In-House Immigration Specialist

In-House Immigration Specialist

Join the People team at a late-stage, Series D–backed AI infrastructure company. As an In-House Immigration Specialist, you’ll help employees and new hires navigate U.S. work visa and green card processes, manage active cases, and coordinate with outside immigration counsel.

Location: San Mateo, CA. Hybrid, with three days onsite per week.
Employment type: Initial three-month contract with the potential to extend or transition into a full-time role based on business needs and approval.
Pay: $30–$40 per hour.
Sponsorship: Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this assignment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage U.S. employment-based visa cases, including H‑1B, O‑1, L‑1, and TN matters. Support employment-based green card processes, including PERM, I‑140, and I‑485.
• Track case milestones, renewals, and deadlines. Gather documentation and coordinate filings with outside immigration counsel.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and new hires. Explain next steps, share case updates, and escalate complex matters to counsel or the appropriate People team partner.
• Partner with People Operations to update immigration resources and workflows. Help initiate international work visa cases as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• At least two years of hands-on U.S. employment-based immigration case management experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. work visa and employment-based permanent residency processes.
• Experience managing multiple active cases, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with immigration counsel or internal stakeholders.
• Clear communication and sound judgment when guiding employees and escalating issues.

Preferred: Experience with a high-volume immigration program, corporate HR operations, or global mobility. Exposure to UK or Singapore immigration processes is a plus.