Business Immigration Associate

Summary

Join Open Philanthropy's Immigration & Global Workforce team as a Business Immigration and Global Employment Specialist. You will support employment-based green cards, other long-term U.S. immigration processes, and global employment logistics for international staff. Responsibilities include coordinating with counsel, employees, and managers; contributing to long-term immigration strategy; providing nonimmigrant visa support; collaborating on documentation improvements; managing global employment logistics through an Employer of Record (EOR); supporting process improvements related to EOR hiring and management; and contributing to internal planning and decision-making around international employment policies. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with PERM-based green card cases and international employment logistics. Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail are crucial. Open Philanthropy offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent health insurance, paid time off, family leave, and support for remote work.

Requirements

• Are a seasoned immigration or global employment professional. You have at least 3 years of relevant experience working on PERM-based green card cases (recruitment, I-140s, adjustment of status), and ideally international employment logistics (onboarding, contracts, benefits, or payroll coordination through an EOR)
• Work in a way that reflects our operating values of ownership, openness, calibration, and inclusiveness
• Communicate clearly and thoughtfully. You’ll need to manage a high volume of email, explain nuanced issues to employees and managers, and serve as a liaison with outside counsel or vendors
• Are organized and detail-oriented. The day-to-day work involves time-sensitive processes and high-stakes decisions. We need someone who can track next steps across many cases without letting things fall through the cracks
• Are reliable, responsive, and calm under pressure. Employees and managers rely on this team for timely guidance, so it’s important to manage competing priorities and respond with care and clarity

Responsibilities

• Own and support employment-based green card and other long-term U.S. immigration processes. This includes coordinating with outside counsel, employees, and managers; outlining relevant case factors; initiating and tracking cases; and ensuring timely, smooth progression
• Contribute to long-term immigration strategy and planning. This includes monitoring case timelines, identifying upcoming sponsorship needs, and supporting clear, proactive communication with employees and managers
• Provide support for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) matters as needed. This includes case preparation, coordination with external counsel, and guidance for employees and hiring managers
• Collaborate on improvements to immigration documentation, policies, and guidance, with a focus on clarity, consistency, and accessibility for employees and managers
• Help manage global employment logistics for international staff employed through an EOR. This includes drafting and managing employment contracts, responding to employee questions, and ensuring a positive onboarding and ongoing experience
• Support process improvements related to EOR hiring and management. This includes updating documentation, streamlining onboarding workflows, and helping ensure consistent and compliant practices across countries
• Contribute to internal planning and decision-making around international employment policies such as benefits, paid time off, payroll, or other elements of the employee experience — especially in regions with significant team presence
• Partner with other People Operations staff to ensure smooth transitions between recruitment and onboarding for staff employed through an EOR
• Identify and contribute to process improvements across immigration and EOR systems, including opportunities to clarify decision-making processes or improve documentation and tooling
• Pitch in on special projects or team-wide priorities. We’re always looking for ways to improve our systems and practices to better support Open Philanthropy’s mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.K.-based people is a plus, given the number of team members located there
• Are familiar with or interested in Open Phil’s mission. Familiarity with our causes and fields in which relevant work is done — such as global health policy, biosecurity, and reducing risks from advanced AI — is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance (we cover 100% of premiums within the U.S. for you and any eligible dependents) and an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement for certain other personal health expenses
• Dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your family
• Four weeks of PTO recommended per year
• Four months of fully paid family leave
• A generous and flexible expense policy — we encourage staff to expense the ergonomic equipment, software, and other services that they need to stay healthy and productive
• A continual learning policy that encourages staff to spend time on professional development with related expenses covered
• Support for remote work — we’ll cover a remote workspace outside your home if you need one, or connect you with an Open Phil coworking hub in your city