Immigration Program Manager

Figma; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 109,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Figma is seeking an Immigration Program Manager to support visa-sponsored Figmates, manage immigration cases and compliance, and coordinate international relocations.

You’ll partner with immigration counsel and teams across People, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and Payroll to improve processes, reporting, budgeting, vendor management, and program administration. This is a full-time role that can be held from a US hub or remotely in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing immigration for global teams.
• Deep expertise in U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories.
• Experience coordinating with external immigration counsel.
• Experience with relocations and mobility programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Figmates on immigration inquiries and case status.
• Manage a high-volume immigration portfolio across US, EMEA, JAPAC, LATAM.
• Coordinate with external counsel on petition prep, timelines, audits, and compliance.
• Track work authorization expirations and ensure timely renewals.
• Assess sponsorship feasibility for new hires and internal transfers.
• Develop immigration resources, FAQs, and training for stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and manage internal reporting and dashboards.
• Coordinate international relocations and participate in mobility initiatives.

Skills

Immigration management

Policy compliance

Vendor management

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!

We are looking for an Immigration Program Manager to support Figma's growing Immigration and Global Mobility programs.

In this role you will serve as a primary point of contact for visa-sponsored Figmates, managing immigration cases and compliance while providing a high-touch employee experience. You'll also support international relocations and broader global mobility programs and get exposure to M&A and international expansion.

You’ll partner closely with immigration counsel and teams across People, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and Payroll to improve our processes, resources, reporting, budgeting, vendor management, and program administration.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

• Serve as primary contact for Figmates and stakeholders on immigration inquiries, visa assessments, case status, and strategy
• Manage a high-volume immigration case portfolio - including permanent residence processes (PERM, I-140, AOS, ILR) — across US, EMEA, JAPAC, and LATAM
• Coordinate with outside immigration counsel on case petition preparation, timelines, RFE responses, audits, and compliance matters
• Track and proactively manage work authorization expirations across the foreign national population, ensuring timely renewals and escalations
• Partner with People Partners and Talent Acquisition to assess immigration sponsorship feasibility for new hires and internal transfers
• Develop and maintain Figmate-facing immigration resources, FAQs, playbooks, and compliance documentation (PAF, etc.), and design training for key stakeholders and Figmates globally
• Monitor regulatory changes and manage internal reporting, trackers, dashboards, and I-9 compliance efforts, serving as internal POC for I-9 escalations
• Coordinate international relocations and participate in global mobility, People M&A, and international expansion initiatives

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 5+ years of experience managing immigration for EMEA, APAC, and AMER at a global technology company or employment-based immigration law firm
• Deep subject‑matter expertise in U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories (H-1B CAP & cap‑exempt, L‑1, O‑1, TN, OPT, PERM, EB‑1/EB‑2, AOS, EADs)
• Experience managing multiple vendors and supporting complex immigration matters, including international relocations and/or assignments
• Experience with People Ops‑related compliance projects, with interest in contributing beyond the immigration and global mobility functions
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into crisp written and verbal communication

While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:

• Experience supporting immigration needs related to M&A activity
• Strong expertise in Singapore immigration and the COMPASS framework
• Working knowledge of international assignment management, including assignment design, cost projections, tax equalization, and assignee lifecycle support
• Familiarity with cross‑border tax concepts - including hypo tax, shadow payroll, and equity income sourcing for mobile employees and expatriates — and equity income sourcing mechanics for RSUs and stock options
• Experience managing business traveler compliance programs, including short‑term assignment tracking and permanent establishment risk identification

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non‑sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$127,000 — $269,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail]. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.

Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:

• Holding interviews in an accessible location
• Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
• Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
• Changing the mode or format of interviews

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

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