Immigration Program Manager

Figma•San Francisco, NY

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Figma is growing its team and is looking for an Immigration Program Manager to support its expanding Immigration and Global Mobility programs. This role will act as the main point of contact for visa-sponsored employees, managing immigration cases and ensuring compliance while delivering an excellent employee experience. The position will also assist with international relocations and broader global mobility initiatives, with exposure to M&A and international expansion. Collaboration with immigration counsel and internal teams such as People, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and Payroll is key to improving processes, resources, reporting, budgeting, vendor management, and overall program administration. This is a full-time position that can be based in one of Figma's US hubs or remotely within the United States.

Requirements

5+ years of experience managing immigration for EMEA, APAC, and AMER at a global technology company or employment-based immigration law firm
Deep subject-matter expertise in U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories (H-1B CAP & cap-exempt, L-1, O-1, TN, OPT, PERM, EB-1/EB-2, AOS, EADs)
Experience managing multiple vendors and supporting complex immigration matters, including international relocations and/or assignments
Experience with People Ops-related compliance projects, with interest in contributing beyond the immigration and global mobility functions
Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into crisp written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting immigration needs related to M&A activity
Strong expertise in Singapore immigration and the COMPASS framework
Working knowledge of international assignment management, including assignment design, cost projections, tax equalization, and assignee lifecycle support
Familiarity with cross-border tax concepts - including hypo tax, shadow payroll, and equity income sourcing for mobile employees and expatriates — and equity income sourcing mechanics for RSUs and stock options
Experience managing business traveler compliance programs, including short-term assignment tracking and permanent establishment risk identification

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for Figmates and stakeholders on immigration inquiries, visa assessments, case status, and strategy
Manage a high-volume immigration case portfolio - including permanent residence processes (PERM, I-140, AOS, ILR) — across US, EMEA, JAPAC, and LATAM
Coordinate with outside immigration counsel on case petition preparation, timelines, RFE responses, audits, and compliance matters
Track and proactively manage work authorization expirations across the foreign national population, ensuring timely renewals and escalations
Partner with People Partners and Talent Acquisition to assess immigration sponsorship feasibility for new hires and internal transfers
Develop and maintain Figmate-facing immigration resources, FAQs, playbooks, and compliance documentation (PAF, etc.), and design training for key stakeholders and Figmates globally
Monitor regulatory changes and manage internal reporting, trackers, dashboards, and I-9 compliance efforts, serving as internal POC for I-9 escalations
Coordinate international relocations and participate in global mobility, People M&A, and international expansion initiatives