What To Expect
We are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Immigration Specialist to join our in-house Immigration Team in Austin, TX. This is a hands-on processing role focusing on managing non-immigrant and immigrant petitions end to end, including strategizing, preparing, drafting, and filing.
The role requires solid expertise across employment-based immigration, including PERM labor certification, nonimmigrant petitions, and immigrant petitions. In-house, you will run the day-to-day work that keeps employees authorized and moving, jumping in to draft and own complex matters and responses without waiting to be assigned to them.
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. They are a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership over the whole program and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.
What You'll Do
Prepare, draft, and file nonimmigrant petitions (including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1) and immigrant matters (including PERM, I-140 (EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C), NIW); review work product for accuracy and compliance; fix issues rather than hand them offOwn case management from intake through approval: review and pull documents from all resources, coordinate with stakeholders, track timelines, prepare filings, and keep matters moving. Review cases for strategy, including risk assessments and issue-spotting; decide what you can close yourself and escalate to counsel when the risk or complexity warrants it Manage program and process work: templates, playbooks, intake standards, and workflows that let a lean team handle volume 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 with clear, practical communication
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience Minimum 3 years of hands-on business immigration experience covering PERM labor certification and a wide range of NIV and green card processes (H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, I-140, AOS and/or consular) Thorough knowledge of the PERM process, prevailing wage determinations, and recruitment requirements, including job description/minimum-requirements analysis Ability to prepare, draft, review, and file case work — and to manage caseloads, timelines, and stakeholders Quick on your feet and a self-starter with a strong level of ownership; able to triage issues make a call, keep work moving, and comfortably carry a high-volume personal caseload in a fast-paced environmentStrong writing and project-management skills High attention to detail; will own work from intake through approval on a lean team
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 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
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