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Research Intern roles at U.S. universities, federal agencies, and R&D firms can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific scientific or technical field. Securing sponsorship typically depends on your employer's willingness to file and the degree-to-role match USCIS requires.
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PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams.
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) need to navigate complex environments not just smoothly, but with absolute safety. While traditional planners handle standard driving behavior, edge-case scenarios and sudden environmental changes require an unyielding safety net.
This summer, you will own the development of a Safety-Critical Trajectory Correction (STC) module. Acting as a real-time safety overlay, the STC will function as a fallback mechanism that intercepts and minimally perturbs intended trajectories when collision risks are detected. You will design, train, and validate this architecture using Deep Reinforcement Learning to provide a continuous, constrained safety barrier for our vehicle fleet.
Responsibilities
- Conduct groundbreaking research with the potential to strongly impact Plus’s autonomous driving products, leading to publishable results. Key focus area for this internship will be reinforcement learning to generate safe trajectories for autonomous driving.
- Develop and benchmark cutting-edge techniques in deep learning.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize and seamlessly integrate developed techniques into the production perception/AV stack.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Pursuing MS or PhD in CS, EE, mathematics, statistics or related field
- Thorough understanding of reinforcement learning
- 1-2 years experience with implementing and training models in at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Jax)
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Past experiences in design, implementation and training of deep reinforcement learning models
- Past experiences in projects related to autonomous driving
Your opportunities joining PlusAI
Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.
Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.
Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams.
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) need to navigate complex environments not just smoothly, but with absolute safety. While traditional planners handle standard driving behavior, edge-case scenarios and sudden environmental changes require an unyielding safety net.
This summer, you will own the development of a Safety-Critical Trajectory Correction (STC) module. Acting as a real-time safety overlay, the STC will function as a fallback mechanism that intercepts and minimally perturbs intended trajectories when collision risks are detected. You will design, train, and validate this architecture using Deep Reinforcement Learning to provide a continuous, constrained safety barrier for our vehicle fleet.
Responsibilities
- Conduct groundbreaking research with the potential to strongly impact Plus’s autonomous driving products, leading to publishable results. Key focus area for this internship will be reinforcement learning to generate safe trajectories for autonomous driving.
- Develop and benchmark cutting-edge techniques in deep learning.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize and seamlessly integrate developed techniques into the production perception/AV stack.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Pursuing MS or PhD in CS, EE, mathematics, statistics or related field
- Thorough understanding of reinforcement learning
- 1-2 years experience with implementing and training models in at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Jax)
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Past experiences in design, implementation and training of deep reinforcement learning models
- Past experiences in projects related to autonomous driving
Your opportunities joining PlusAI
Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.
Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.
Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Intern
Align your degree to the role description
PERM requires your degree field to directly match the job's stated requirements. A biochemistry degree supporting a molecular biology research role clears this bar; a general science degree for a narrowly defined position may not. Review the SOC code the employer plans to use before accepting any offer.
Target employers with existing PERM infrastructure
Universities, national laboratories, and large pharmaceutical or biotech firms already have immigration counsel and PERM filing workflows. Smaller startups often sponsor their first green card with you, which adds months of legal setup time before DOL even receives the application.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Research Intern openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which organizations have actually sponsored research roles, not just those that say they're open to it.
Understand the prevailing wage requirement before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up your position's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Accepting below prevailing wage invalidates the PERM filing, regardless of what you agreed to.
Ask about PERM timeline during the offer stage
PERM labor certification at DOL currently averages well over a year for analyst-reviewed applications. Confirm whether your employer plans to start the process during your internship or only after conversion to a full-time role, since most intern PERM filings are tied to a permanent position.
Build a credential file that survives RFE scrutiny
Gather transcripts, published papers, conference presentations, and supervisor letters before your employer files. USCIS issues Requests for Evidence on I-140 petitions for research roles when the specialty occupation connection is unclear, and a strong credential file reduces that risk substantially.
Green Card Research Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Research Intern role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as biology, chemistry, computer science, or a related discipline. EB-3 covers professionals meeting that threshold. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has specialized credentials that place them above the standard degree requirement. The employer's job description and your qualifications both factor into which category applies.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Research Intern positions?
H-1B visa is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap; EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual numerical limit on petitions filed. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and visa availability can take two to five years depending on your country of birth. For most nationalities outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates move quickly, making it a more predictable path than H-1B for research professionals.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor green cards for Research Interns?
R1 research universities, federally funded national laboratories, large pharmaceutical companies, and established biotech firms sponsor research roles most consistently because they maintain in-house immigration teams. Federal contractors subject to E-Verify are also accustomed to employment-based sponsorship workflows. Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Intern listings by employers with verified PERM filing history so you can focus your applications on organizations that have actually followed through on sponsorship.
What does PERM labor certification require for a research role?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. workers applied for the position. For research roles, this typically includes job postings, campus recruitment steps, and documentation of candidate review. The job duties and minimum requirements in the PERM application must match the actual role exactly. DOL then certifies the application, after which the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am still in an internship position?
PERM is almost always filed for a permanent, full-time position rather than a temporary internship. Most employers begin the process after converting you to a permanent research role. Some employers file concurrently with a conversion offer to save time. Clarify this in writing during your offer negotiation so the timeline is agreed on before you start, not discovered after your internship ends.