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Regulatory Affairs Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech companies regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this compliance-intensive specialty, where degree requirements and regulatory expertise align well with USCIS advanced-degree criteria.
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
Purpose
This position is responsible to lead the regulatory operations and rates related functions for the western region. The position is responsible for ensuring positive resolutions to rate cases, integrated resource plans, and other regulatory filings in the states within which we operate. The position has direct reporting relationships with the regional regulatory Directors and managers and as such is expected to be the expert on US regulation and all related matters; including being an expert witness representing company interests in each regulatory jurisdiction. This position is responsible for ensuring all reporting requirement to external regulatory authorities will be completed accurately, on time. The position is also responsible to develop and implement regulatory outreach strategies, rates filings, and regulatory filings. Has primary responsibility for managing the relationship with regulatory commissions/authorities and ensuring that the policies and procedures of the organization comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Provide regulatory leadership and advice to key stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize earnings.
Accountabilities
- Prime responsibility for executing rate cases across Liberty Utilities in the western region
- Responsible for advancing regulatory framework by applying for and receiving approval for increased mechanisms which increase the revenue stability for Liberty Utilities
- Oversees the company’s regulatory application process to obtain all necessary approvals
- Establishes and maintains good relationship with regulatory authorities
- Liaises with senior level regulatory authorities and participates in industry forums to influence regulatory policies
- Ensure alignment of regulatory strategies to all key functional areas to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize shareholder value
- Lead all rate making activities
- Develop tactics to maximize rate recovery of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses
- Provides advisory to regulatory team and company management on emerging regulations and changes impacting rate applications and company investment
- Oversees the review and interpretation of new pending laws and regulations, which potentially affect the organization's business practices, and coordinates the development or revision of policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance
- Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all regulatory compliance filings in all jurisdictions
- Lead a team of regulatory professionals from coast to coast and be the subject matter expert on utility regulation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 15+ years of experience, utility or utility consulting experience required
- 5+ years managing teams within regulatory, finance, accounting
- Utility ratemaking background considered a strong asset
- Must have ability to develop relationships and build credibility quickly
- Availability to travel as needed
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
What we offer
- Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
- 401k Plan with matching
- Share purchase/match plan
- Leadership Development Program
- Volunteer paid days off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Achievement fund
- Free parking
- Variety of Health & Wellness programs
- Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
LOCATION
Downey, CA, US, 90241
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
INTRODUCTION
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
Purpose
This position is responsible to lead the regulatory operations and rates related functions for the western region. The position is responsible for ensuring positive resolutions to rate cases, integrated resource plans, and other regulatory filings in the states within which we operate. The position has direct reporting relationships with the regional regulatory Directors and managers and as such is expected to be the expert on US regulation and all related matters; including being an expert witness representing company interests in each regulatory jurisdiction. This position is responsible for ensuring all reporting requirement to external regulatory authorities will be completed accurately, on time. The position is also responsible to develop and implement regulatory outreach strategies, rates filings, and regulatory filings. Has primary responsibility for managing the relationship with regulatory commissions/authorities and ensuring that the policies and procedures of the organization comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Provide regulatory leadership and advice to key stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize earnings.
Accountabilities
- Prime responsibility for executing rate cases across Liberty Utilities in the western region
- Responsible for advancing regulatory framework by applying for and receiving approval for increased mechanisms which increase the revenue stability for Liberty Utilities
- Oversees the company’s regulatory application process to obtain all necessary approvals
- Establishes and maintains good relationship with regulatory authorities
- Liaises with senior level regulatory authorities and participates in industry forums to influence regulatory policies
- Ensure alignment of regulatory strategies to all key functional areas to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize shareholder value
- Lead all rate making activities
- Develop tactics to maximize rate recovery of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses
- Provides advisory to regulatory team and company management on emerging regulations and changes impacting rate applications and company investment
- Oversees the review and interpretation of new pending laws and regulations, which potentially affect the organization's business practices, and coordinates the development or revision of policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance
- Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all regulatory compliance filings in all jurisdictions
- Lead a team of regulatory professionals from coast to coast and be the subject matter expert on utility regulation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 15+ years of experience, utility or utility consulting experience required
- 5+ years managing teams within regulatory, finance, accounting
- Utility ratemaking background considered a strong asset
- Must have ability to develop relationships and build credibility quickly
- Availability to travel as needed
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
What we offer
- Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
- 401k Plan with matching
- Share purchase/match plan
- Leadership Development Program
- Volunteer paid days off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Achievement fund
- Free parking
- Variety of Health & Wellness programs
- Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
LOCATION
Downey, CA, US, 90241
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Regulatory Affairs Manager
Document your regulatory credentials strategically
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like RAC, and letters detailing your specific regulatory submissions experience. PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications, so your credentials must cleanly match the job description they file.
Target employers with established PERM programs
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies running active IND, NDA, or 510(k) pipelines routinely sponsor Regulatory Affairs Managers because regulatory talent is genuinely scarce. Look for employers in FDA-regulated industries where foreign nationals already hold senior compliance roles.
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Filter Migrate Mate by Regulatory Affairs Manager roles with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This surfaces employers who have already navigated PERM for this specific job title, cutting out the guesswork in your search.
Negotiate job description scope before PERM filing
Work with your employer to ensure the PERM labor certification accurately reflects your actual duties, not an inflated or narrowed description. A mismatch between your role and the certified position can create problems at the I-485 stage years later.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 category placement
If your Regulatory Affairs Manager role requires a master's degree or equivalent, your employer can file under EB-2, which may reduce your priority date wait. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3, which has longer backlogs for some nationalities.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, USCIS allows concurrent filing of your adjustment of status application. For Regulatory Affairs Managers born in countries without significant backlogs, this can shorten your total wait to permanent residency substantially.
Green Card Regulatory Affairs Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regulatory Affairs Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Regulatory Affairs Manager positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how the employer defines minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, EB-2 applies. If it requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field, EB-3 is the standard path. Your employer's PERM labor certification locks in which category applies to your specific position.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every three years with no guaranteed path to permanency. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads directly to lawful permanent residency. There is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and once your I-140 is approved your priority date is locked even if you change employers. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 together typically take one to two years before your I-485 becomes actionable.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Regulatory Affairs Manager?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period showing no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, your employer then files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM-to-I-140 phase commonly runs 12 to 24 months depending on whether DOL selects the application for audit.
How can I find employers that sponsor green cards for Regulatory Affairs Managers?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Regulatory Affairs Manager roles where employers have confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies with established PERM filing patterns in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors gives you the clearest path to an offer where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Can I use my O*NET occupation profile to support my green card application?
O*NET provides the occupational classification and typical education requirements for Regulatory Affairs Manager roles, which your employer references when drafting the PERM job description. USCIS also uses this data when evaluating whether the role meets specialty occupation or advanced-degree standards. Reviewing the O*NET profile before your offer letter is finalized helps ensure your credentials align with what DOL and USCIS expect to see for this job title.