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Real estate finance roles in asset management, debt origination, and REIT analysis qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL before petitioning USCIS, creating a documented path to permanent residency. Finding firms with active sponsorship histories shortens your search significantly.
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Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join its Charlotte, NC Office. This full-time position will support attorneys on our Financial Services team on transactions with real estate collateral.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, work independently, be professional, self-motivated and a team player, have the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously, have strong deadline and priority management skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software. Qualified candidates will have a paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal experience. Experience in commercial real estate is preferred including experience reviewing and analyzing real estate due diligence, with a focus on commitments for loan policies of title insurance and ALTA/NSPS surveys but we are willing to train the right candidate with a paralegal certificate or other paralegal experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
- Strong deadline and priority management skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in commercial real estate
- Experience reviewing and analyzing real estate due diligence
- Familiarity with commitments for loan policies of title insurance and ALTA/NSPS surveys
Physical Requirements:
- The work is primarily sedentary.
- It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.
May need to occasionally work more than the standard 37.5 hours per week to accomplish essential duties of the position. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and includes an attractive benefits package. Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website.
Applicant Disclosures
Family Medical Leave Act Employer: For more information, visit Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act: For more information, visit Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: For more information, visit Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
INTRODUCTION
Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join its Charlotte, NC Office. This full-time position will support attorneys on our Financial Services team on transactions with real estate collateral.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, work independently, be professional, self-motivated and a team player, have the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously, have strong deadline and priority management skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software. Qualified candidates will have a paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal experience. Experience in commercial real estate is preferred including experience reviewing and analyzing real estate due diligence, with a focus on commitments for loan policies of title insurance and ALTA/NSPS surveys but we are willing to train the right candidate with a paralegal certificate or other paralegal experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
- Strong deadline and priority management skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in commercial real estate
- Experience reviewing and analyzing real estate due diligence
- Familiarity with commitments for loan policies of title insurance and ALTA/NSPS surveys
Physical Requirements:
- The work is primarily sedentary.
- It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.
May need to occasionally work more than the standard 37.5 hours per week to accomplish essential duties of the position. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and includes an attractive benefits package. Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website.
Applicant Disclosures
Family Medical Leave Act Employer: For more information, visit Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act: For more information, visit Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: For more information, visit Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Real Estate Finance
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, CFA or CAIA certifications, and employer letters that tie your finance degree directly to real estate debt, equity, or structured products. PERM audits scrutinize credential-to-job-duty alignment more than most applicants expect.
Target REITs and institutional asset managers first
Publicly traded REITs, private equity real estate funds, and insurance company investment arms file PERM petitions regularly for financial analysts and portfolio managers. Their in-house legal teams handle EB-2 and EB-3 filings more efficiently than smaller boutique firms.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters real estate finance roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship histories, so you avoid applying to firms that have never run a PERM process for finance professionals.
Understand prevailing wage before your offer stage
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations to avoid offers that will fail the PERM wage test.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility for your role
Senior roles requiring an MBA or master's in finance typically support EB-2 filings. Analyst and associate positions with a bachelor's degree generally qualify under EB-3. Clarify which category your employer intends to file before accepting an offer.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment timing upfront
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers were available. Confirm the firm has completed this before your I-140 can be filed, since delays in recruitment add months to your green card timeline.
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Find Real Estate Finance JobsReal Estate Finance Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate finance roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role. Positions requiring a master's degree in finance, real estate, or a related field typically qualify under EB-2. Roles that require a bachelor's degree and specialized finance skills, such as financial modeling or debt underwriting, generally qualify under EB-3 as professional workers. Your employer's attorney will determine which category fits the specific job duties and minimum requirements.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for real estate finance professionals?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct formal DOL-supervised recruitment before filing, adding several months compared to an H-1B petition. The payoff is a direct path to a green card rather than a renewable temporary status.
Which real estate finance employers are most likely to sponsor green cards?
Publicly traded REITs, institutional asset managers, commercial mortgage-backed securities desks at major banks, and private equity real estate funds have the established HR and legal infrastructure to run PERM labor certifications. Smaller real estate advisory firms and family offices rarely have experience with the process. Searching by verified PERM filing history, as Migrate Mate allows, is the most direct way to identify firms that have actually completed the process for finance roles.
How long does the PERM green card process typically take for a real estate finance role?
The full process from PERM filing to a green card approval generally runs two to four years for applicants from most countries, assuming no significant backlog in your priority date category. The PERM labor certification stage alone can take six to twelve months at DOL, followed by the I-140 petition at USCIS and then adjustment of status or consular processing. Applicants from countries with high demand, such as India and China, face longer waits due to per-country annual limits.
Can I negotiate my job offer knowing PERM requires a prevailing wage?
Yes, and you should. The DOL prevailing wage sets a floor, not a ceiling. Your employer must offer at least the certified prevailing wage for your SOC code and location, but there is no restriction on offering more. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the prevailing wage tier for your specific role before finalizing any offer, so you can confirm the offered salary satisfies DOL requirements and leaves room for negotiation on top of that baseline.
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