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Public health roles in epidemiology, health policy, biostatistics, and community health management qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Government agencies, hospital systems, and research institutions regularly sponsor foreign professionals, making this one of the more accessible pathways to permanent residency for advanced-degree candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Classification Staff
Employment Type Full-Time
Benefits Full Time Benefitted
Department Miller Library
Summary
Responsible for Reference Services and maintaining print subscription collections at Miller Library.
Duties
- Provides in-person, online, phone and email reference service to Miller Library patrons, including students, faculty, staff and members of the larger Grant County community.
- Works with the Access Services Librarian as co-leads in the reference department, including keeping statistics, assessment of reference services, coordinating reference procedures for reference staff.
- Maintains the library’s print subscription collections.
- Assists the Instruction / Outreach Librarian with library instruction and outreach as necessary.
- Recommends materials for purchase in assigned subject categories.
- Hires, supervises, trains WNMU student assistants as necessary.
- Works with the Digitization Team (Access Librarian & Digital Initiatives Librarian) to digitize and catalog archival material.
- Participates in library & WNMU committees.
- Creates displays promoting library resources.
- Provides a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions. Supervises assigned staff in accordance with WNMU personnel practices including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, guidance, etc. Participates in the process of ongoing personal and professional development. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external). Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Background
Bachelors degree with at least 3 years of library work experience required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Job Knowledge
- Demonstrated experience providing quality library reference services in a variety of modalities.
- Knowledge of library reference and circulation practices.
- Experience with Integrated Library System(s) (especially WMS).
- Demonstrated successful experience using library databases and library catalog to access high quality peer reviewed, trade and consumer research sources.
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to resolve patron issues in a professional and respectful manner.
- Ability to handle multiple long-term projects accurately and successfully.
- Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be sensitive to differences in cultural, economic, and life experiences within the University and community.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common office equipment.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)
Normal library environment. May be required to push or pull full book carts, lift up to 50 pounds, reach materials on high or low shelves. May include regular exposure to dust and chemicals typically used in a library setting. May require occasional travel within the community. Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources. Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals. Ability to compose correspondence and reports and remain in a sedentary position for prolonged periods of time. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.
Location Silver City-On Campus
Salary Range $43,888
EEO Statement
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) provides equal opportunity for employment for all qualified applicants. WNMU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and state law.
Position Classification Staff
Employment Type Full-Time
Benefits Full Time Benefitted
Department Miller Library
Summary
Responsible for Reference Services and maintaining print subscription collections at Miller Library.
Duties
- Provides in-person, online, phone and email reference service to Miller Library patrons, including students, faculty, staff and members of the larger Grant County community.
- Works with the Access Services Librarian as co-leads in the reference department, including keeping statistics, assessment of reference services, coordinating reference procedures for reference staff.
- Maintains the library’s print subscription collections.
- Assists the Instruction / Outreach Librarian with library instruction and outreach as necessary.
- Recommends materials for purchase in assigned subject categories.
- Hires, supervises, trains WNMU student assistants as necessary.
- Works with the Digitization Team (Access Librarian & Digital Initiatives Librarian) to digitize and catalog archival material.
- Participates in library & WNMU committees.
- Creates displays promoting library resources.
- Provides a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions. Supervises assigned staff in accordance with WNMU personnel practices including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, guidance, etc. Participates in the process of ongoing personal and professional development. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external). Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Background
Bachelors degree with at least 3 years of library work experience required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Job Knowledge
- Demonstrated experience providing quality library reference services in a variety of modalities.
- Knowledge of library reference and circulation practices.
- Experience with Integrated Library System(s) (especially WMS).
- Demonstrated successful experience using library databases and library catalog to access high quality peer reviewed, trade and consumer research sources.
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to resolve patron issues in a professional and respectful manner.
- Ability to handle multiple long-term projects accurately and successfully.
- Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be sensitive to differences in cultural, economic, and life experiences within the University and community.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common office equipment.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)
Normal library environment. May be required to push or pull full book carts, lift up to 50 pounds, reach materials on high or low shelves. May include regular exposure to dust and chemicals typically used in a library setting. May require occasional travel within the community. Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources. Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals. Ability to compose correspondence and reports and remain in a sedentary position for prolonged periods of time. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.
Location Silver City-On Campus
Salary Range $43,888
EEO Statement
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) provides equal opportunity for employment for all qualified applicants. WNMU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and state law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Public Health
Document your MPH or doctoral credentials early
EB-2 eligibility for public health roles typically requires a master's or doctoral degree in a directly related field. Get your foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before applying, so employers see a U.S.-equivalent degree from day one.
Target government and academic health employers
State and county health departments, CDC-affiliated programs, and schools of public health routinely file PERM applications for epidemiologists and biostatisticians. These employers have established sponsorship workflows and aren't deterred by the multi-year process the way smaller nonprofits often are.
Search for green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter public health roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filing history using Migrate Mate. This cuts through employers who list sponsorship as possible but rarely follow through, focusing your search on organizations that have completed the process before.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your role before you negotiate, so your offer letter already meets PERM requirements.
Understand how PERM recruitment affects your start date
PERM requires your employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period and advertising campaign before filing with DOL. This process alone can take four to six months, so align your expected start date with your employer's HR and legal team well before you sign an offer.
Clarify concurrent I-485 filing eligibility with your employer
If your priority date is current when your I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status concurrently and gain work authorization during processing. Many public health employers don't raise this option unprompted, so ask their immigration counsel directly once PERM is filed.
Green Card Public Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Do public health jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most public health roles with a master's degree requirement qualify for EB-2, including epidemiologist, health policy analyst, and biostatistician positions. Roles that require only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. The key is whether the employer can document that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree, which PERM recruitment materials must reflect.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for public health roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and no guarantee of renewal. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status can take two to four years for candidates from non-backlogged countries, but the outcome is permanent.
Which public health employers are most likely to sponsor green cards?
State and local health departments, federally qualified health centers, university schools of public health, and large hospital networks with research arms are the most consistent sponsors. They have in-house legal teams or standing relationships with immigration attorneys and understand the PERM process. Smaller nonprofits may be willing but often lack the administrative capacity to manage a multi-year filing.
How can I find public health jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter public health roles by employers with a verified history of EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings. This is more reliable than scanning job postings for sponsorship language, which is often vague or aspirational. Employers who have completed PERM before are far more likely to do it again efficiently.
Can I switch public health employers after my green card is filed?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you may be able to port your green card to a new employer in the same or similar occupational category under AC21 portability rules. Public health roles often qualify because the SOC codes are broadly defined, but you should confirm the new role's alignment with your original petition before making any move.