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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
At Mass General Brigham, our global workforce helps drive innovation, research, education, and exceptional patient care. The Office for Global Professionals and Scholars supports nearly 3,000 international employees, scholars, and students representing 87 countries across our system. We are seeking an experienced, collaborative Senior Immigration Advisor to guide and support this important work.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to hospital leadership, HR teams, international faculty, staff, and scholars on complex immigration and visa-related matters. You will manage a diverse caseload, prepare employment-based visa petitions, ensure institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations, and help create a positive experience for international employees and scholars navigating the U.S. immigration process.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining regulatory expertise, relationship management, and problem-solving in a mission-driven healthcare environment.
What You’ll Do
• Advise employees, scholars, managers, and HR partners on non-immigrant visa options, sponsorship processes, travel/reentry requirements, maintenance of status, and related immigration matters
• Prepare and manage employment-based visa petitions, including initial filings, transfers, and extensions, using electronic filing systems
• Maintain expertise in immigration regulations related to J, F, H, O, TN, E, and B visa classifications, as well as permanent residency processes
• Monitor and interpret changing immigration regulations, agency guidance, and presidential proclamations to assess organizational impact
• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and support institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations
• Partner closely with HR and operational leadership to address complex immigration-related questions and workforce planning needs
• Lead orientation sessions and educational presentations for newly arrived international staff and scholars
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience
• Assist in training and mentoring newer team members on immigration processes and best practices
• Represent Mass General Brigham at immigration-related professional forums and industry events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience advising on employment-based immigration and visa regulations
- Strong working knowledge of USCIS, Department of Labor (DOL), Department of State (DOS), and SEVIS requirements
- U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status required for ARO certification under federal regulations
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and effectively
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of attention to detail, sound judgment, and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and departments
Why Join Mass General Brigham
At Mass General Brigham, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization committed to advancing patient care, research, education, and innovation. Your work will directly support the international talent and scholars who help shape the future of healthcare across our system.
Benefits
Mass General Brigham offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Flexible work arrangements where applicable
- Employee wellness and mental health resources
- Childcare, family, and caregiving support programs
- Commuter benefits and employee discounts
- Opportunities for career growth across one of the nation’s leading integrated healthcare systems
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual
Grade
7
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
