Immigration Specialist

Summary

Immigration Specialist

Our client, a fast-growing technology company, is seeking an experienced Immigration Specialist to support and independently manage its employment-based immigration program during a period of continued growth on a fully remote contract basis, starting with a six-month term with the potential to extend. This individual will serve as the primary in-house resource for employment-based immigration, partnering closely with People Operations, Employment Counsel, employees, business leaders, and outside immigration counsel to coordinate immigration matters and support the day-to-day operation of the company's immigration program.

This is an excellent opportunity for an immigration professional with recent in-house experience who enjoys owning processes, collaborating across multiple business functions, and supporting employees throughout the immigration lifecycle within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for employment-based immigration matters.
• Independently manage employment-based immigration workflows while partnering with outside immigration counsel to facilitate timely case progression.
• Coordinate employment-based immigration processes, including H-1B, H-4, PERM, LCAs, I-140s, amendments, extensions, and other employment-based immigration matters.
• Partner with People Operations, Employment Counsel, hiring managers, and employees to facilitate immigration processes and provide guidance regarding case status, documentation, and next steps.
• Identify immigration-related issues, proactively coordinate appropriate action, and escalate matters when necessary.
• Maintain accurate immigration records, case tracking systems, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor immigration timelines and deadlines to ensure timely completion of filings and related employment actions.
• Support immigration compliance initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy throughout the immigration lifecycle.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization while delivering exceptional service to employees and internal stakeholders.

Job Description

Immigration Specialist

Our client, a fast-growing technology company, is seeking an experienced Immigration Specialist to support and independently manage its employment-based immigration program during a period of continued growth on a fully remote contract basis, starting with a six-month term with the potential to extend. This individual will serve as the primary in-house resource for employment-based immigration, partnering closely with People Operations, Employment Counsel, employees, business leaders, and outside immigration counsel to coordinate immigration matters and support the day-to-day operation of the company's immigration program.

This is an excellent opportunity for an immigration professional with recent in-house experience who enjoys owning processes, collaborating across multiple business functions, and supporting employees throughout the immigration lifecycle within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for employment-based immigration matters.
• Independently manage employment-based immigration workflows while partnering with outside immigration counsel to facilitate timely case progression.
• Coordinate employment-based immigration processes, including H-1B, H-4, PERM, LCAs, I-140s, amendments, extensions, and other employment-based immigration matters.
• Partner with People Operations, Employment Counsel, hiring managers, and employees to facilitate immigration processes and provide guidance regarding case status, documentation, and next steps.
• Identify immigration-related issues, proactively coordinate appropriate action, and escalate matters when necessary.
• Maintain accurate immigration records, case tracking systems, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor immigration timelines and deadlines to ensure timely completion of filings and related employment actions.
• Support immigration compliance initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy throughout the immigration lifecycle.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization while delivering exceptional service to employees and internal stakeholders.