Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Texas

Texas sponsors more Green Card petitions than almost any other state, driven by its massive technology corridor in Austin, energy sector in Houston, healthcare systems in Dallas-Fort Worth, and manufacturing base across San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley. Employers here file PERM labor certifications at high volume across a wide range of industries.

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Overview

Open Jobs36,375+
Work Type89% On-site
Median Salary$77K
Top LocationAustin, TX
Most JobsBaylor Scott & White Health

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NorthStar
Construction Manager
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NorthStar
New 1m ago
Construction Manager
NorthStar
Channelview, Texas
Construction Management
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
None

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BDO
Tax Manager, Partnerships
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BDO
New 1m ago
Tax Manager, Partnerships
BDO
Houston, Texas
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$79,800/yr - $168,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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UTHealth Houston
Clinical Radiologic Technologist II / III
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UTHealth Houston
New 5m ago
Clinical Radiologic Technologist II / III
UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Radiology / Imaging
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Texas Tech University
Counselor
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Texas Tech University
New 15m ago
Counselor
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Expedia Group
Software Development Engineer III
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Expedia Group
New 20m ago
Software Development Engineer III
Expedia Group
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Backend Engineering
$146,000/yr - $233,500/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Texas

Target Texas's largest PERM-filing industries

Energy, semiconductors, healthcare, and enterprise software dominate Green Card sponsorship in Texas. Focusing your search on employers in these sectors significantly increases your odds of finding a role with an established sponsorship pathway already in place.

Research employer PERM filing history before applying

The Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data is publicly available and shows which Texas employers have filed PERM labor certifications by company name, job title, and metro area. Use this to prioritize applications to proven sponsors before you reach the offer stage.

Concentrate your search in Houston, Dallas, and Austin

These three metros account for the vast majority of Texas Green Card sponsorship activity. Houston leads in energy and petrochemical roles, Dallas-Fort Worth in finance and technology, and Austin in software engineering and semiconductor design.

Prioritize employers with in-house immigration counsel

Large Texas employers, particularly those with 500 or more employees, typically have dedicated legal teams or retained immigration law firms. These organizations run more predictable PERM processes and are less likely to abandon a sponsorship mid-process due to administrative burden.

Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsorship roles

When searching for Green Card sponsorship jobs in Texas, Migrate Mate filters listings by visa type so you only see roles where employers have confirmed sponsorship willingness, saving time you'd otherwise spend vetting hundreds of unfiltered postings manually.

Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 distinction for your role

Many Texas employers file under EB-3 for standard professional roles and EB-2 for positions requiring advanced degrees or exceptional expertise. Knowing which category your background fits helps you target the right employers and negotiate sponsorship expectations before accepting an offer.

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Green Card Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

Which industries in Texas sponsor the most Green Cards?

Technology and software, oil and gas, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing lead Green Card sponsorship activity in Texas. Houston's energy sector files heavily under EB-2 and EB-3 for engineering roles. Austin's tech corridor, anchored by employers like Dell, Apple, and Tesla, generates significant volume in software and hardware disciplines. Healthcare systems across Dallas-Fort Worth also file consistently for physicians and nurses.

Which cities in Texas have the most Green Card sponsorship jobs?

Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the largest share of Green Card sponsorship activity in Texas. Houston dominates in energy and chemical engineering roles. Dallas-Fort Worth is the center for financial services, enterprise technology, and telecommunications. Austin has grown rapidly as a technology hub, attracting semiconductor firms and software companies that sponsor at high volume. San Antonio has a smaller but active healthcare and cybersecurity sponsorship market.

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

Roles in software engineering, petroleum engineering, data science, electrical engineering, financial analysis, and medicine are among the most commonly sponsored positions in Texas. These positions typically require a relevant bachelor's degree or higher and are classified as specialty occupations for EB-2 or EB-3 purposes. Roles where the degree requirement is specific to the field, not just any bachelor's degree, are generally stronger PERM candidates.

How do I find Green Card sponsorship jobs in Texas?

Migrate Mate lists jobs in Texas filtered specifically by Green Card sponsorship, so you can search by industry or metro area without manually screening hundreds of postings. Beyond job boards, reviewing the Department of Labor's OFLC PERM disclosure data shows you which Texas employers have active sponsorship track records, giving you a verified shortlist of companies worth targeting directly.

What is the prevailing wage for Green Card jobs in Texas?

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.