Immigration Strategy & Filings Lead

Hudson River Trading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Immigration Specialist to join our Legal team, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes.

You will file employment-based petitions, strategize cases, advise internal stakeholders, and ensure immigration compliance across projects. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, pays close attention to detail, and contributes to a proactive, solutions-oriented immigration program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with corporate immigration procedures and filings (U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant).
• Experience handling full lifecycle of nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, L-1A/B, E-3, TN, J-1) and STEM OPT extensions.
• Knowledge of US visa processing requirements and related compliance.
• Experience with immigration management software such as LawLogix, Miratech, Docketwise or Envoy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review immigration documents to assess eligibility for various visa options.
• Prepare and file US employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions end-to-end.
• Monitor visa expiration dates and deadlines; conduct routine audits of employee status documents.
• Support compliance tasks, DS-160s, LCAs, and Public Access File requirements.
• Advise managers and employees on immigration procedures with clear timelines.

Skills

H-1B/L-1A experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Empathetic approach

Judicious problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LawLogix

Miratech

Docketwise

Envoy

Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Immigration Specialist to join our Legal team, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes.

You will file employment-based petitions, strategize cases, advise internal stakeholders, and ensure immigration compliance across projects. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, pays close attention to detail, and contributes to a proactive, solutions-oriented immigration program.