Green Card Underwriting Analyst Jobs

Underwriting Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition. Insurance carriers, reinsurance firms, and financial institutions regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role for permanent residency.

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Open Jobs173+
Work Type48% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsCorebridge Financial

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CHRISTUS Health
Underwriting Assistant
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CHRISTUS Health
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Underwriting Assistant
CHRISTUS Health
Irving, Texas
Compliance & Legal
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Westfield Insurance
Middle Market Underwriting Trainee
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Middle Market Underwriting Trainee
Westfield Insurance
Westfield Center, Ohio
Business Analysis
Hybrid
High School
1,001-5,000

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MUFG
Associate – Credit Underwriting and Portfolio Management
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MUFG
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Associate – Credit Underwriting and Portfolio Management
MUFG
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Tax
$108k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Glatfelter Insurance Group
Underwriting Supervisor
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Glatfelter Insurance Group
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Underwriting Supervisor
Glatfelter Insurance Group
York, Pennsylvania
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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New York Life
Underwriting Externship
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New York Life
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Underwriting Externship
New York Life
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Underwriting Analyst

Document your specialty occupation credentials early

Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and performance reviews that tie your actuarial, financial modeling, or risk assessment expertise to the specific requirements USCIS uses to evaluate EB-2 eligibility for analytical finance roles.

Target insurers with active PERM filing history

Search OFLC Wage Search to filter labor certification filings by SOC code 13-2053 for insurance underwriters. Carriers that filed PERM applications recently signal established internal sponsorship processes, reducing the risk of a slow or abandoned case.

Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting an offer

Ask the hiring manager whether the role is budgeted for PERM sponsorship and whether legal counsel is already retained. Underwriting teams at smaller specialty carriers often decide case-by-case, so confirming this before signing protects your timeline.

Search Migrate Mate for green-card-sponsoring employers

Filter by underwriting analyst roles and green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, so you spend time on applications where a permanent residency pathway is already in place.

Understand where PERM wage levels affect your offer

DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your geographic area during the PERM process. Verify the posted wage against the OFLC Wage Search for your metro before finalizing compensation, because underpayment can invalidate the certification.

Time your application to the PERM audit risk window

DOL audits roughly one in four PERM applications, which can add six to twelve months to your case. If your employer has documented a clean recruitment process, EB-3 concurrent filing with I-485 may be available for countries without significant backlog.

Green Card Underwriting Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions

Do Underwriting Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-2 suits candidates whose employer requires an advanced degree or who have strong specialized credentials in risk modeling or actuarial analysis. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, or a related field. Most underwriting analyst positions meet the specialty occupation threshold under either category because the role consistently requires at least a four-year degree in a specific discipline.

How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?

H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign and obtain DOL labor certification before filing an I-140 petition, making it more document-intensive than H-1B filing but offering a permanent outcome rather than a renewable temporary status.

Which employers sponsor green cards for Underwriting Analyst positions?

Large insurance carriers, reinsurers, and financial holding companies with dedicated immigration legal teams sponsor the most PERM cases for underwriting roles. Regional carriers and specialty lines insurers sponsor as well but typically manage cases on a position-by-position basis. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history in underwriting, so you can focus on companies where sponsorship is an established process rather than an exception.

How long does the PERM green card process take for an Underwriting Analyst?

Standard PERM processing at DOL currently runs six to twelve months, with audited cases extending to eighteen months or longer. After DOL certifies the labor application, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can concurrently file Form I-485 to adjust status. For applicants from countries with significant visa backlogs, the full process from PERM filing to green card can take several years beyond the initial certification.

Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?

Yes, and starting PERM while on H-1B is standard practice. Filing PERM does not affect your H-1B status, and an approved I-140 can protect your priority date even if you change employers later. Underwriting analysts on H-1B who have an approved I-140 with a priority date more than 365 days old can port to a new employer in a similar role under AC21 provisions, so starting PERM early adds significant long-term flexibility.