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Test Engineer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Quality assurance and test engineering positions regularly appear in PERM filings across software, hardware, and manufacturing sectors, making this a viable path to permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Fort Mill, South Carolina – Onsite
Duration: 12+ Months
Role: Automation Test Lead
We are looking for an experienced Automation Test Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright, TypeScript, API Testing, and GenAI testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing automated test solutions, supporting releases, and collaborating effectively with offshore teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, write, enhance, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.
- Develop and maintain UI automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium.
- Support Selenium-to-Playwright framework migration initiatives.
- Perform API testing using REST Assured and related tools.
- Work with TypeScript and Python for automation and testing activities.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and DevOps practices.
- Leverage GenAI tools to improve software testing and automation processes.
- Test Generative AI applications and LLM-based solutions, including OpenAI, Claude, and Amazon Bedrock.
- Perform prompt validation, model evaluation, response validation, and AI application testing.
- Use tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Take ownership of release activities while continuing hands-on automation development and execution.
- Coordinate with offshore teams and provide technical guidance to ensure successful delivery.
Top 3 Required Skills
1️⃣ UI Automation: Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and Selenium, including Selenium-to-Playwright migration.
2️⃣ GenAI Testing: Experience using GenAI tools in testing and testing LLM-based applications such as OpenAI, Claude, and AWS Bedrock.
3️⃣ Programming & API Testing: Strong TypeScript, API Testing/REST Assured, and Python programming skills.
Required Qualifications
✔ Strong experience in Playwright automation
✔ Hands-on experience with Selenium and Playwright migration
✔ Strong TypeScript skills
✔ Experience with REST Assured/API testing
✔ Working knowledge of Python
✔ Experience with CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and DevOps
✔ Experience testing Generative AI/LLM applications
✔ Ability to handle software releases and coordinate with offshore teams
✔ Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot
Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina – Onsite
Duration: 12+ Months
Role: Automation Test Lead
We are looking for an experienced Automation Test Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright, TypeScript, API Testing, and GenAI testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing automated test solutions, supporting releases, and collaborating effectively with offshore teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, write, enhance, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.
- Develop and maintain UI automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium.
- Support Selenium-to-Playwright framework migration initiatives.
- Perform API testing using REST Assured and related tools.
- Work with TypeScript and Python for automation and testing activities.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and DevOps practices.
- Leverage GenAI tools to improve software testing and automation processes.
- Test Generative AI applications and LLM-based solutions, including OpenAI, Claude, and Amazon Bedrock.
- Perform prompt validation, model evaluation, response validation, and AI application testing.
- Use tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Take ownership of release activities while continuing hands-on automation development and execution.
- Coordinate with offshore teams and provide technical guidance to ensure successful delivery.
Top 3 Required Skills
1️⃣ UI Automation: Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and Selenium, including Selenium-to-Playwright migration.
2️⃣ GenAI Testing: Experience using GenAI tools in testing and testing LLM-based applications such as OpenAI, Claude, and AWS Bedrock.
3️⃣ Programming & API Testing: Strong TypeScript, API Testing/REST Assured, and Python programming skills.
Required Qualifications
✔ Strong experience in Playwright automation
✔ Hands-on experience with Selenium and Playwright migration
✔ Strong TypeScript skills
✔ Experience with REST Assured/API testing
✔ Working knowledge of Python
✔ Experience with CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and DevOps
✔ Experience testing Generative AI/LLM applications
✔ Ability to handle software releases and coordinate with offshore teams
✔ Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Test Engineer
Document your specialized testing credentials early
Gather certifications like ISTQB, CSTE, or domain-specific QA credentials before the PERM process begins. USCIS scrutinizes whether your qualifications match the job requirements listed in the labor certification, so a credential gap can stall your I-140.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for test engineer or quality assurance roles. Companies that have sponsored these positions before already understand the process, which shortens your negotiation around sponsorship timelines.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. Candidates with a master's or substantial specialized expertise may qualify under EB-2, which matters for priority date backlogs depending on your country of birth.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers by role
Search for test engineer positions on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history. You can filter specifically for PERM-sponsoring companies rather than sifting through listings where sponsorship is unconfirmed or offered only for H-1B visa.
Align your job description language with PERM requirements
Employers must post the exact job duties from your PERM application during the supervised recruitment phase. Work with HR to ensure your daily responsibilities, testing methodologies, and tools match the labor certification language before the filing is submitted to DOL.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before accepting an offer
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period, including job postings and applicant review, before certifying a PERM. This process typically adds several months before USCIS even receives your I-140, so factor that into your current status timeline.
Green Card Test Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Test Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most test engineer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or you have specialized credentials that clearly exceed the minimum, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. Your country of birth affects which category is strategically faster due to priority date backlogs.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Test Engineer?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization tied to a specific employer. Unlike H-1B, employment-based green cards have no annual lottery, though EB-2 and EB-3 categories have per-country caps that create backlogs for applicants born in India or China. The overall process takes longer, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa requiring renewal.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Test Engineer roles?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position. This requires a supervised recruitment period, including job postings, applicant review, and documented rejection reasons. The job duties and minimum requirements in the PERM must accurately reflect the role you'll perform, and any mismatch can trigger an audit or denial from DOL.
Where can I find Test Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for test engineer positions at employers with confirmed PERM or employment-based green card filing history. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship status reliably, and many listings that say 'we sponsor visas' mean H-1B only. Focusing your search on employers with documented PERM filings saves time and avoids late-stage surprises when you raise the green card conversation.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For test engineers, moving between QA roles in software, hardware, or manufacturing generally satisfies the 'same or similar' standard, but you should confirm the occupational classification aligns before making the switch.