# Immigration and Mobility Lead

**Company:** [Baseten](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/baseten)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $150k – $180k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** u.s. immigration, canadian business immigration, h-1b, o-1, j-1, tn, e-3, l-1, eb-2, eb-3, perm, eor, cross-border compliance, employment tax, global mobility
**Posted:** 2026-07-31

> Own end-to-end U.S. and global immigration, visa sponsorships, relocations, and international hiring strategy for a fast-growing AI infrastructure company. Requires 5+ years managing diverse visa types, deep regulatory knowledge, and strong advisory skills across compliance, tax, and expansion.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end immigration lifecycle, managing all U.S. visa processes (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, L-1, EB-2/3 PERM) from offer stage through renewals and permanent residency.
- Oversee and project manage visa sponsorships executed through Employer of Record (EOR) partners.
- Serve as Baseten’s internal immigration expert, partnering closely with external counsel and vendors where needed.
- Stay closely attuned to changes in the U.S. immigration landscape and translate them into clear, practical guidance for employees and leadership.
- Design a relocation experience that feels seamless and well-supported, helping employees and their families successfully land in San Francisco, New York, or other global locations.
- Advise on international hiring and employment arrangements, bringing strong knowledge of cross-border tax implications, compliance considerations, and global mobility tradeoffs.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and People to support international expansion and the establishment of future global hubs.
- Build thoughtful, scalable processes, documentation, and internal education that make immigration and mobility feel organized, transparent, and human.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience managing U.S. and Canadian business immigration across a wide range of visa types and permanent residency pathways.
- Proven ability to navigate complex, high-stakes immigration scenarios with exceptional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Deep, current knowledge of the evolving U.S. immigration landscape, with a proactive approach to monitoring and responding to policy changes.
- Strong experience advising on international employment arrangements, including cross-border compliance and employment tax considerations.
- Experience building and maintaining scalable internal documentation, knowledge bases, and audit-ready case tracking systems.
- Exceptional communicator (proactive, clear, and empathetic) who inspires confidence in employees and their families during high-uncertainty processes.
- Highly organized operator who can manage multiple concurrent cases with speed and precision without sacrificing quality.
- High-ownership, systems-oriented leader who can operate effectively in both structured environments and fast-scaling startups, balancing risk management with hiring velocity.

## Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents.
- Flexible PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!).
- Paid parental leave.
- Fertility and family-building stipend through Carrot.
- Company-facilitated 401(k).
- Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.

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