Security Guard Green Card Jobs

Security Guard roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Physical security positions at hospitals, government contractors, and corporate campuses are among the most consistent sponsors of foreign nationals in this field.

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Overview

Open Jobs21+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type95% On-site
Median Salary$29K
Top LocationGarden City, NY
Most JobsFERRARI EXPRESS INC

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Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Security Officer/Guard
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Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
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Security Officer/Guard
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Gainesville, Virginia
Security & Protective Services
$17.00/hr - $21.00/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
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Good Guard Security
Security Officer
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Good Guard Security
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Security Officer
Good Guard Security
Los Angeles, California
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Security & Protective Services
$18/hr - $21/hr
On-Site
High School

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Good Guard Security Inc.
Armed Security Officer
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Good Guard Security Inc.
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Armed Security Officer
Good Guard Security Inc.
Austin, Texas
Security & Protective Services
$25.00/hr
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FERRARI EXPRESS INC
Armed Guard - Front Desk Window Customer Service Clerk
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FERRARI EXPRESS INC
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Armed Guard - Front Desk Window Customer Service Clerk
FERRARI EXPRESS INC
Los Angeles, California
Customer Service & Support
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Administrative & Office Support
Security & Protective Services
$21/hr - $22/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
High School

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Kforce Inc
Senior DLP/Digital Guardian Engineer
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Kforce Inc
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Senior DLP/Digital Guardian Engineer
Kforce Inc
Fulton, Maryland
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Security Guard

Document your security certifications before applying

PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job requirements. Gather your guard card, CPR certification, and any state-specific licenses now so your employer can reference them accurately in the labor certification filing.

Target government contractors for reliable sponsorship

Federal facility security contracts require consistent staffing, which makes government contractors more motivated to sponsor foreign nationals through EB-3 than most private employers. Look for postings tied to cleared facilities or federal building management companies.

Confirm your employer files using E-Verify

USCIS requires petitioning employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Ask about E-Verify enrollment during the offer stage, not after, so you avoid delays once the PERM process concludes.

Search OFLC Wage Search for your prevailing wage

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific security guard classification and work location. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level before accepting an offer, so you know whether the role genuinely qualifies for PERM sponsorship.

Use Migrate Mate to find employers with sponsorship history

Not every security employer advertising roles will sponsor green cards. Migrate Mate filters Security Guard jobs by verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have completed the PERM and I-140 process for this role before.

Understand your priority date before accepting the offer

EB-3 green card timelines vary by birth country. If you're born in India or China, the wait for a visa number can stretch years beyond PERM approval. Review the Visa Bulletin with your employer before signing, so both sides understand the realistic path to your green card.

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Security Guard Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Do Security Guard jobs commonly qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Yes. Security Guard is classified as a skilled worker occupation under EB-3, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Employers in healthcare, government contracting, and corporate real estate regularly sponsor foreign nationals for this role through PERM labor certification. The process requires demonstrating that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position.

How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Security Guard roles?

H-1B sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which Security Guard roles generally do not meet. EB-3 has no annual lottery and no specialty degree requirement at the skilled worker level. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and visa number availability can take several years, but the result is permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal.

What does my employer need to file during the PERM labor certification process?

Your employer submits a PERM application to DOL demonstrating they conducted a bona fide recruitment effort, found no qualified U.S. workers, and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage determined by OFLC. The job duties, minimum requirements, and your credentials must align precisely. Any mismatch between the PERM filing and the actual job can result in a denial or audit.

Where can I find Security Guard jobs that offer green card sponsorship?

Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, so you end up applying to roles where the employer has never sponsored a foreign national. Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card sponsorship searches and lets you filter Security Guard roles by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, saving significant time in your search.

Can my priority date affect how long I wait even after my I-140 is approved?

Yes. Once USCIS approves your I-140 petition, you still need a visa number to become available before you can file for adjustment of status or apply at a consulate. Your wait depends on your country of birth and the current Visa Bulletin. Nationals from countries without significant backlogs often proceed quickly, while others may wait years. Your employer and an immigration professional can help you monitor your specific priority date.

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