Immigration Specialist [Contract]

Fireworks • San Mateo, CA

6d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Fireworks is hiring an Immigration Specialist on a contract basis to join its People team. The role manages day-to-day immigration cases as the company grows and hires globally, including visa matters for new hires and permanent residency processes for existing employees. The specialist serves as a knowledgeable contact for employees navigating immigration processes and works with outside counsel and internal teams to keep cases moving.

The role involves managing a high volume of cases in a fast-paced environment, staying current on immigration law and policy, advising on straightforward matters, and recognizing when complex situations should be escalated. Most cases are in the U.S., with additional global cases, including Singapore and the UK.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience managing employment-based immigration cases, in-house or at a law firm or immigration services provider.
• Hands-on experience with employment-based visa categories including H-1B, O-1, L-1, and TN, and permanent residency processes including PERM, I-140, and I-485.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. immigration law and a habit of staying current on policy changes.
• Excellent organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage a high volume of cases and deadlines.
• Clear, empathetic communication and the ability to explain complicated processes simply to people concerned about their immigration status.
• Good judgment about when to advise directly and when to escalate.
• Experience partnering with outside immigration counsel and cross-functional teams to move cases forward.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting immigration matters outside the U.S., particularly in Singapore and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of immigration cases, including permanent residency applications and employment-based visa cases such as H-1B, O-1, L-1, and TN, partnering with outside counsel on filings and tracking cases.
• Assist with initiating work visa applications globally, primarily in the U.S. and also in locations such as Singapore and the UK.
• Serve as the first point of contact for new hires and employees with immigration questions, explain policies and processes, and advise on straightforward cases.
• Identify exceptional or complex situations and escalate them to the People Partner and business leaders with context and recommended options.
• Work with People Operations to keep immigration policies and employee-facing resources accurate, clear, and up to date.
• Stay current on U.S. immigration law and policy changes and flag developments that affect employees or hiring plans.

What This Job Offers

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