Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Health Plan, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Orthodontics, Paralegal, Payroll Tax, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Stock Purchase Plans, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan
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.
- 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
- 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
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program