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. 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on employment-based immigration experience required.
• 1+ year of recent experience supporting employment-based immigration within an in-house corporate Immigration, People Operations, HR, Global Mobility, or Legal Operations function required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage employment-based immigration matters and drive immigration workflows from initiation through completion with minimal supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of employment-based immigration processes, including H-1B, H-4, PERM, LCAs, I-140s, amendments, extensions, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience serving as an internal point of contact for employees and business stakeholders regarding employment-based immigration matters.
• Experience partnering with outside immigration counsel and coordinating complex employment-based immigration matters from the in-house/client side.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with People Operations, Human Resources, Employment Counsel, Global Mobility, hiring managers, or other internal business stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, responsiveness, customer service, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and immigration case management or tracking systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting an immigration program within a technology company or other fast-paced corporate environment.
• Experience serving as the primary internal resource for employment-based immigration within an organization.
• Experience supporting or managing a corporate immigration program with significant autonomy.

If you meet the qualifications, apply today by emailing your resume to nathalie(period)riddell(at)RobertHalf(period)com!

Compensation

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