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Public Policy Manager roles at think tanks, federal agencies, nonprofits, and consulting firms regularly support EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Advanced-degree candidates with policy research, legislative analysis, or regulatory affairs backgrounds are well-positioned for employer-sponsored permanent residency in this field.
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Uber invests in safety as a core part of its platform and products. As Public Policy Manager for Safety, this role helps ensure those investments translate into strong policy outcomes, effective external engagement, and clear public narratives.
You will work across Product, Operations, Legal, and Communications to understand how safety features and programs operate in practice, and help shape how they are developed, launched, and understood externally. You will support regulatory strategy, advise on product and program decisions, and help position Uber as a leader in safety and trust.
This role is a good fit for someone with strong policy judgment, business awareness, and experience working across teams to solve complex, cross-cutting issues.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Business & Product Insight: Build a working understanding of Uber's safety products, operations, and risk landscape. Use that context to advise internal teams on how policy and regulatory dynamics should inform product and program decisions.
- Cross-Functional Advisory: Partner with Product, Operations, Legal, and Communications to flag risks, identify opportunities, and shape safety-related strategies. Ensure policy considerations are embedded early in product and program development.
- Regulatory Strategy & Response: Track and interpret emerging safety-related regulation. Help develop coordinated strategies that protect Uber's ability to operate and innovate while strengthening trust with policymakers and the public.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with policymakers, advocates, researchers, and industry partners. Use these relationships to inform internal thinking and advance constructive policy outcomes.
- Narrative Development: Translate complex safety work into clear, evidence-based materials for external audiences. Support blog posts, regulatory submissions, research partnerships, and events that strengthen understanding of Uber's safety approach.
- Thought Leadership & Representation: Represent Uber in external forums. Help shape discussions on safety and trust through events, partnerships, and public engagement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree; 5-7 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, advocacy, or a related field.
- Strong preference for those with a background in the technology industry.
COMPENSATION
For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$159,000 per year - USD$177,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$159,000 per year - USD$177,000 per year. For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$159,000 per year - USD$177,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.
INTRODUCTION
Uber invests in safety as a core part of its platform and products. As Public Policy Manager for Safety, this role helps ensure those investments translate into strong policy outcomes, effective external engagement, and clear public narratives.
You will work across Product, Operations, Legal, and Communications to understand how safety features and programs operate in practice, and help shape how they are developed, launched, and understood externally. You will support regulatory strategy, advise on product and program decisions, and help position Uber as a leader in safety and trust.
This role is a good fit for someone with strong policy judgment, business awareness, and experience working across teams to solve complex, cross-cutting issues.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Business & Product Insight: Build a working understanding of Uber's safety products, operations, and risk landscape. Use that context to advise internal teams on how policy and regulatory dynamics should inform product and program decisions.
- Cross-Functional Advisory: Partner with Product, Operations, Legal, and Communications to flag risks, identify opportunities, and shape safety-related strategies. Ensure policy considerations are embedded early in product and program development.
- Regulatory Strategy & Response: Track and interpret emerging safety-related regulation. Help develop coordinated strategies that protect Uber's ability to operate and innovate while strengthening trust with policymakers and the public.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with policymakers, advocates, researchers, and industry partners. Use these relationships to inform internal thinking and advance constructive policy outcomes.
- Narrative Development: Translate complex safety work into clear, evidence-based materials for external audiences. Support blog posts, regulatory submissions, research partnerships, and events that strengthen understanding of Uber's safety approach.
- Thought Leadership & Representation: Represent Uber in external forums. Help shape discussions on safety and trust through events, partnerships, and public engagement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree; 5-7 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, advocacy, or a related field.
- Strong preference for those with a background in the technology industry.
COMPENSATION
For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$159,000 per year - USD$177,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$159,000 per year - USD$177,000 per year. For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$159,000 per year - USD$177,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Public Policy Manager
Document your policy credentials strategically
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. Compile published policy briefs, legislative testimony, regulatory comments, or coalition work that demonstrates specialized expertise a generalist applicant couldn't replicate.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Federal contractors, large nonprofits, and bipartisan research institutions file PERM more consistently than campaign-cycle advocacy groups. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which organizations have certified public policy or government affairs roles before.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Not every policy employer advertises green card sponsorship upfront. Migrate Mate surfaces Public Policy Manager roles filtered by verified green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to organizations that only offer H-1B or no sponsorship at all.
Align your degree field to PERM job requirements
PERM's minimum requirements must match your actual credentials. If your advanced degree is in public administration, international relations, or economics, confirm the job description specifies one of those fields rather than a broader or unrelated discipline.
Raise green card timelines during offer negotiation
Ask prospective employers whether they use concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing once a visa number is available. Knowing their process before you accept an offer helps you plan around backlogs, especially if your country of birth faces EB-2 priority date delays.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Review the O*NET profile for Policy Analysts and Managers to confirm the occupation's standard education and experience requirements. USCIS uses these benchmarks when adjudicating whether your specific role supports EB-2 advanced-degree classification or falls under EB-3.
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Find Public Policy Manager JobsPublic Policy Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Public Policy Manager roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Public Policy Manager positions qualify for EB-2 because they normally require at least a master's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field. Roles with a bachelor's degree requirement and five or more years of progressive experience can qualify under EB-3. Your employer's job description must specify the minimum requirement used in the PERM application, and that requirement must match your actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Public Policy Manager roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, so your petition isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition even files, compared to the H-1B's faster initial status grant. EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for Public Policy Managers?
Federal contractors, think tanks, international development organizations, large nonprofits, and management consulting firms with government practice groups are the most consistent sponsors. Organizations that operate on multi-year project cycles or federal contracts have stronger institutional incentive to invest in the PERM process than smaller advocacy groups or campaign-funded offices where staffing turnover is higher. Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers in this category.
What does the PERM process actually require from my employer for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings and internal notices, to demonstrate that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected. For Public Policy Manager roles, this typically means advertising the exact minimum requirements USCIS will later evaluate on the I-140. The employer files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL, and the role's education and experience requirements become legally binding for your green card petition.
Can I switch employers after my green card application is filed?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. For Public Policy Managers, USCIS generally accepts moves within policy analysis, regulatory affairs, or government relations as sufficiently similar. Your immigration attorney should document the occupational overlap carefully when you make the switch.
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