resources for use by the team; and other special department projects.
- Facilitate work orders and service desk tickets as well as coordination of purchases for assigned clinical areas.
- Orient new team members, affiliates, students and volunteers to general department resources (e.g. locker assignment or computer login process).
- Serve as the timekeeper for the assigned clinical area.
- Assist with data collection that supports processes for team members such as applicant coordination, documentation of orientation, continuing education, in-service and staff development.
- Provide service orientation with respect to support processes.
- Maintain service training materials.
- Provide administrative support as requested for a variety of tasks that support the clinical service area’s ability to deliver care. The tasks could include analysis of fiscal data; participating in weekly rounds to assist in care coordination; conducting family surveys; preparing materials for meetings; or following up on service coordination or delivery issues.
- Participate in hospital-wide committees and initiatives related to safety, service and quality (e.g. Environment of Care committee).
- Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision.
- Self-directed in the accomplishment of routine activities.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Works the hours between 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
- Hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit.
AGE SPECIFIC GROUPS SERVED
All
Physical Requirements
Physical:
- Lifting 20-50 lbs.
- Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities:
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent bending
- Walking (distance)
- Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
- Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory:
- Strong recall
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Hearing
- Speak clearly
- Write legibly
- Reading
- Logical thinking
Emotional:
- Fast pace environment
- Steady pace
- Able to handle multiple priorities
- Frequent and intense customer interactions
- Noisy environment
- Able to adapt to frequent change
COMPENSATION RANGE
$16.08 - $24.12
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Program Support Assistant
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with two or more years of relevant administrative experience. Know which category your background supports before targeting employers.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Program Support Assistant and similar administrative roles. Focusing your applications on organizations that have sponsored comparable positions reduces time spent on employers unlikely to initiate a PERM process.
Target organizations with established PERM track records
Federal contractors, nonprofit agencies, and large healthcare systems regularly sponsor Program Support Assistant roles through PERM because their staffing structures and long-term project timelines make permanent hiring practical. Prioritize employers in these sectors over startups or small businesses without prior sponsorship history.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
Your employer's PERM filing must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific role before salary discussions, so your offered compensation doesn't delay or complicate the PERM certification step.
Get your I-140 approved before the 180-day AC21 window
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 is approved, AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Tracking this milestone protects your priority date if your employment situation changes.
Prepare your documentation before the PERM recruitment phase
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment test and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Gather updated resumes, degree certificates, transcripts, and any credential evaluations before this phase starts, so your employer can respond accurately if DOL audits the application file.
Green Card Program Support Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Program Support Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, depending on how the position is defined. EB-3 is the more common path: employers sponsor skilled workers with at least two years of experience or professionals with a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related administrative or program management field. The employer's job description and your credentials together determine which category USCIS will accept.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. After PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries like India or China can face significant priority-date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
How do I find employers who sponsor Program Support Assistant positions for green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location, which lets you focus your applications on organizations that have already initiated PERM processes for similar administrative positions. Federal contractors, large nonprofits, and healthcare systems tend to sponsor these roles most consistently because their project timelines and staffing structures support long-term permanent hiring commitments.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM certification and I-140 petition generally cannot transfer and the process must restart with the new employer. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Keeping documentation of your original role's duties helps USCIS confirm the new position qualifies as similar.
Does a Program Support Assistant role need to be classified under a specific occupation code for PERM?
Yes. Your employer and their immigration attorney will assign the appropriate Standard Occupational Classification code, which determines the prevailing wage level DOL certifies on the PERM application. You can review the occupation profile and typical duties for related administrative roles on O*NET to confirm the description matches your actual responsibilities, since discrepancies between the PERM job duties and your day-to-day work can complicate audits or future USCIS adjudication.