Immigration Specialist

What to Expect

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Immigration Specialist to join our in-house Legal Team in Austin, TX. This role focuses on establishing and managing employment-based immigration processes, with a primary emphasis on PERM labor certification for green card sponsorship and a wide range of non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, etc.). The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced corporate environment, possesses deep expertise in business immigration, and is dedicated to supporting talent acquisition and retention through efficient and compliant immigration solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and optimize the existing PERM lifecycle to increase efficiency while ensuring full compliance
• Coordinate with hiring managers, recruiters, and external vendors on PERM processes and non-immigrant visa cases
• Track and manage timelines for PERM filings, I-140 petitions, and Adjustment of Status (AOS) or consular processing
• Oversee visa maintenance, including timely extensions, amendments, and change of status filings
• Optimize internal systems to automate immigration processes where feasible
• Advise internal stakeholders on visa eligibility, travel risks, and compliance requirements
• Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure seamless case handling

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on business immigration paralegal experience with a focus on high-volume PERM labor certification and H-1B/L-1 petitions
• Thorough knowledge of the PERM process, prevailing wage determinations, and recruitment requirements
• Ability to communicate complex immigration processes clearly to stakeholders
• High attention to detail and strong project management skills