In-House Immigration Specialist

In-House Immigration Specialist Join the People team at a late-stage, Series D–backed AI infrastructure company . As an In-House Immigration Specialist, you’ll help employees and new hires navigate U.S. work visa and green card processes, manage active cases, and coordinate with outside immigration counsel. Location: San Mateo, CA. Hybrid, with three days onsite per week. Employment type: Initial three-month contract with the potential to extend or transition into a full-time role based on business needs and approval. Pay: $30–$40 per hour. Sponsorship: Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this assignment. What You’ll Do Manage U.S. employment-based visa cases, including H‑1B, O‑1, L‑1, and TN matters. Support employment-based green card processes, including PERM, I‑140, and I‑485. Track case milestones, renewals, and deadlines. Gather documentation and coordinate filings with outside immigration counsel. Serve as a point of contact for employees and new hires. Explain next steps, share case updates, and escalate complex matters to counsel or the appropriate People team partner. Partner with People Operations to update immigration resources and workflows. Help initiate international work visa cases as needed. What You’ll Bring At least two years of hands-on U.S. employment-based immigration case management experience. Familiarity with U.S. work visa and employment-based permanent residency processes. Experience managing multiple active cases, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with immigration counsel or internal stakeholders. Clear communication and sound judgment when guiding employees and escalating issues. Preferred: Experience with a high-volume immigration program, corporate HR operations, or global mobility. Exposure to UK or Singapore immigration processes is a plus.