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Technical Support Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which permanently ties your residency to a U.S. employer's documented hiring need. Employers file with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, then sponsor your I-140 petition. Retrogression affects some nationalities, so starting early matters.
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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides support of desktop computer systems and other technology-based systems for University staff, faculty and students. Desktop support provides technical support for computer operating systems, software, hardware and networking. This level requires a broad understanding of all standard enterprise office technologies to effectively support customer technical needs. This is a Tier 1 high volume call center position.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Desktop support: Provides daily support for the computing desktop; including operating system, software installation and maintenance and hardware. Responds to assigned tickets. Evaluates, prioritizes, resolves problems and requests or escalates to appropriate support areas. Acts as the front-facing support liaison for all desktop-related support issues. Provides support documentation for Tier 1.
- Service desk: Collaborates with higher-level technical areas on planning and issue resolution. Prioritizes workload to appropriately respond to customer needs and demands. Acts as a liaison between customers and senior technical staff.
- Project facilitation: Completes tasks associated with projects or activities that relate to the desktop support environment, such as system upgrades, system integration and system administration.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to work on call.
- Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing).
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Providing Desktop Support In An Enterprise Environment (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Accountability, Computer Support, Computing Platforms, Customer Service, Office Productivity Software, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Procedural Documentation, System Administration, System Integration, System Upgrades, Written Communication
Grade
G09-H
Salary Range
$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides support of desktop computer systems and other technology-based systems for University staff, faculty and students. Desktop support provides technical support for computer operating systems, software, hardware and networking. This level requires a broad understanding of all standard enterprise office technologies to effectively support customer technical needs. This is a Tier 1 high volume call center position.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Desktop support: Provides daily support for the computing desktop; including operating system, software installation and maintenance and hardware. Responds to assigned tickets. Evaluates, prioritizes, resolves problems and requests or escalates to appropriate support areas. Acts as the front-facing support liaison for all desktop-related support issues. Provides support documentation for Tier 1.
- Service desk: Collaborates with higher-level technical areas on planning and issue resolution. Prioritizes workload to appropriately respond to customer needs and demands. Acts as a liaison between customers and senior technical staff.
- Project facilitation: Completes tasks associated with projects or activities that relate to the desktop support environment, such as system upgrades, system integration and system administration.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to work on call.
- Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing).
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Providing Desktop Support In An Enterprise Environment (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Accountability, Computer Support, Computing Platforms, Customer Service, Office Productivity Software, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Procedural Documentation, System Administration, System Integration, System Upgrades, Written Communication
Grade
G09-H
Salary Range
$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Technical Support Specialist
Document your degree and technical credentials early
PERM requires your education to match the job's minimum requirements exactly. Get official transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency now, especially if your degree is from outside the U.S., so nothing delays the labor certification filing.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every IT support employer sponsors green cards. Filter your search to companies that have filed PERM applications in your specific occupation code, which you can verify through the DOL's public disclosure data, before investing time in the application process.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B sponsorship
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM certification, I-140 approval, and priority date availability can collectively take years, depending on your birth country.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers efficiently
Identifying which Technical Support Specialist employers have a real green card sponsorship track record takes hours of manual DOL data review. Migrate Mate surfaces that employer history by role and location so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is genuinely on the table.
Ask employers about their PERM wage classification upfront
PERM locks your offered wage to DOL's prevailing wage for your specific level and location, which you can research independently using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Mismatched wage levels are a common reason PERM applications get audited or denied, so confirm the level before signing an offer.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin before resigning
If you're switching from H-1B to a green card track mid-career, your EB-3 priority date determines when you can actually adjust status. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletin updates showing per-country cutoffs, and oversubscribed nationalities like India and China can face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval.
Green Card Technical Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Support Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Technical Support Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree or two years of training and experience. EB-2 is possible if the employer defines the role as requiring an advanced degree or you pursue a National Interest Waiver, but that's uncommon for support-level positions. The job description your employer submits to DOL for PERM will determine which category applies.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B gives you temporary status with a lottery risk every year and a six-year cap. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no lottery and no annual cap concerns for most nationalities, but the process is longer: labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, plus I-140 and adjustment of status. The result is permanent residency rather than a visa you need to renew.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for this job title?
Your employer must advertise the Technical Support Specialist position widely, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied who met the stated minimum requirements, and then file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The job requirements posted during recruitment must match exactly what goes into the PERM application, and the offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your role, level, and location.
How do I find Technical Support Specialist employers that actually sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Technical Support Specialist jobs by employers with documented PERM and green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing at employer willingness from a generic job listing. Searching employer sponsorship history by occupation saves significant time and helps you avoid roles where sponsorship is listed as possible but rarely happens in practice.
Will my country of birth affect my green card timeline for an EB-3 sponsorship?
Yes. USCIS and the State Department allocate green cards by country of birth, not citizenship. Applicants born in India or China face priority date backlogs that can extend the final green card wait by years even after PERM and I-140 approval. Applicants born in most other countries currently face little to no backlog at the EB-3 level. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin through USCIS to track your specific situation.