Permanent Residents

Permanent residence—also known as a green card or lawful permanent resident (LPR) status—allows an individual to live and work permanently in the United States.

MSU may sponsor employees for employment-based permanent residence in certain circumstances.

Permanent residence sponsorship is:

Based on institutional need.
Requires significant time and documentation.
Is not available for every position.
Does not guarantee continued employment or tenure.

Departments should pursue permanent residency sponsorship only when there is a reasonable expectation of continued employment.

If your department is interested in employment-based permanent residence through MSU, contact OISS to discuss the process.

Permanent residence—also known as a green card or lawful permanent resident (LPR) status—allows an individual to live and work permanently in the United States.

MSU may sponsor employees for employment-based permanent residence in certain circumstances.

Permanent residence sponsorship is:

Based on institutional need.
Requires significant time and documentation.
Is not available for every position.
Does not guarantee continued employment or tenure.

Departments should pursue permanent residency sponsorship only when there is a reasonable expectation of continued employment.

If your department is interested in employment-based permanent residence through MSU, contact OISS to discuss the process.