Immigration Specialist

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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 & 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
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