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.

• 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 with plan options and $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (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 and 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 that 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.