This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.
The U.S. Immigration Paralegal serves as a key operational partner to Boeing’s in-house immigration team, providing high-level paralegal support for employment-based immigration matters across the U.S. and broader Americas region (including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean). The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of U.S. immigration processes, experience managing complex casework independently, and strong collaboration skills across business, HR, and legal teams. This individual must be highly autonomous, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Position RAA (High level responsibilities):
- Provide expert-level U.S. immigration case support in coordination with internal counsel and external vendors, including preparation, review, and tracking of filings across H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3, and green card categories.
- Support cross-border immigration matters in the Americas region, assisting with documentation and compliance needs for international assignments and local work authorization processes.
- Collaborate closely with recruiters, hiring managers, HR business partners, and global mobility teams to facilitate end-to-end immigration case workflows.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and case escalations; ensure a high level of responsiveness, accuracy, and professionalism.
- Maintain strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, procedures, and agency practices; monitor updates and contribute to internal guidance and compliance tools.
- Support business travel screening processes and compliance tracking across the Americas.
- Coordinate with outside counsel and immigration vendors on case strategy, timelines, documentation requests, and status updates.
- Assist with internal audits, government inquiries, and the maintenance of immigration compliance documentation, including public access files and I-9 records.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, data integrity projects, and policy documentation updates.
- Collaborate with regional HR and legal stakeholders to support consistent compliance practices in the Americas.
Representative Major Tasks performed with occasional direction and guidance:
- Act as Boeing’s primary subject matter expert on U.S. immigration law and processes, with support across assigned business units and the broader Americas region.
- Provide expert-level consultation to business planning teams and process partners, contributing to workforce strategy and program execution in both commercial and defence sectors.
- Design and lead complex immigration strategies that align with program timelines, operational needs, and legal compliance requirements.
- Independently guide employees, managers, and stakeholders through immigration processes with a focus on proactive engagement, clear communication, and business enablement.
- Oversee and advise on business travel screening processes, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Serve as lead or contributor on immigration-related projects, initiatives, and working groups; provide deep subject matter expertise on evolving policy, risk, and compliance considerations.
- Deliver education and internal training to HR, talent acquisition, and business leaders on U.S. immigration.
- Manage relationships with external immigration counsel and service providers; provide guidance to vendors on Boeing-specific requirements and monitor service quality against defined SLAs and KPIs.
- Investigate and resolve case escalations and systemic vendor performance issues, partnering with internal leads to drive accountability and service improvements.
- Collaborate with regional HR teams (e.g., HRG, HRS, HRBPs) to align immigration strategy with local business needs and global talent objectives.
- Coordinate with Boeing’s internal functions—including legal, tax, global mobility, government affairs, and others—to ensure integrated, compliant immigration support across domains.
- Represent Boeing before U.S. government agencies and authorities when necessary; support audits, site visits, and regulatory reviews (e.g., DOL, USCIS, CBP, U.S. consulates, Ministry of Defence).
- Identify gaps in current immigration services and compliance frameworks; recommend improvements to policies, processes, systems, and stakeholder communications.
General Competencies:- Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changes in regulatory environments, work priorities, or organizational structures.
- Analytical Thinking: Applies critical thinking and judgment to evaluate case needs, documentation, and risk considerations.
- Communication: Clearly conveys immigration requirements, timelines, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
- Relationship Building: Maintains positive, solution-oriented relationships with employees, vendors, and internal partners.
- Customer Focus: Demonstrates responsiveness and care in supporting employees through sensitive immigration processes.
- Initiative and Autonomy: Works independently, manages priorities effectively, and escalates issues appropriately without micromanagement.
Technical Competencies (Role-Specific)
- Deep familiarity with employment-based U.S. immigration processes, including:
- H-1B (initial, extensions, amendments)
- L-1A/L-1B, O-1, TN, E-3
- PERM Labor Certification, I-140, I-485, and consular processing
- DOL, USCIS, and DOS procedural compliance
- I-9 and E-Verify documentation and audits
- Experience working with immigration case management platforms (e.g., LawLogix, INSZoom, Tracker, etc.).
- Exposure to cross-border immigration workflows in Canada, Mexico, and Latin America.
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining precision and timeliness.
Role Based Competencies:
- Decision-Making: Exercises sound legal and business judgment in high-stakes immigration matters, balancing compliance requirements with operational priorities. Comfortable making independent decisions within an established framework.
- Initiating Action: Takes ownership of projects and issues from initiation through resolution. Proactively identifies needs and opportunities, and takes appropriate, timely action with minimal direction.
- Problem Solving: Approaches complex immigration challenges analytically and strategically. Effectively identifies root causes, considers alternatives, and recommends practical, compliant solutions.
- Work Standards: Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and legal integrity. Holds self and partners accountable to high-quality deliverables and professional standards.
- Regulatory Mastery (Government Law & Regulations): Applies expert knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations, and agency procedures to drive compliant and business-focused immigration strategies. Monitors and interprets legal changes and adjusts practices accordingly.
- Consultative Influence: Builds credibility with stakeholders across business, HR, and legal teams. Provides clear, actionable advice and positions immigration solutions in a business-aligned context.
Required Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience in U.S. business immigration, with proven ability to handle complex cases independently.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working in-house at a large corporation or within a leading immigration law firm.
- Strong understanding of immigration compliance principles and corporate operational needs.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Experience supporting or interfacing with government agencies (e.g., USCIS, DOL, CBP, DOS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).
- Prior experience supporting immigration needs in regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, or technology.
- Multilingual capability (Spanish or Portuguese preferred) to support regional coordination in the Americas.
- Experience supporting audit responses and vendor governance processes
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Benefits Information
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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