Immigration Specialist

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

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