Immigration Specialist

Overview

On the heels of achieving 3X growth
, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding
. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Virginia Transformer is the largest

U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company
, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Job Title: Immigration Specialist

Reports To: Senior Director of HR / HR Leadership

Virginia Transformer Corporation (VTC) is seeking an experienced Immigration Specialist to manage and support all employment-based immigration activities across the United States and select international locations. This role is critical to enabling VTC’s aggressive growth strategy by ensuring timely, compliant, and well-managed work authorization for professional, technical, and leadership talent.

The Immigration Specialist will serve as the internal subject-matter expert for U.S. employment-based immigration, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, Legal, business leaders, and external immigration counsel. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate confidently in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Immigration Case Management
• Manage the full lifecycle of employment-based immigration cases, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, E-3, F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, PERM, I-140, and I-485 processes.
• Coordinate case strategy, documentation, and filings with external immigration counsel.
• Track case timelines, expirations, RFEs, approvals, and renewals to ensure uninterrupted work authorization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and candidates regarding immigration status, timelines, and next steps.

• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. immigration laws, DHS/USCIS regulations, DOL requirements, and internal company policies.
• Support and audit Form I-9 and E-Verify processes in partnership with HR and Compliance teams.
• Maintain accurate and confidential immigration records in accordance with data privacy and record retention requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership on immigration risk, policy updates, and workforce impact.

• Stakeholder & Employee Support
• Provide clear guidance to candidates, employees, recruiters, and hiring managers on immigration eligibility, sponsorship pathways, and timing considerations.
• Support relocation and onboarding processes for foreign national hires in partnership with TA, HR Operations, and Global Mobility resources.
• Respond to employee inquiries with empathy, accuracy, and professionalism.

• Process Improvement & Reporting
• Develop and maintain standardized immigration workflows, tracking tools, and documentation templates.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on immigration volume, case status, costs, and upcoming needs for HR and executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline…