Immigration Analyst, Senior

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

2d•$89,900 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Mobility team at Qualcomm is expanding and is seeking an experienced Sr. Immigration Analyst. This role is crucial for scaling and strengthening Qualcomm’s immigration program amidst a complex and highly scrutinized regulatory environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted immigration subject matter expert (SME), providing support to employees and business stakeholders throughout the entire immigration process, while ensuring strict adherence to evolving U.S. and global immigration requirements. This position is vital for managing risk, maintaining audit readiness, and delivering a consistent, high-quality employee experience. The Sr. Immigration Analyst will report to the Director, Mobility and collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, Legal, external immigration counsel, and business leaders to ensure the delivery of a compliant, scalable, and competitive immigration program. This role is based in Qualcomm's San Diego, CA offices and requires full-time onsite work. Please note that this position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, International Relations, or related work experience.
OR Associate's degree and 5+ years of Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, International Relations, or related work experience.
OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, International Relations, or related work experience.
Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
OR Associate’s degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of relevant experience
OR High school diploma (or equivalent) and 7+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, Total Rewards, or Human Resources

Responsibilities

Provide guidance across the full spectrum of U.S. immigration matters, including nonimmigration (H-1B, L-1, TN) and immigrant (PERM, NIW, EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3) pathways balancing compliance, business needs and employee experience.
Serve as primary inhouse owner for J1 visa processing, including program oversight, documentation, timelines, and coordination with sponsors.
Provide ongoing support for F‑1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions, including eligibility guidance, documentation review, employer compliance obligations, and tracking critical deadlines.
Track, analyze, and report on immigration program data, including employee population metrics, case volumes, timelines, expirations, and risk indicators, and develop reports and dashboards to support stakeholder discussions, workforce planning, and leadership decision making.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of U.S. immigration regulations, agency guidance, and enforcement trends, and apply this knowledge to real‑time case scenarios.
Challenge established norms and proactively introduce innovative approaches to improve immigration strategy, processes, and stakeholder experience in a highly regulated environment.
Support audit readiness activities, including public access files, government inspections, internal audits, and data integrity reviews.
Act as an authorized company representative in reviewing and signing immigration‑related documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy.
Build strong partnerships with recruiters, hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, HR, and Legal by providing clear guidance on immigration policies, hiring considerations, and case strategy.
Provide clear, consistent immigration consultation across global stakeholders, balancing employee experience with compliance obligations.
Define, document, and continuously improve immigration workflows and standard operating procedures to support scalability and consistency.
Develop and deliver training sessions and guidance materials for recruiters, managers, and HR partners on: Immigration process updates, Policy changes, Risk considerations in the current regulatory climate.
Contribute to program enhancements that improve transparency, predictability, and employee experience while meeting heightened compliance expectations.