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Technical Instructor roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers can't find qualified U.S. workers. Your degree field must align with the instructional subject matter, and prevailing wage compliance is required from day one of sponsorship.
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200092
Date posted
06/15/2026
Work Location Model
On-site
Work Location
Phoenix-AZ
Work Country
United States
The group you’ll be a part of
The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The impact you’ll make
As a Technical Instructor at Lam, you'll conduct dynamic technical training for customers and employees. You'll craft course content specifications and engaging lesson plans. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you ensure alignment with the latest product features. Through a blend of classroom lectures, online formats, and hands-on laboratory sessions, you'll deliver impactful instruction. Join us in shaping a skilled workforce and advancing innovation at Lam.
What you’ll do
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Preferred qualifications
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
Requisition ID
200092
Date posted
06/15/2026
Work Location Model
On-site
Work Location
Phoenix-AZ
Work Country
United States
The group you’ll be a part of
The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The impact you’ll make
As a Technical Instructor at Lam, you'll conduct dynamic technical training for customers and employees. You'll craft course content specifications and engaging lesson plans. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you ensure alignment with the latest product features. Through a blend of classroom lectures, online formats, and hands-on laboratory sessions, you'll deliver impactful instruction. Join us in shaping a skilled workforce and advancing innovation at Lam.
What you’ll do
Who we’re looking for
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Preferred qualifications
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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Align your degree to the subject matter
PERM requires your credentials to match the instructional role, not just teaching in general. A computer science degree supporting a technical software training position is far stronger than a general education degree for the same role.
Target employers with existing PERM history
Corporate training departments at technology companies, defense contractors, and IT staffing firms file PERM regularly for Technical Instructors. These employers already understand the recruitment steps DOL requires before filing.
Search EB-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Technical Instructor roles at companies with active green card filing history. This cuts out employers who intend to sponsor but have never navigated the PERM process.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your degree was issued outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before applications start. DOL and USCIS both need to confirm your qualification level matches the EB-2 or EB-3 category claimed.
Negotiate the PERM recruitment timeline into your offer
PERM requires the employer to run a documented recruitment process before filing. Ask during offer negotiations whether the company has in-house immigration counsel and roughly when they plan to initiate DOL's prevailing wage determination.
Verify prevailing wage expectations using OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting a role, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure throughout the entire PERM and I-140 process.
Green Card Technical Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Instructor roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the role requirements. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree, while EB-2 applies when the employer can demonstrate the role requires an advanced degree or when you have a master's or higher in a field directly tied to the instructional subject. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the category depends partly on how the job is structured.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
The green card process through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with an expiration date. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery for EB-3 petitions, and the employer files independently of any annual cap at the I-140 stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing backlogs.
What documentation should I prepare before a Technical Instructor PERM application begins?
Gather transcripts showing your degree in the relevant technical subject, any professional certifications tied to the technology or curriculum you teach, and employment verification letters covering prior instructional or industry experience. If your credentials are from outside the U.S., a NACES-member credential evaluation confirming degree equivalency is required. DOL may audit the PERM file, so documentation gaps delay the process significantly.
How can I find Technical Instructor jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Technical Instructor roles at employers with documented green card filing history, so you're not guessing whether a company has navigated PERM before. Filtering by sponsorship track record is practical because employers who have completed PERM for similar roles understand DOL's recruitment documentation requirements and are far less likely to abandon the process mid-filing.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa like H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM labor certification can be filed while you're in valid work-authorized status, and the green card process runs concurrently with your existing visa status. Starting PERM early is strategically useful because it locks in a priority date. If you're on H-1B, reaching the 365-day mark after I-140 approval also unlocks AC21 portability protections, letting you change employers without restarting the process.