Automotive Jobs in Minnesota with Green Card Sponsorship

Minnesota's automotive sector spans manufacturing, engineering, and fleet operations, with employers like Polaris Industries, CNH Industrial, and 3M's vehicle systems divisions actively hiring. The Twin Cities metro and Rochester corridor concentrate most Green Card sponsorship activity. Roles in engineering, quality assurance, and advanced manufacturing are the most common pathways to employer-sponsored permanent residence in this state.

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Overview

Open Jobs142+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type99% On-site
Salary Range$26K – $33K
Top LocationMinneapolis, MN
Most JobsAutoZone

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Parts Sales Manager
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Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
Bloomington, Minnesota
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Business Operations
Customer Service
$18/hr - $18/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Cleveland-Cliffs
Maintenance Planner
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Maintenance Planner
Cleveland-Cliffs
Forbes, Minnesota
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$90,000/yr - $105,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Associate's
10,000+

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Old Dominion Freight Line
2nd Shift Trailer Mechanic
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2nd Shift Trailer Mechanic
Old Dominion Freight Line
Shoreview, Minnesota
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
Not listed
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High School

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Tenneco
Maintenance Apprentice
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Maintenance Apprentice
Tenneco
Lake City, Minnesota
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
Electrical Engineering
On-Site
None
10,000+

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CFMOTO Powersports
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
CFMOTO Powersports
Plymouth, Minnesota
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$85,000/yr - $135,000/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Job Roles in Automotive in Minnesota

Customer Service & Support75 jobs
Customer Service49 jobs
Sales38 jobs
Account Management35 jobs
Manufacturing Operations34 jobs
Logistics & Inventory22 jobs
Driving21 jobs
Delivery Drivers20 jobs
Quality Control20 jobs
Maintenance & Repair16 jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which automotive companies sponsor Green Card visas in Minnesota?

Polaris Industries in Medina and Roseau is among the most active sponsors for engineering and manufacturing roles. CNH Industrial and various Tier 1 automotive suppliers operating in the Twin Cities area have also filed Green Card sponsorship petitions. Larger manufacturers and technical firms with established HR infrastructure are generally more likely to sponsor than smaller dealerships or independent repair operations.

Which cities in Minnesota have the most automotive Green Card sponsorship jobs?

The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area holds the largest concentration of sponsoring employers, particularly for engineering, product development, and corporate operations roles. Roseau, where Polaris has major manufacturing facilities, is notable for production and engineering positions. Rochester attracts technology-adjacent automotive roles, while Mankato and St. Cloud have smaller but active manufacturing presences with occasional sponsorship activity.

What types of automotive roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Minnesota?

Roles requiring specialized degrees are most commonly sponsored. Mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and embedded systems developers in vehicle technology are frequent candidates. Product design roles tied to powersports, agricultural equipment, and commercial vehicles also appear regularly. General labor, sales, and service technician positions rarely qualify because they typically do not meet the specialty occupation or exceptional ability standards required for employment-based Green Card categories.

How do I find automotive Green Card sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?

Migrate Mate lists automotive jobs in Minnesota that come with Green Card sponsorship, filtered specifically so you are not sorting through roles that offer no immigration support. Because sponsoring employers in Minnesota's automotive sector tend to cluster around specific companies and metro areas, using Migrate Mate to search by state and industry saves significant time compared to reviewing unfiltered job postings and then separately researching each company's sponsorship history.

Are there state-specific considerations for automotive Green Card sponsorship in Minnesota?

Minnesota does not impose its own visa or immigration requirements beyond federal law, but the state's manufacturing economy means many sponsoring employers operate under union agreements, which can affect job classifications and prevailing wage determinations relevant to PERM labor certification. Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development tracks prevailing wages used in PERM filings, so employers must document that no qualified U.S. workers were displaced, a process that can extend timelines for candidates in competitive technical fields.

What is the prevailing wage for Green Card automotive jobs in Minnesota?

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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