Immigration & Mobility Specialist

Manage global immigration and employee mobility programs that support the organization's international talent strategy. Coordinate work visa applications (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN), manage permanent residence (green card) sponsorship processes, and advise employees and managers on immigration options and timelines. Partner with immigration attorneys, global mobility vendors, and HR business partners to ensure compliant and efficient cross-border talent movement.

Median salary: $95,000. Projected growth to 2033: 8% (faster than average) - driven by global talent competition and visa demand. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $95,000
Entry-level: $60,000 - $78,000
Senior: $140,000+
Growth by 2033: 8% (faster than average) - driven by global talent competition and visa demand
Demand: Growing
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 50% Team / 50% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Hard
Typical student debt: $25,000 - $50,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

US Immigration Law (H-1B / L-1 / O-1 / TN / EB-1/2/3)
PERM Labor Certification Process
I-9 & E-Verify Compliance
Global Mobility Tax & Compensation Coordination
Relocation Program Management
Immigration Case Management Software

Soft skills

Regulatory Knowledge
Attention to Detail
Written Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Discretion

Technical complexity: High

Typical career path

Immigration Coordinator
Immigration Specialist
Senior Immigration Specialist
Immigration Manager
Director of Global Mobility