TikTok · 1 week ago
Immigration Partner - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $267K/yr
5+ years expTikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking an experienced Immigration Partner to support their workforce. This role focuses on U.S. immigration policy compliance, process optimization, and employee experience, acting as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for visa-holding employees.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the go-to SME for U.S. government immigration policies (H-1B, O-1, L-1, green card processes, etc.) and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory changes
Advise leadership on emerging immigration trends, risks, and strategic implications for TikTok’s workforce
Lead end-to-end integration of immigration processes into the TikTok framework, ensuring efficiency and alignment with internal standards. Continuously update processes to reflect new regulations and industry best practices
Collaborate with external vendors to outsource routine visa paperwork, while overseeing quality control and vendor performance
Engage with visa holding employee population to address concerns, provide clear guidance, and offer calm, articulate support during high-stakes processes. Develop and deliver employee education resources (workshops, FAQs, newsletters) to demystify immigration processes and policy changes
Partner with HRBPs, talent acquisition teams, legal counsel, and department leaders to resolve complex immigration issues and support hiring/retention goals. Manage critical immigration issues (e.g., visa denials, policy changes like travel bans) and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on employees and business operations
Coordinate with global teams to facilitate inbound international transfers and ensure compliance with cross-border rules
Monitor and report on immigration metrics (visa approval rates, processing times, regulatory violations) to internal stakeholders. Conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to federal/state laws and company internal policies
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience as an Immigration specialist either in-house or a business immigration law firm
Law background (paralegal certification or non-practicing bar admission preferred) with expertise in U.S. immigration
Proven track record as an SME on U.S. government immigration policies and compliance
Exceptional communication skills—able to explain complex processes calmly and clearly to diverse audiences
Experience supporting large teams (100+ employees) with immigration needs
Preferred
Experience working at large, matrixed, complex organizations
Familiarity with cross-border immigration processes (inbound/outbound transfers)
Data analytics skills to track and report on immigration metrics
Prior experience collaborating with external vendors and legal teams
Ability to work with precision, care and urgency while dealing with both routine and highly complex immigration cases
Benefits
Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
TikTok
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
10001+ employees
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