Senior Global Immigration Specialist

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Global Immigration Specialist to manage athlete immigration for US and international events. You will maintain file databases, prepare visa documents, and schedule consulate interviews while coordinating with Legal and Compliance teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of immigration/paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-profile sports environment. Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of immigration/paralegal experience, with preference for athletes and talent (O-1, P-1, PERM, H-1B, I-140, I-485).
• Customer-service driven and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage athlete immigration and visa processes for US and international events.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic immigration files per guidelines.
• Prepare and submit immigration documents; track petition status.
• Schedule consulate interviews and gather required documents.
• Provide updates to stakeholders and ensure data accuracy in databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Bilingual/multilingual

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You’ll Do

This position manages the athlete immigration process for assigned US and International events. The Global Immigration Specialist is additionally responsible for maintaining and updating both hard copy and electronic immigration files for all athletes as per established guidelines. Reviews upcoming fight cards to determine immigration and Visa needs for athletes, staff and contractors. Performs research as necessary to determine country-specific Visa requirements. Collects all relevant information needed for Visa process, including but not limited to completed immigration questionnaire, passport copy, digital passport photo and copies of promotional agreements and relevant documents from the Legal department. Prepares all relevant immigration documents and submits to the appropriate agency, tracking progress of the petition filing process through the online system, and confirming receipt of original petition approval notice. Schedules consulate interviews for US events and ensures all documents are received by the athlete prior to the interviews . Collects, organizes and prepares Visa applications for assigned international events. Follows up with athlete/manager after consulate interview for outcome and confirms return of passports. Provides internal updates on the status of Visa processing. Keeps all relevant stakeholders informed of any delays in the Visa process. Reports any concerns regarding the Visa process to the Director, Global Compliance immediately. Ensures all applicable databases are up-to-date and complete and accurate for all contracted athletes. Updates and maintains all hard copy immigration files per established guidelines. Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

You Have These

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or similar background, with preference given to experience with athletes and talent, O-1, P-1, PERM, H-1B, I-140, I-485, TN, L-1.
• Customer-service driven.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with individuals in all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and handle various competing activities and interests simultaneously.
• Ability to use critical thinking in order to anticipate issues and problem solve.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high stress environment, with tight deadlines and.
• Ability to speak, write and read a second language is a plus.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel, basic level skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn other basic computer programs.

TKO EEO Statement

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.

About TKO

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

About WWE

WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

About UFC

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About IMG

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

About PBR

PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR.

About On Location

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

About Zuffa Boxing

Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. ("TKO") (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day‑to‑day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem. For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X; and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.