Global Immigration & Visa Specialist

Location:

Chennai

Experience:

3–5 Years

Employment Type:

Full-Time
Department:  Corporate Governance / Compliance

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced  Global Immigration & Visa Specialist / SPOC  to take complete ownership of our organization's  global visa and immigration requirements  for Directors, employees, engineers, consultants and client/project deployments.
This is an  end-to-end ownership role . The ideal candidate should be capable of independently managing the process from  understanding the visa requirement to identifying the right immigration route, appointing and negotiating with immigration agents, obtaining management approval, initiating the application, tracking the visa, managing post-visa compliance and ensuring timely renewals.

Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end visa and immigration processes across multiple countries.
Handle and coordinate visa requirements such as  USA B1/B2, L1, Germany visas/permits, D8 and other business/work visa categories .
Understand the purpose of travel, employment structure, client/project requirements and identify the appropriate visa/immigration route.
Research country-specific immigration requirements and provide preliminary guidance to internal stakeholders.
Identify, evaluate and onboard suitable  immigration consultants, lawyers and visa agents .
Obtain and compare quotations from multiple agents/service providers.
Negotiate professional fees, government charges, timelines and service terms.
Prepare visa/immigration proposals and obtain necessary  Management approvals  before initiating the process.
Coordinate end-to-end documentation with employees, Directors, HR, Legal, Finance and Business teams.
Initiate applications and coordinate with immigration agents, embassies, consulates and relevant authorities.
Track applications, appointments, biometrics, interviews, approvals and pending requirements.
Proactively follow up with applicants and external service providers to ensure timely completion.
Manage immigration requirements for  Directors, senior management, employees and client/project resources .
Support client-specific visa and deployment requirements.
Ensure the proposed work/activity is aligned with the applicable immigration authorization and escalate potential compliance risks.
Maintain complete and accurate immigration records and supporting documentation.
Maintain a centralized  Global Visa & Immigration Tracker  covering applications, approvals, expiry dates, renewals, costs and compliance status.
Monitor visa/work permit/residence permit expiry dates and initiate renewals well in advance.
Ensure  zero avoidable visa/permit expiries or immigration compliance lapses .
Maintain post-visa compliance records, including validity, permitted stay, work authorization and assignment-related requirements.
Manage immigration vendors, monitor SLAs, review invoices and negotiate costs where required.
Prepare periodic immigration dashboards and reports for Management.
Develop and maintain country-wise visa checklists, SOPs and immigration process documentation.
Maintain an  Immigration Risk Register  and escalate high-risk cases to Legal/Management.
Continuously research changes in immigration regulations and communicate relevant changes internally.

What We’re Looking For
3–5 years of hands-on experience  in global immigration, visa processing, global mobility or corporate immigration.
Practical experience managing  multiple countries and visa categories .
Strong understanding of US and European immigration processes, particularly  B1/B2, L1 and Germany-related visas/work permits .
Strong ability to research and understand immigration requirements independently.
Experience working with immigration consultants, law firms and visa agents.
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