Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist (10-month contract)

Job Description

Charles River Associates is seeking an Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist for a 10-month contract. This role involves managing end-to-end immigration case management for U.S. and global employees. The specialist will ensure smooth and compliant processes across all stages of immigration and international mobility. This position can be located in Boston, Chicago, or New York, and reports to the Senior Manager, Global Immigration Counsel.Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world.Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end case management for U.S. immigration processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, and external immigration counsel.
• Maintain and update immigration records, track visa expirations, and ensure timely renewals.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition team to support foreign national candidates.
• Prepare and review support letters and travel-related documentation.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes with respect to immigration documentation and compliance.
• Oversee global mobility processes and support.
• Support global immigration needs across international offices.
• Manage data reporting and audits related to immigration and work authorization compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Legal Studies, International Relations, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant full-time work experience.
• 3-5+ years related work experience with corporate immigration, preferably in a multinational company or law firm.
• Strong understanding of US immigration processes, terminology, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing employment-based visa cases (OPT/STEM OPT, H-1B, PERM, green card, etc.).
• Familiarity with Canada and UK immigration systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong systems knowledge including HRIS, case management systems, and/or immigration case tracking tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, flexible, innovative and an entrepreneurial thinker.
• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Role Offers:

• Robust skills development programs.
• Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package.
• Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
• Work location flexibility.