Immigration Legal Assistant (Contract)

Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:

 - We’ve funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech

 - We ranked #1 in the U.S. on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2020 and 2021

 - We are Forbes’ Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023

 - We are USA Today’s Best Mortgage Lenders of 2023, Best for FHA Loans

 - We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world

 - And we’re just getting started!

We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive. 

A Better Opportunity

The Immigration Legal Assistant (Contract) will provide specialized support for managing the company’s immigration and work authorization processes. This role will focus on ensuring timely and accurate visa applications, renewals, and compliance with immigration laws. The contractor will work closely with HR, external immigration attorneys, managers and employees to facilitate immigration-related matters and ensure a smooth and compliant onboarding process for international employees. This is a 6–12-month contract and part-time position. We are looking for someone to work 8-10 hours weekly during hours of 9am ET – 6pm ET. 

Responsibilities

• Support our outside counsel in all stages of the immigration process for new hires and existing employees, including work visas (H-1B, L-1, TN, etc.), Green Cards, and renewals.
• Track and monitor expiration dates for work authorizations and visas, ensuring timely renewals to prevent legal work interruptions.
• Serve as the point of contact for employees and managers on immigration matters, providing guidance and answering queries regarding their visa status and immigration processes.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all employee immigration files in our external counsel’s software, Envoy, ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws and internal policies.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in immigration regulations and advise the company on any necessary adjustments to processes and policies.
• Update old and create new immigration resources for publishing on our Confluence page, creating a self-service center for addressing basic employee questions and Visa/PERM green card processes.
• Liaise with external immigration attorneys and HR to manage employee recruitment and petitions, including H-1B sponsorships, PERM applications, and other related filings.
• Work with outside counsel to ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of immigration documents to relevant authorities.
• Provide ongoing support to employees throughout the immigration process, including explaining timelines, helping them gather necessary documentation, and addressing concerns related to immigration status.
• Assist with any audits or reviews related to immigration compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with U.S. immigration processes, including work visas and permanent residency applications.
• Proven experience in managing immigration cases and coordinating with external legal or immigration service providers.
• Clear and effective communication with employees and external stakeholders, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. immigration laws, visa categories (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, etc.), and work authorization requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Company Benefits 

Our total rewards package consists of base salary, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:

 - Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401k, and more.

 - Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals.

- Company paid for lunch when working in the office.

- Additional benefit perks & discounts.

Disclaimer

Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.