Education Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in New York

New York is one of the most active states for education Green Card sponsorship, with major employers including Columbia University, New York University, the New York City Department of Education, and Cornell University regularly filing immigrant petitions. Roles range from K-12 teaching positions to higher education faculty and edtech product roles across New York City, Buffalo, and Albany.

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Open Jobs1,304+
Work Type93% On-site
Median Salary$85K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsUniversity of Rochester

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St. John's University
Adjunct Position in Administration & Economics
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St. John's University
New 1h ago
Adjunct Position in Administration & Economics
St. John's University
Queens, New York
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
$1,803/mo - $2,215/mo
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Touro University New York
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
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Touro University New York
New 5h ago
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Touro University New York
New York, New York
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service & Support
$41,600/yr - $52,000/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Syracuse University
Assistant Director of Development
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Syracuse University
New 5h ago
Assistant Director of Development
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$63,000/yr - $66,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Columbia University
Auditor
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Columbia University
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Auditor
Columbia University
Manhattanville, New York
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Compliance & Risk
$78,000/yr - $83,000/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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University of Rochester
IUOE Building Mechanic B
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University of Rochester
New 13h ago
IUOE Building Mechanic B
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
$24/hr - $31/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Green Card Education Job Roles in New York

Healthcare Administration469 jobs
Teaching & Instruction333 jobs
Nursing277 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing238 jobs
Higher Education213 jobs
Project & Program Management137 jobs
Human Resources136 jobs
Corporate Training & Learning Development135 jobs
Allied Health123 jobs
Customer Service & Support115 jobs

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Education Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

Which education employers in New York sponsor Green Cards?

New York's largest education Green Card sponsors include major research universities such as Columbia University, New York University, and the State University of New York (SUNY) system, as well as the New York City Department of Education for specialized teacher shortages. Private K-12 schools, community colleges, and edtech companies headquartered in New York City also file immigrant petitions, though sponsorship practices vary significantly by institution size and hiring need.

Which cities in New York have the most education Green Card sponsorship jobs?

New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of education Green Card sponsorship activity in the state, driven by its concentration of universities, public school systems, and edtech companies. Buffalo and Albany have meaningful activity through SUNY campuses and regional school districts. Ithaca is notable for Cornell University. Smaller upstate cities generally have limited sponsorship volume outside of individual SUNY campuses.

What types of education roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in New York?

Higher education faculty positions, research scientists at university-affiliated labs, and specialized K-12 teachers in shortage subjects such as mathematics, science, and special education are the most commonly sponsored roles. Curriculum developers, instructional designers, and edtech engineers at New York-based education technology companies also qualify. Roles requiring a specific advanced degree tied directly to the position are the strongest candidates for employer-sponsored Green Card petitions.

How do I find education Green Card sponsorship jobs in New York?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter by visa type, industry, and state to surface education roles in New York where employers have a documented history of Green Card sponsorship. Because sponsorship willingness is rarely stated in standard job postings, filtering through a platform like Migrate Mate that aggregates sponsorship data saves significant time compared to reviewing individual institution career pages.

Are there any New York-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in education?

New York State's prevailing wage requirements under Department of Labor standards apply to PERM-based Green Card filings, meaning employers must document that the offered position meets regional wage benchmarks for the role. New York City's density of nonprofit and public educational institutions means many sponsors are familiar with the PERM process. However, public school districts are subject to civil service and union rules that can affect how and when they initiate sponsorship.

What is the prevailing wage for Green Card education jobs in New York?

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.