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Technical Intern roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Sponsorship timelines vary by your country of birth and preference category, so starting conversations with employers early matters.
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Do you want to help engineer what’s next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special?
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
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Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
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Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
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Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
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Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This opening is only available to students through the ACE Mentorship program. ACE interns will work alongside building enclosure engineers, participate in active projects, and make periodic visits to local construction sites. All students that match will be invited to apply through our online recruiting system.
- Students: Graduating and rising seniors only.
LOCATION
- Location: Post Office Square (all work in-person).
SCHEDULE
- Schedule: 4 weeks total beginning after July 20th, 20 hours per week. Exact start and end dates are flexible to work with student schedules.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.
COMPENSATION
The compensation listed below is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws.
- High School Intern: $20—$20 USD
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to help engineer what’s next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special?
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
-
Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
-
Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
-
Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
-
Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This opening is only available to students through the ACE Mentorship program. ACE interns will work alongside building enclosure engineers, participate in active projects, and make periodic visits to local construction sites. All students that match will be invited to apply through our online recruiting system.
- Students: Graduating and rising seniors only.
LOCATION
- Location: Post Office Square (all work in-person).
SCHEDULE
- Schedule: 4 weeks total beginning after July 20th, 20 hours per week. Exact start and end dates are flexible to work with student schedules.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.
COMPENSATION
The compensation listed below is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws.
- High School Intern: $20—$20 USD
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Technical Intern
Align your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available for your exact role. Document your technical skills, coursework, and any specialized training now so your qualifications match the job description USCIS will later scrutinize.
Target employers with active I-140 filing history
Internship programs at companies with prior employment-based sponsorship experience move faster. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a prospective employer has filed labor certifications before, not just H-1B visa petitions.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 before negotiating your offer
EB-2 requires a role formally requiring a master's degree or its equivalent. Many Technical Intern positions are categorized under EB-3 as skilled workers. Clarify which preference category applies before accepting an offer to set realistic priority date expectations.
Check your country's priority date backlog before committing
EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for many nationalities, but applicants born in India or China face significant backlogs. Review the USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand how long you may wait in the queue before your green card becomes current.
Find sponsoring employers faster using Migrate Mate
Searching broadly for internships wastes time if employers won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters specifically for Technical Intern roles where employers have demonstrated willingness to file employment-based green card petitions, so you're applying to the right companies from the start.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your internship starts
Employers who sponsor EB-3 workers through PERM must be able to verify your work authorization. Confirming E-Verify enrollment during offer negotiation signals the employer has the legal infrastructure to support your long-term sponsorship pathway.
Green Card Technical Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Technical Intern role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, but the category depends on the degree requirement the employer formally documents. If the role requires a master's degree or its equivalent in a specific field, EB-2 may apply. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3 skilled worker. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, and those requirements must genuinely reflect the job duties.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Technical Interns?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 slots annually, subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent residency with no cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process requires your employer to complete a formal labor market test before filing, making it more documentation-intensive but leading to a path that doesn't expire every two or three years.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process typically take for Technical Intern roles?
PERM labor certification currently averages several months at DOL, though analyst review cases can take significantly longer. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. After I-140 approval, your wait for a visa number depends on your country of birth and the monthly Visa Bulletin. For many countries, EB-3 numbers are current and adjustment of status can begin quickly.
Where can I find Technical Intern jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by employment-based sponsorship intent. Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals seeking U.S. green card sponsorship, so you can search Technical Intern roles where employers have a documented track record of filing PERM and I-140 petitions rather than sifting through listings that won't lead anywhere.
Does my degree field need to match the Technical Intern role for PERM to succeed?
For EB-2, the degree field must directly relate to the job duties the employer documents. For EB-3, the connection needs to be defensible but is less strictly scrutinized. If your degree is in a tangential field, your employer's attorney will need to build a clear record showing how your coursework prepared you for the specific role described in the PERM application.