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.
- Serve as the principal in-house subject matter expert for U.S. immigration law, providing strategic guidance and operational support to internal stakeholders including business leaders, recruiters, hiring managers, HR business partners, and global mobility teams, with a focus on compliance and business enablement.
- Advise on and support complex immigration planning matters, aligning with company policies, regulatory requirements, and program objectives across Boeing’s commercial and defence portfolios.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders during early-stage workforce planning (e.g., OBGP reviews, business case development, talent acquisition), proactively identifying immigration-related risks and opportunities.
- Develop and deliver training, education, and internal guidance materials to ensure stakeholders understand immigration processes, regulatory obligations, and company policies.
- Manage immigration escalations to resolution, including coordination with external immigration counsel and vendors, conducting post-resolution reviews to drive continuous process improvement.
- Partner with outside immigration counsel to evaluate, recommend, and implement compliant immigration strategies, leveraging both internal goals and external legal frameworks.
- Monitor and support immigration compliance across the U.S. and broader Americas region, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, including Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Department of State (DOS) requirements.
- Represent the company in communications with government agencies, when appropriate, and coordinate responses to audits, site visits, or regulatory inquiries.
- Support immigration vendor performance management and collaborate with assigned paralegal to ensure timely and accurate processing of immigration cases.
Position Summary
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
Demonstrates resilience and agility in navigating change. Maintains productivity and effectiveness amid evolving business needs, legal developments, and organizational transformation.
Applies advanced analytical skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and develop evidence-based recommendations. Synthesizes legal, operational, and business inputs to support decision-making.
Builds and sustains strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration across business units, HR, legal, and vendor partners.
Communicates complex legal and regulatory concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. Tailors messaging appropriately across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrates a deep understanding of internal client needs and program goals. Provides practical, solution-oriented guidance that enables business outcomes while ensuring compliance.
- Initiative and Independence:
Operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgment in managing priorities and resolving challenges. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve services and processes.
Partners effectively across matrixed teams, including legal, HR, tax, compliance, and global mobility. Brings a collaborative mindset to cross-functional initiatives and problem-solving.
- Government and Legal Acumen:
Maintains strong working knowledge of relevant U.S. immigration laws, agency practices, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Applies legal expertise in a practical, business-aligned manner.
Technical Competencies (Role-Specific)
U.S. Corporate Immigration Expertise: Deep and current knowledge of employment-based U.S. immigration laws and processes, including but not limited to: H-1B, H-1B Cap Exemptions, and Public Access File obligations, O-1, L-1A/L-1B, TN, E, PERM, NIW, U4U, J-1, SOFA etc.
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.
Minimum Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a U.S. law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing U.S. business immigration law, either:
- In-house at a large multinational corporation, or
- At a nationally recognized immigration law firm.
- Extensive experience managing high-volume employment-based immigration programs, including temporary work visas (e.g., H-1B, O-1, L-1), permanent residency, and compliance matters.
- Demonstrated ability to independently engage with government agencies, including USCIS, DOL, CBP, U.S. consulates, and others, on behalf of employers and employees.
- Proven customer service orientation with a strong focus on internal client satisfaction and stakeholder support.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
- Strong consulting and business partnering skills; ability to influence without authority and operate within a complex matrixed organization.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple high-stakes projects and competing priorities under deadline pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior in-house immigration counsel experience within the aerospace, defence, or technology sector.
- Experience supporting programs subject to export control laws (e.g., ITAR,), or involving security clearances.
- Knowledge of cross-border immigration issues in the Americas region, particularly Canada and Mexico.
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Pay Rate Range
Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 64.45 68.92 USD hourly
Benefits Information
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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