Immigration Intern

Job Description

Internship, Immigration Specialist (Fall 2026) | Tesla

The Tone:
This is an internship at Tesla, an organization that manages a substantial global workforce. The company relies on its immigration team to handle the complex sponsorship of US and global work visas, ensuring compliance with all immigration laws and regulations for its employees. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate employee immigration records and supporting the administrative functions vital to the team’s success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship, Immigration Specialist (Fall 2026)
• Type: Internship
• Location: In-person

• Team: Tesla Immigration team, responsible for managing US and global work visas for company employees.
• Mission: Support Tesla’s immigration program administratively to ensure accurate and current employee status records and efficient workflows.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Update: Maintain and accurately update employee records and reports within relevant systems.
• Respond: Manage and provide responses to general immigration inquiries under direct guidance.
• Coordinate: Coordinate the required regulatory notice of filing postings for NIV and green card cases.
• Identify: Help identify process inefficiencies and collaborate with the team to simplify and document workflows.
• Process: Process general invitation letters to support business travelers as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Political Science, International Relations, Human Resources, or Sociology.
• Experience: Student level with 1-2 years related employment immigration experience and/or training preferred.
• Skills: Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task effectively within strict timelines, and possess advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Bonus: Preferred understanding of U.S. immigration documents, including I-94 arrival/departure records, visa stamps, and USCIS approval notices.