Global Mobility & Immigration Partner - US Immigration

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

The Global Mobility & Immigration (GM&I) team enables hiring, moving, and retention of talent. As a GM&I Partner - US Immigration, you will act as the primary point of contact, managing information flow among stakeholders in active and potential immigration cases. This role focuses on US Immigration, overseeing the entire lifecycle from assessment to permanent residency, including essential compliance tasks. You will work closely with new hires, employees, recruiters, hiring managers, HRBPs, designated immigration counsel, and the internal employment law team while also maintaining postings, immigration resources and compiling metrics/data as needed.

You Will

• Manage US immigration caseload for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas such as H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, TN, O-1, E3, F-1, and various types of U.S. permanent residency.
• Manage immigration assessment process for US candidates  serving as the primary contact for recruiters and hiring managers exploring sponsorship viability with immigration counsel.
• Liaison with immigration counsel to review and approve all immigration application submissions.
• Advise the business on immigration impacts throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, transfers, promotions, job changes, and terminations.
• Coordinate with business systems and talent operations to maintain Workday data integrity.
• Escalate immigration issues to Lead, providing recommended solutions.
• Manage internal governance processes such as H-1B cap season, PERM program management, and F-1 OPT support..
• Compile program metrics to track and analyze immigration trends and program impact.
• Contribute to the team’s broader objectives, assisting with relocation services, international assignments, employee-driven transfers, and additional projects as needed.

You Have

• 2-3 years in a corporate immigration/mobility role.
• Strong expertise in US immigration required.
• A customer-service orientation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage tight deadlines and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong research and analytic skills to evaluate information and understand business impact.

Technologies We Use and Teach

• Familiarity with Workday, Google Suite/MS Office, Slack, and Equus Software a plus