Government Jobs in California with Green Card Sponsorship
Government and public sector employers in California sponsor Green Card visas across federal agencies, state departments, and research-driven institutions concentrated in Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Agencies like the Department of Defense, NASA's Ames Research Center, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory regularly file permanent labor certification for specialized scientific, engineering, and policy roles.
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Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Division/Program:
City of Industry - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center
Starting Compensation:
27.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
City of Industry, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
SUN - TUES: 7 PM - 7:30 AM
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.
What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology, Associate degree preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting
- Minimum of one (1) year of medication administration experience
- Valid California LVN or LPT license
- Valid California Driver's License preferred
How you will make a difference (job overview):
The LVN/LPT provides direct client care including medications. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition of patients to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician. Orders, prepares, administers and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician’s orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication(s) from pharmacy on shift worked. Responsible for writing summary on clients as assigned. Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes and directs the nursing activities of the unit (when needed and assigned) to assure quality care delivery.
Division/Program Overview:
- 24/7 outpatient program
- Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support
- Walk-in’s welcome
- Clients may stay up to 24 hours
- BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)
For Additional Information:
Jerevilla@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 27.75 - 44.40. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Division/Program:
City of Industry - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center
Starting Compensation:
27.00 - 30.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
City of Industry, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
SUN - TUES: 7 PM - 7:30 AM
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.
What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology, Associate degree preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting
- Minimum of one (1) year of medication administration experience
- Valid California LVN or LPT license
- Valid California Driver's License preferred
How you will make a difference (job overview):
The LVN/LPT provides direct client care including medications. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition of patients to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician. Orders, prepares, administers and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician’s orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication(s) from pharmacy on shift worked. Responsible for writing summary on clients as assigned. Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes and directs the nursing activities of the unit (when needed and assigned) to assure quality care delivery.
Division/Program Overview:
- 24/7 outpatient program
- Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support
- Walk-in’s welcome
- Clients may stay up to 24 hours
- BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)
For Additional Information:
Jerevilla@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 27.75 - 44.40. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
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Which government employers in California sponsor Green Card visas?
Federal agencies with major California operations are among the most active Green Card sponsors in the public sector. These include national laboratories like Lawrence Livermore, Lawrence Berkeley, and Sandia (California site), along with NASA Ames Research Center and various Department of Defense installations. State-level agencies and public universities such as the University of California system also sponsor permanent residence for specialized research and technical positions.
Which cities in California have the most government Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Sacramento has the highest concentration of state government roles with sponsorship potential. The San Francisco Bay Area, particularly the East Bay corridor near Berkeley and Livermore, is home to multiple national laboratories that actively sponsor permanent residence. Los Angeles and San Diego both have significant federal agency and defense-related employer presences, and Pasadena hosts JPL, another active federal research employer.
What types of government roles in California typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship?
Government and public sector employers most commonly sponsor Green Card petitions for roles requiring highly specialized expertise. This includes research scientists, engineers (electrical, mechanical, aerospace, and software), cybersecurity analysts, public health specialists, and policy researchers. These positions typically qualify under the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, and some researchers at national laboratories may qualify for the EB-1B outstanding researcher classification.
How do I find government Green Card sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship, including Green Card sponsorship in the government and public sector. You can filter by California, by industry, and by visa type to surface government roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. This saves significant time compared to manually reviewing individual agency postings to determine whether each employer supports permanent residence filings.
Are there any California-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in government roles?
California public employers, including state agencies and the UC system, generally cannot sponsor H-1B visas due to state law restrictions, but many can and do support Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process for permanent positions. Federal agencies and national laboratories operating in California are not subject to this restriction. Candidates should also be aware that national laboratory positions often require security clearances, which can complicate or extend the sponsorship timeline.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card government jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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