What to Expect
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Immigration Specialist to join our in-house Legal Team in Austin, TX. This role focuses on establishing and managing employment-based immigration processes, with a primary emphasis on PERM labor certification for green card sponsorship and a wide range of non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, etc.). The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced corporate environment, possesses deep expertise in business immigration, and is dedicated to supporting talent acquisition and retention through efficient and compliant immigration solutions.
What You'll Do
- Analyze and optimize the existing PERM lifecycle to increase efficiency while ensuring full compliance
- Coordinate with hiring managers, recruiters, and external vendors on PERM processes and non-immigrant visa cases
- Track and manage timelines for PERM filings, I-140 petitions, and Adjustment of Status (AOS) or consular processing
- Oversee visa maintenance, including timely extensions, amendments, and change of status filings
- Optimize internal systems to automate immigration processes where feasible
- Advise internal stakeholders on visa eligibility, travel risks, and compliance requirements
- Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure seamless case handling
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on business immigration paralegal experience with a focus on high-volume PERM labor certification and H-1B/L-1 petitions
- Thorough knowledge of the PERM process, prevailing wage determinations, and recruitment requirements
- Ability to communicate complex immigration processes clearly to stakeholders
- High attention to detail and strong project management skills
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
