Immigration Analyst

The Immigration Analyst is responsible for ensuring seamless immigration support for expatriates, current employees, and new hires relocating internationally or requiring business travel authorization. As a key member of the Global Mobility team, this role provides strategic guidance, compliance oversight, and operational excellence across immigration and work authorization processes.

The position partners with internal stakeholders, employees, external immigration counsel, and third-party vendors to ensure immigration programs are executed efficiently, compliantly, and with minimal disruption to business operations across multiple regions globally.

What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)

Immigration Case Management

• Manage immigration cases from initiation through completion, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and deadlines.
• Prioritize and oversee high-volume immigration caseloads while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• Identify potential risks and proactively implement solutions to prevent business disruption.
• Monitor visa, work permit, and immigration-related renewals to ensure ongoing compliance.

Stakeholder & Employee Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsored employees, managers, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition teams, and immigration vendors.
• Provide guidance and support throughout immigration processes and relocation activities.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding case status, milestones, and timelines.
• Educate stakeholders on immigration requirements, policies, and process updates.

Global Immigration Program Execution

• Coordinate U.S. nonimmigrant visa processes (H-1B, L-1, TN, and others).
• Support U.S. immigrant processes, including prevailing wage determinations, recruitment reporting, PERM reviews, and related activities.
• Manage immigration requirements across multiple countries, including Mexico, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, Korea, and EMEA/META regions.
• Collaborate with regional mobility and immigration teams to ensure alignment and compliance globally.

Vendor & External Counsel Management

• Liaise with immigration vendors and external legal counsel to ensure timely case initiation, processing, renewals, and closure.
• Monitor vendor performance and service levels.
• Resolve operational issues and escalate critical matters when necessary.
• Foster productive relationships with external partners to ensure efficient service delivery.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure immigration activities comply with local regulations, corporate policies, and legal requirements.
• Monitor changes in immigration laws and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify compliance risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support audits and documentation reviews related to immigration and global mobility programs.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare reports and analyze immigration-related data, trends, and metrics.
• Maintain accurate immigration records and case management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve immigration and mobility processes, increase efficiency, and enhance employee experience.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through process redesign and standardization.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Manage immigration and relocation-related invoicing and billing activities.
• Review and track case documentation and employee records.
• Monitor upcoming expirations and renewal requirements.
• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the Global Mobility function.

What Success Looks Like

• Immigration cases are completed accurately, compliantly, and within required timelines.
• Employees and stakeholders receive proactive, high-quality support throughout immigration processes.
• Compliance risks are identified early and effectively mitigated.
• Visa and work authorization renewals are managed without business interruption.
• Strong partnerships are maintained with external counsel, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Immigration metrics, reporting, and records are accurate and up to date.
• Process improvements result in greater efficiency, consistency, and employee satisfaction.

Core Competencies

• Global mobility and immigration expertise.
• Compliance and risk management.
• Stakeholder management and customer service.
• Project and case management.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Communication and relationship building.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ownership, accountability, and sense of urgency.
• Cross-functional collaboration.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Global Mobility, Immigration Services, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience supporting U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processes.
• Strong understanding of immigration laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing visa applications, work permits, and employee relocation processes.
• Fluent English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Experience supporting immigration processes across multiple countries and regions.
• Familiarity with corporate global mobility policies and relocation programs.
• Experience working with immigration case management systems.
• Exposure to international assignment programs and expatriate management.
• Knowledge of evolving immigration trends, policies, and best practices.

Work Model & Travel

• Work Model: Hybrid, depending on business needs and location.
• Travel: Limited travel may be required to support global mobility initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
• Global Scope: Supports employees and stakeholders across multiple regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Our Commitment to You

• Opportunities to work on global mobility and immigration initiatives across a diverse international workforce.
• Exposure to complex and strategic global talent mobility programs.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities in immigration, mobility, compliance, and international workforce management.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and global teamwork.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization committed to employee development and operational excellence.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting employees throughout their international mobility journeys.