AMR Immigration Leader

About the position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We have an outstanding opportunity for an expert HR professional to lead immigration for the Americas. In this role, you will manage a team to advise, guide, and support immigration strategies while ensuring compliance. You will play a key role in supporting both new and existing foreign national talent, primarily across the Americas. As the Apple's Immigration Leader for our AMR Region, you will drive our immigration strategy across the Americas, ensuring flawless mobility and compliance for employees navigating the work authorization processes. This role requires outstanding expertise in U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Colombia (et al.) immigration frameworks, partnership with cross-functional teams, and proactive risk management in evolving immigration landscapes. You will work closely with Apple's People teams, Legal team, Recruiting team, and business leaders to ensure a scalable and compliant immigration program that supports our company's goals, employee experience, and business expansion across the region.

Responsibilities
? Ability to exchange information and present ideas, report facts and other information in a strategic, clear and concise manner.
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? Oversight of the day to day relationships and operations of vendors and partners to ensure delivery service to Apple's exacting standards.
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? Understanding various business line nuances in order to partner with stakeholders across Apple's People team, Recruiting team, and business units.
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? Develop, scope, lead and drive various projects as needed including new country expansion initiatives.
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? Develop and cultivate professional, consultative relationships across all levels and functions internal and external to Apple.
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? Able to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and provide flexible solutions to sophisticated and multifaceted problems.

Requirements
? 12+ years of experience in corporate immigration and talent mobility.
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? Deep expertise in U.S. work visa programs (H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, Green Card processes, etc.) and knowledge of Americas (Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil etc.) immigration policies.
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? Strong understanding of labor market testing, PERM processing, and employer compliance obligations.
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? Experience leading external counsel and immigration vendors across various countries.
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? Excellent communication and stakeholder leadership skills.
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? Consistent record in crafting scalable immigration policies and processes.
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? Bachelor's degree required.

Nice-to-haves
? Knowledge of mobility taxation, remote work compliance, and cross-border employment considerations.
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? Familiarity with global mobility programs, relocation policies, and expatriate management.
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? JD, Master's, or equivalent preferred.

Benefits
? Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
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? Retirement benefits.
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? A range of discounted products and free services.
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? Reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition.
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? Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
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? Relocation assistance.
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? Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.