Immigration Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Figmates and stakeholders on immigration inquiries, visa assessments, case status, and strategy
• Manage a high-volume immigration case portfolio - including permanent residence processes (PERM, I-140, AOS, ILR) — across US, EMEA, JAPAC, and LATAM
• Coordinate with outside immigration counsel on case petition preparation, timelines, RFE responses, audits, and compliance matters
• Track and proactively manage work authorization expirations across the foreign national population, ensuring timely renewals and escalations
• Partner with People Partners and Talent Acquisition to assess immigration sponsorship feasibility for new hires and internal transfers

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing immigration for EMEA, APAC, and AMER at a global technology company or employment-based immigration law firm
• Deep subject-matter expertise in U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories (H-1B CAP & cap-exempt, L-1, O-1, TN, OPT, PERM, EB-1/EB-2, AOS, EADs)
• Experience managing multiple vendors and supporting complex immigration matters, including international relocations and/or assignments
• Experience with People Ops-related compliance projects, with interest in contributing beyond the immigration and global mobility functions
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into crisp written and verbal communication