US Immigration Program Manager

Meta • Full-time • San Francisco, CA, US • $112k - $160k / year • 4h ago

Meta is seeking a US Immigration Program Manager to serve as the organization's foremost subject-matter expert on immigration case filings and compliance operations across every market where we operate. This role is responsible for driving the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of immigration filings at scale, maintaining Meta's global compliance posture, and developing the frameworks, playbooks, and tooling that underpin our immigration program.This individual will partner closely with Recruiting, People Partners, Legal, external counsel, and business leaders to solve the most complex immigration challenges, ensure regulatory compliance, and continuously improve our case management operations. This is a high-impact individual contributor role for someone who combines deep immigration expertise with operational rigor, a compliance-first mindset, and the ability to influence across functions without direct authority.

US Immigration Program Manager Responsibilities:

Own the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Meta's global immigration compliance framework, including right-to-work verification, government reporting, audit readiness, and regulatory change management across all operating jurisdictions
Serve as Meta's principal subject-matter expert on employment-based visa filings (e.g., H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, ICT, Global Mobility visas, permanent residence pathways), providing authoritative guidance on case strategy, filing requirements, and adjudication trends
Personally manage and oversee a portfolio of complex, high-profile, and time-sensitive immigration filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Develop and maintain standardized filing playbooks, templates, checklists, and quality-control protocols that enable consistent, high-quality case preparation at scale
Monitor global regulatory developments across key markets (US, EMEA, APAC) and proactively translate new requirements into updated policies, processes, and operational guidance
Drive technology and process innovation in case management workflows — identifying opportunities for automation, AI-assisted compliance checks, and system enhancements to reduce cycle times and improve accuracy
Act as an escalation point for complex filing scenarios, RFEs (Requests for Evidence), denials, and novel immigration questions, providing expert analysis and recommended resolution paths
Establish and enforce quality standards and SLAs for external immigration counsel and service providers, reviewing work product and driving accountability for filing accuracy and timeliness
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, People Partners, Recruiting, and Finance to ensure immigration operations are aligned with workforce planning, business expansion, and talent strategy
Develop compliance dashboards, reporting mechanisms, and audit processes that provide real-time visibility into filing volumes, cycle times, compliance health, and risk exposure
Represent Meta's immigration compliance perspective in cross-functional forums and contribute to industry working groups and policy discussions as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

8+ years of progressive experience in global immigration with direct, hands-on responsibility for case filings, compliance program design, and work-authorization counseling
Deep subject-matter expertise across employment-based visa categories, permanent residence pathways, and cross-border mobility in US, EMEA, and APAC jurisdictions
Demonstrated experience designing and operating immigration compliance frameworks across multiple countries and regulatory environments
Proven ability to manage high-volume, complex filing portfolios while maintaining exceptional accuracy and compliance standards
Track record of developing scalable processes, playbooks, and quality frameworks that elevate team-wide execution
Experience managing relationships with external law firms and immigration vendors, including setting quality expectations and enforcing SLAs
Strong cross-functional partnership skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders (Legal, HR, Recruiting, Finance) without direct authority
Experience leveraging AI or automation tools to drive efficiency in compliance monitoring and case processing workflows

Preferred Qualifications:

J.D., immigration certification, or equivalent professional credential (e.g., AILA membership, CIPD, or country-specific immigration practitioner qualification)
Experience operating within a global technology company or similarly complex, high-volume immigration environment
Hands-on familiarity with immigration case management platforms and HR technology systems
Experience supporting workforce restructuring, M&A integration, or new market entry from an immigration filings and compliance perspective
Data-driven approach to measuring filing quality, cycle times, compliance health, and vendor effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$112,000/year to $160,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.