Immigration Internship
What to Expect
Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around May or June 2023 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e., through August). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. Please consider before applying.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
About the Team
Tesla Immigration is responsible for managing the sponsorship of US and global work visas for company employees in compliance with immigration laws and regulations. The team is also available to support the business to secure documents necessary for international business travel.
The Role
The Immigration Intern will support Tesla’s immigration team with the administrative aspects of the immigration program. This role performs system updates with accuracy and ensures status records are current for Tesla employees.
What You’ll Do
- Save documents for record retention
- Update applicable employee records and reports in the appropriate systems
- Update status and related document information for open cases
- Assist with reporting
- Distribute document copies to employees as needed and help manage general correspondence
- Under direction request payments for processing and track status accordingly
- Represent the Tesla immigration program in a professional manner by building rapport and trust with Tesla employees in the immigration process
- Coordinate regulatory notice of filing postings for NIV and PERM cases
- Process general invitation letters supporting business travelers
- Take on other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
- Evidence of exceptional ability
- Must have excellent problem solving, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Must be reliable, team-oriented, and have a positive, can-do attitude
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment within strict timelines
- Must be extremely detail oriented
- Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills
- 1- 2 years of related employment immigration experience and/or training preferred
- Understanding of U.S. immigration status documents, including I-94 arrival/departure records, visa stamps, and USCIS approval notices preferred
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program