Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist (10-month contract)

Charles River Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates seeks an Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist for a 10-month contract to manage immigration processes for employees. The role requires strong organizational skills and experience in corporate immigration, ensuring compliance and supporting global mobility. This position is available in Boston, Chicago, or New York.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programming

In-house immigration support

Skills development programs

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years related work experience with corporate immigration.
• Strong understanding of US immigration processes.
• Experience managing employment-based visa cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end immigration case management for U.S. and global employees.
• Serve as primary contact for visa status and documentation.
• Oversee global mobility processes and support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Legal Studies, International Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Job description

Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist (10-month contract)

Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY

About Charles River Associates

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. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

The Human Capital team comprises about 25 professionals committed to attracting, developing, and retaining excellent colleagues across the firm. Our culture embraces a growth mindset: inspiring excellence and bringing expertise and innovation to the role every day. We seek a highly organized and experienced Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist to provide temporary coverage during a MLOA (July 2025 - April 2026). In this role, you will lead end-to-end immigration case management for our U.S. and global employees, ensuring 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. Typical responsibilities include:

• Execute end-to-end case management for U.S. immigration processes including F-1 work authorization (OPT/STEM OPT), H-1B lottery, TN, O-1, L-1, PERM, and green cards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, and external immigration counsel regarding visa status, timelines, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain and update immigration records, track visa expirations, and ensure timely renewals.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition team to support foreign national candidates through the hiring process.
• Prepare and review support letters and travel-related documentation as needed.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes with respect to immigration documentation and compliance.
• Oversee global mobility processes and support, including short-term assignments, long-term transfers, and permanent international relocations.
• Support global immigration needs across international offices, coordinating with regional counsel and HR partners.
• Manage data reporting and audits related to immigration and work authorization compliance (e.g., I-9).

Desired Qualifications

• 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, attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to design effective communications that engage a diverse audience;
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, flexible, innovative and an entrepreneurial thinker;
• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current contact information (personal email and telephone number);

Learning and Benefits

• CRA’s robust skills development programs , including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programs, encouraging you to thrive as an individual and team member. Training consists of technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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