Immigration Analyst, Senior

Company:Qualcomm IncorporatedJob Area:Human Resources Group, Human Resources Group > MobilityGeneral Summary:The Global Mobility team at Qualcomm is growing. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Immigration Analyst to help scale and strengthen Qualcomm’s immigration program in an increasingly complex and highly scrutinized regulatory environment.In this role, you will serve as a trusted immigration subject matter expert (SME), responsible for supporting employees and business stakeholders through end‑to‑end immigration processes while ensuring strict compliance with evolving U.S. and global immigration requirements. This role will play a critical part in managing risk, maintaining audit readiness, and delivering a consistent, high‑quality employee experience.This position reports to the Director, Mobility and partners closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, Legal, outside immigration counsel, and business leaders to deliver a compliant, scalable, and competitive immigration program.This role can be based in our San Diego, CA - Santa Clara, CA - Austin, TX offices and must comply with our full-time onsite work policy.**This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.**Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, International Relations, or related work experience.ORAssociate's degree and 5+ years of Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, International Relations, or related work experience.ORHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, International Relations, or related work experience.Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide guidance across the full spectrum of U.S. immigration matters, including nonimmigration (H-1B, L-1, TN) and immigrant (PERM, NIW, EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3) pathways balancing compliance, business needs and employee experience.Serve as primary inhouse owner for J1 visa processing, including program oversight, documentation, timelines, and coordination with sponsors.Provide ongoing support for F‑1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions, including eligibility guidance, documentation review, employer compliance obligations, and tracking critical deadlines.Track, analyze, and report on immigration program data, including employee population metrics, case volumes, timelines, expirations, and risk indicators, and develop reports and dashboards to support stakeholder discussions, workforce planning, and leadership decision making.Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of U.S. immigration regulations, agency guidance, and enforcement trends, and apply this knowledge to real‑time case scenarios.Challenge established norms and proactively introduce innovative approaches to improve immigration strategy, processes, and stakeholder experience in a highly regulated environment.Support audit readiness activities, including public access files, government inspections, internal audits, and data integrity reviews.Act as an authorized company representative in reviewing and signing immigration‑related documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy.Build strong partnerships with recruiters, hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, HR, and Legal by providing clear guidance on immigration policies, hiring considerations, and case strategy.Provide clear, consistent immigration consultation across global stakeholders, balancing employee experience with compliance obligations.Define, document, and continuously improve immigration workflows and standard operating procedures to support scalability and consistency.Develop and deliver training sessions and guidance materials for recruiters, managers, and HR partners on:Immigration process updatesPolicy changesRisk considerations in the current regulatory climateContribute to program enhancements that improve transparency, predictability, and employee experience while meeting heightened compliance expectations.QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related fieldORAssociate’s degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of relevant experienceORHigh school diploma (or equivalent) and 7+ years of relevant experiencePreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or a related field5+ years of experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, Total Rewards, or Human ResourcesQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :$89,900.00 - $134,900.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers . #J-18808-Ljbffr Nutanix