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Tutor roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject area. Private tutoring companies, test-prep firms, and educational institutions sponsor foreign tutors, filing an I-140 immigrant petition after PERM approval to start your path to permanent residency.
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Job Description
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
Job Description
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Tutor
Match your degree to the subject you teach
PERM requires the employer to certify your position demands a specific degree. A credential in mathematics supports a math tutoring role; a general education degree may not satisfy specialty requirements for STEM or language tutoring positions.
Target tutoring companies with established HR infrastructure
Franchised tutoring centers and national test-prep firms handle PERM filings far more consistently than solo tutoring practices. Look for employers with dedicated HR or legal teams who have filed labor certifications for instructional roles before.
Search green-card-sponsoring tutoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter tutoring and educational support roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to organizations already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, the employer will likely file under EB-3. Candidates with a master's degree or documented equivalent experience may qualify for EB-2, which can affect your priority date and overall timeline.
Request the prevailing wage determination early in negotiations
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the PERM prevailing wage for your tutoring role and location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before salary discussions so you understand the floor the employer must meet.
Document specialized certifications before the PERM recruitment phase
Credentials like subject-matter certifications, foreign academic transcripts, or teaching licenses support your qualification for the role. Gather official translations and credential evaluations now, since PERM audit responses require documentation sent to DOL within 30 days.
Green Card Tutor: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a tutoring job qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Tutoring roles that require a bachelor's degree in a specific subject area, such as mathematics, science, or a foreign language, typically qualify under EB-3 for professionals. If the position requires an advanced degree or you have equivalent specialized credentials, EB-2 may apply. The employer sponsors you through PERM labor certification followed by an I-140 petition filed with USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for tutors?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery cap. EB-3 green card petitions have no lottery, and for many nationalities the priority date wait is manageable. The overall PERM-to-green-card process takes longer than an H-1B approval, often two or more years, but the outcome is permanent status.
What does the PERM process look like for a tutoring employer?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the tutoring role. This includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices over a defined period. DOL then certifies the labor condition, after which the employer files an I-140 with USCIS on your behalf. The entire PERM stage alone typically takes six months to over a year.
How do I find tutoring employers who will sponsor a green card?
Search on Migrate Mate, which lets you filter tutoring and education roles by employers with verified EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Franchised learning centers, national test-prep companies, and university tutoring programs are the most consistent green card sponsors in this field, as they have the HR capacity to manage multi-year PERM filings.
Does the location of a tutoring job affect the PERM prevailing wage requirement?
Yes. DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation and geographic area, so a tutoring role in San Francisco carries a higher minimum wage floor than the same role in a lower cost-of-living market. You can check applicable wage levels using OFLC Wage Search before your employer submits the PERM application. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure throughout the sponsorship process.