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UX Research Manager roles qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship when the position requires an advanced degree in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently, bypassing annual H-1B lottery concerns entirely.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: UX Engineer (Employee Platforms & Enablement Engineer)
Client: American Automotive Company
Duration: 12 months contract with HIGH chance for extension or become permanent
Work Location: Detroit, MI 48226 (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Pay rate: $48-52/hr W2 + Benefits/ PTO
Position Description
The UX Engineer (Employee Platforms & Enablement Engineer) designs, builds, modernizes, and supports employee-facing digital experiences and operational solutions across the organization, including ONE, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Google Workspace. A key priority for this role is transforming and rebuilding existing Power Apps and workflows in Google Workspace using AppSheet and Apps Script, so hands-on experience working across both the Microsoft and Google ecosystems is essential. The role partners with HR, People Operations, and business stakeholders to translate needs into scalable, secure, well-documented solutions; manages intake and prioritization; leads requirements, testing, release, and hyper-care activities; and continuously improves employee journeys and operational processes. Support a high-volume migration of internal HR applications from Microsoft-based tools to Google-based solutions. The UX Engineer will perform hands-on development, rebuild applications, gather stakeholder requirements, support testing and validation, manage changing priorities, and collaborate with a global HR organization. The individual may serve as lead developer for assigned work while remaining closely connected to the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; preferred fields are Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical discipline.
- Approximately 1-5 years of relevant industry and hands-on development experience. No new graduates without industry experience. Automotive or manufacturing experience is not required.
- Required technologies: Microsoft Power Apps, Google Apps Script, and Google AppSheet.
- Microsoft Power Apps - approximately 1-5 years of hands-on experience
- Google Workspace Apps Script - approximately 1-5 years of hands-on experience
- Google Workspace AppSheet - approximately 1-5 years of hands-on experience
- Nice to have: Microsoft Power Automate, Adobe Experience Manager, Jira, GitHub, and experience with AI tools or technologies
Title: UX Engineer (Employee Platforms & Enablement Engineer)
Client: American Automotive Company
Duration: 12 months contract with HIGH chance for extension or become permanent
Work Location: Detroit, MI 48226 (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Pay rate: $48-52/hr W2 + Benefits/ PTO
Position Description
The UX Engineer (Employee Platforms & Enablement Engineer) designs, builds, modernizes, and supports employee-facing digital experiences and operational solutions across the organization, including ONE, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Google Workspace. A key priority for this role is transforming and rebuilding existing Power Apps and workflows in Google Workspace using AppSheet and Apps Script, so hands-on experience working across both the Microsoft and Google ecosystems is essential. The role partners with HR, People Operations, and business stakeholders to translate needs into scalable, secure, well-documented solutions; manages intake and prioritization; leads requirements, testing, release, and hyper-care activities; and continuously improves employee journeys and operational processes. Support a high-volume migration of internal HR applications from Microsoft-based tools to Google-based solutions. The UX Engineer will perform hands-on development, rebuild applications, gather stakeholder requirements, support testing and validation, manage changing priorities, and collaborate with a global HR organization. The individual may serve as lead developer for assigned work while remaining closely connected to the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; preferred fields are Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical discipline.
- Approximately 1-5 years of relevant industry and hands-on development experience. No new graduates without industry experience. Automotive or manufacturing experience is not required.
- Required technologies: Microsoft Power Apps, Google Apps Script, and Google AppSheet.
- Microsoft Power Apps - approximately 1-5 years of hands-on experience
- Google Workspace Apps Script - approximately 1-5 years of hands-on experience
- Google Workspace AppSheet - approximately 1-5 years of hands-on experience
- Nice to have: Microsoft Power Automate, Adobe Experience Manager, Jira, GitHub, and experience with AI tools or technologies
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a UX Research Manager
Document your advanced degree equivalency early
If your master's or bachelor's plus progressive experience qualifies you for EB-2, get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS scrutinizes degree-field alignment for UX Research roles, so a human-computer interaction or cognitive science credential carries more weight than a general business degree.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for UX Research or User Research job titles. Firms with documented PERM history are far more likely to have internal processes for sponsoring your green card than those filing for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lets you search UX Research Manager roles specifically filtered by green card sponsorship history. You'll avoid spending months applying to employers who've never sponsored a PERM, focusing your effort on companies already familiar with the EB-2 or EB-3 filing process.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level to your PERM application using O*NET and regional data. UX Research Managers at Level III or IV face higher wage requirements, so confirm the wage tier your employer plans to file under before finalizing your offer letter to avoid a PERM denial.
Negotiate a green card commitment into your offer
Ask employers to specify EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship in the offer letter, including who covers attorney and PERM filing fees. Many UX Research Manager candidates miss this step, then discover sponsorship is discretionary rather than guaranteed after they've already accepted.
Understand how concurrent filing affects your timeline
If your priority date is current at the time your employer files the I-140, you can file your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously, cutting months off your green card timeline. Confirm with your employer's attorney whether your country of birth and category allow concurrent filing.
Green Card UX Research Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX Research Manager role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, most UX Research Manager positions qualify for EB-2 because they typically require a master's degree or bachelor's degree plus five or more years of specialized experience in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, or a related field. The job duties must genuinely require that advanced degree, and your employer must document this in the PERM labor certification filed with DOL before the I-140 petition.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for UX Research Managers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery involved. For UX Research Managers from most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning the path to a green card can be faster than navigating repeated H-1B extensions. The tradeoff is a longer upfront process: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, then I-485 filing.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a UX Research Manager candidate?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. You'll need to provide documentation of your qualifying degree and experience. The job description filed in PERM must match your actual duties and the minimum requirements for the position, and DOL will assign a prevailing wage using O*NET occupation data that your employer must commit to paying.
How can I find UX Research Manager jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters UX Research Manager listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can prioritize employers who have filed PERM applications before rather than approaching companies that have no experience with the process. Targeting employers with a track record of EB-2 or EB-3 filings significantly shortens the time from offer to active sponsorship.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, you can change to a same or similar occupational role without losing your priority date. For UX Research Managers, a move to a Senior UX Researcher or Research Lead role at a new employer would typically qualify as same or similar, though you should consult an immigration attorney before making the switch.