Immigration Specialist

ASML N.V.•Wilton, CT

35d•Onsite

About The Position

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market, and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world's leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon. The Immigration & Mobility HR Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on U.S. immigration programs and international mobility policies. This role is the primary point of contact for foreign nationals, HRBPs, and hiring managers, ensuring compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines and ASML's internal processes. The specialist will lead initiatives related to immigration case management and green card sponsorship, while also supporting strategic workforce planning and employee experience. This position can be based at our San Diego, CA or Wilton, CT locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in immigration or global mobility.
Deep understanding of U.S. immigration laws, PERM, all non-immigrant visas, and green card processes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working with external legal counsel or managing an immigration program with sensitive immigration cases.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday and ServiceNow.
Experience with internal and external immigration case management databases.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong writing and communication skills
Skill designing and standardizing immigration workflows across regions.
Skill leading mobility or immigration projects.
Strong Microsoft Office Skills and Copilot.
Strong reporting background and Excel proficiency.
Collaborative: Works effectively across departments and with external partners, mobility team, HR and all other stakeholders
Detail-Oriented: Precision in handling sensitive immigration data and legal documentation.
Empathetic: Understands the personal impact of immigration decisions.
Resilient: Manages high volumes of inquiries and adapts to changing regulations.

Responsibilities

Oversee U.S. work visa and permanent residency processes in partnership with external counsel.
Provide guidance on complex immigration matters and ensure timely resolution.
Maintain compliance with DHS and DOL regulations and internal policies.
Review job descriptions and job minimum requirements for green card sponsorship aligned with job architecture libraries.
Demonstrates a proactive approach to monitoring and interpreting changes in immigration laws, regulations, and government guidance. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of U.S. and global immigration policies, including USCIS, DOL, and DHS updates, and translates legal developments into actionable process improvements.
Collaborate with legal counsel and internal mobility team to standardize immigration workflows across locations
Ensuring that sponsorship decisions support business needs while maintaining compliance.
Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to immigration and mobility.
Designing contingency plans for travel disruptions, site visits, and visa delays.
Deliver training sessions and educational materials on immigration topics to employees, HRBPs and managers.
Communicate policy updates, government or procedural changes clearly and effectively.