Global Mobility Specialist

Summary

Join Affirm as an Immigration Specialist and become the key point of contact for all employee immigration matters. You will lead the entire immigration lifecycle, from initial assessment to permanent residency, ensuring compliance. This role involves collaborating with employees, recruiters, managers, and legal teams. You will manage a high volume of immigration petitions, train internal teams, and stay updated on regulatory changes. The position is remote within the US and reports to the Global Immigration Manager. Affirm offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health benefits, stipends, and equity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of US immigration experience with in-depth knowledge of immigration requirements, practices and and processes is a must (H-1B, PERM, L-1, E-3 etc)
• Understanding of global immigration practices and/or a strong desire to learn new processes (Canada, EMEA would be beneficial)
• Strong written and oral communication skills in handling employee questions and time sensitive matters
• Advocate for a remarkable candidate and employee experience by partnering with our external immigration counsel and internal employment counsel
• Adept ability to research, assess facts, determine their impact

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of immigration programs and assist employees with immigration procedures
• Maintain the relationship with our outside immigration firm
• Monitor status of a high volume of active and pending immigration petitions, handle case initiation process and fact gathering, and ensure we maintain compliance with all record-keeping requirements
• Facilitate completion of immigration case submissions by acquiring signatures, information and any required documents
• Train recruiters and hiring managers on available work authorization types and sponsorship timelines
• Proactively review and report on immigration regulation updates as they relate to our employees and programs
• Prepare immigration-related correspondence (employment confirmation letters, travel packets etc) as needed
• Contribute to the development and roll out of Global Immigration projects
• Providing continuous enhancements across the immigration program and being a thought-partner for future-planning initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Enjoy creating and documenting processes and maybe even flow charts!

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Equity rewards
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
• Remote work