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QA Specialist roles in software, manufacturing, and regulated industries qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Your degree field and years of documented QA experience determine which category fits.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The QA Senior Specialist is responsible for providing quality assurance support for the pharmaceutical plant. This position will ensure that all product, process or system related quality activities from raw material inspection through shipment of final product are in compliance with Corporate and governmental regulations.
- Develop plans, coordinates and drives for execution Quality projects across multiple site QA areas.
- Coordinate with site QA planners to achieve project deliverables.
- Coordinate with centralized function the deployment of global Pharma 3 initiatives.
- Analyze, manage and maintain data for cycle times, touch times, and tasks/process lists to optimize QA processes performance.
- Drive for development, improvement and maintenance of site QA planning and scheduling activities.
- Assure QA areas under scope of the project implement and maintain visual management tools to monitor key QA processes.
- Analyze and report metrics for planned and unplanned activities for key QA processes. Anticipates and identifies areas of risk and mitigates risks through early risk assessments and implementation of fallback / mitigation strategies.
- Lead development of the Project Charter and documents the requirements that satisfy the stakeholders’ needs and expectations. Establish project objectives and criteria for evaluating project results and activities of the project team.
- Support Regulatory inspections for new market introduction.
- Lead and or coordinate Compliance and Performance improvement projects. Provide status to site management of the assigned projects.
- Maintains an effective liaison and cooperative relationship with Quality areas from Third Party Contractors (TPC)
This position will be based in Grand Rapids at a third-party manufacturing facility
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sciences or Engineering.
- Six (6) years of experience in Quality area position, with hands on experience in the following areas: Project Management, Scheduling and Inventory Control.
- The incumbent must have hands-on experience in Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
- Knowledge of statistics is desirable.
- Must be familiar with the Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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ABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The QA Senior Specialist is responsible for providing quality assurance support for the pharmaceutical plant. This position will ensure that all product, process or system related quality activities from raw material inspection through shipment of final product are in compliance with Corporate and governmental regulations.
- Develop plans, coordinates and drives for execution Quality projects across multiple site QA areas.
- Coordinate with site QA planners to achieve project deliverables.
- Coordinate with centralized function the deployment of global Pharma 3 initiatives.
- Analyze, manage and maintain data for cycle times, touch times, and tasks/process lists to optimize QA processes performance.
- Drive for development, improvement and maintenance of site QA planning and scheduling activities.
- Assure QA areas under scope of the project implement and maintain visual management tools to monitor key QA processes.
- Analyze and report metrics for planned and unplanned activities for key QA processes. Anticipates and identifies areas of risk and mitigates risks through early risk assessments and implementation of fallback / mitigation strategies.
- Lead development of the Project Charter and documents the requirements that satisfy the stakeholders’ needs and expectations. Establish project objectives and criteria for evaluating project results and activities of the project team.
- Support Regulatory inspections for new market introduction.
- Lead and or coordinate Compliance and Performance improvement projects. Provide status to site management of the assigned projects.
- Maintains an effective liaison and cooperative relationship with Quality areas from Third Party Contractors (TPC)
This position will be based in Grand Rapids at a third-party manufacturing facility
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sciences or Engineering.
- Six (6) years of experience in Quality area position, with hands on experience in the following areas: Project Management, Scheduling and Inventory Control.
- The incumbent must have hands-on experience in Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
- Knowledge of statistics is desirable.
- Must be familiar with the Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a QA Specialist
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-3 covers QA Specialists with a bachelor's degree; EB-2 applies if your role requires an advanced degree or equivalent. Document specialized skills in test automation, regulatory compliance, or quality management systems before your employer files the PERM application.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search database for QA-related job titles to find employers who have recently filed PERM applications. Companies in medical devices, aerospace, and enterprise software sponsor QA roles far more consistently than those in early-stage startups.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring roles
Search Migrate Mate specifically for QA Specialist positions where employers have confirmed PERM sponsorship intent. Filtering by sponsorship type saves you from applying to roles where the hiring manager assumes you already have permanent work authorization.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your QA role and location. Look up your job's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so the offered compensation can legally support the PERM filing.
Request the PERM timeline in writing before accepting
PERM recruitment typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is filed. Ask your prospective employer whether they use outside counsel, how they have handled PERM audits previously, and when they expect to begin the DOL recruitment process.
Build a contemporaneous record of your QA experience
USCIS evaluates whether your experience qualifies you for the certified position. Keep performance reviews, project documentation, and letters from supervisors that reference specific quality systems, standards like ISO 9001 or FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and your direct responsibilities.
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Find QA Specialist JobsQA Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do QA Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most QA Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience. If the role is defined to require a master's degree or equivalent in a technical field, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements documented in the PERM application, not just your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for QA Specialists?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. Unlike H-1B, EB-3 has no annual lottery, though there are per-country annual limits that create backlogs for certain nationalities. The process is also longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but it permanently resolves your work authorization without renewal cycles.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the QA Specialist role. They document the results and submit the PERM application to DOL for certification. If selected for an audit, DOL may request all recruitment records. This process typically takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition can be filed.
Where can I find QA Specialist jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for QA Specialist roles filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship, so you're only seeing positions where the employer has indicated intent to sponsor permanent residency. This matters because many job postings don't specify sponsorship type, and discovering late in a process that an employer won't support PERM wastes months of your time.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
You can change QA Specialist employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, using portability provisions under AC21. The new role must be in the same or a substantially similar occupational category. If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more, your priority date is preserved even if the original employer withdraws the petition.
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