Manager, Immigration

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Overview:                                                                             

NBCUniversal's Global Immigration team, based in London, New York, and Los Angeles, manages full lifecycle immigration requirements for NBCUniversal worldwide by addressing dynamic stakeholder needs and implementing best practices for optimal results.

In this role, you will be a key member of the team, responsible for, but not limited to:

• Overseeing foundational immigration compliance requirements to ensure processes and records meet jurisdictional standards
• Providing strategic immigration advice to support our businesses, productions, and events

Responsibilities:

• Manage I-9 inquiries and provide guidance to ensure compliant outcomes
• Review immigration and civil documentation for compliance purposes
• Maintain immigration compliance records and conduct regular audits
• Draft, review, and file visa applications with consulates
• Evaluate employee and candidate profiles to provide comprehensive assessments to stakeholders on visa options, sponsorship lifecycle requirements, and projected costs and timelines
• Instruct outside counsel as appropriate and engage in high-touch case management
• Maintain accurate records, and generate regular compliance and operational reports

Basic Requirements:

• 5 years of business immigration experience, including 2+ years managing immigration compliance requirements
• Defined approach to immigration case management
• Ability to explain complex legal principles simply
• Keen attention to detail and deadlines
• Proactive approach and capacity to act with initiative
• Fluent Spanish language skills strongly preferred

Additional Requirements:

This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 

Salary range: $80,000-$100,000 (bonus eligible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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